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2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5240M Human Resource Management: An International Perspective
15 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Hyunyoung Jo
Email: H.Jo@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
This module is mutually exclusive with
LUBS5330M | Human Resource Management |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the main principles and developments in human resource management in the international context, specifically exploring the development of HRM, the introduction of strategy into the nexus of HRM, HRM in a global context, and the consequences of this for employers and employees in international organisations.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Describe and explain the context and core components of HRM and their relationship and application in the international environment
- Explain the development of HRM in a global context, and the past, present and future of work
- Identify the diverse range of issues that emerge within HRM, and the varied patterns of people management that currently exist
- Analyse Strategically developments and practices in international organisations and the practical significance of these for employers and employees
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Engage critically with strategic concepts
Syllabus
Indicative content
1. What is HRM?
2. International HRM (IHRM)
3. Strategic (I)HRM
4. Managing Diversity
5. International HRM and Employment Relations
6. Recruitment and Selection
7. Training and Development
8. Pay and Reward Systems (Compensation)
9. Performance Management and Appraisal
10. The Management of Restructuring
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
- 20 hours seminar preparation- 20 hours prepearation for lectures
- 30 hours further reading
- 50 hours preparation for assessment.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Class feedback will be given on work allocated for each seminar.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | 3,000 words | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 3,000 words coursework
Reading list
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