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2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5393M Managing Performance and Developing Careers

15 creditsClass Size: 70

Module manager: Rebecca Pieniazek
Email: R.Pieniazek@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Module replaces

LUBS 5382M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

The module aims to introduce, evaluate and integrate the conceptual, empirical and practice-based knowledge bases of performance management and career development, highlighting the relevance of core psychological theories and concepts. The goal of module activities is to explore how the contexts and constraints of contemporary organizations create tensions and challenges that shape the practical application of knowledge in these areas and how these may be effectively navigated.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Explain and critically evaluate the quality and practical relevance of conceptual, empirical and practice-based literatures in the areas of performance management and career development
2. Identify and critically evaluate the impacts of organizational contexts and practical constraints on the way performance management and career development are enacted in practice
3. Diagnose needs and problems related to performance management and career development systems and processes in specific contexts and generate new or revised approaches

Skills outcomes
1. Select and apply relevant core psychological theories and concepts in specific applied domains
2. Make connections between psychological knowledge domains based on practical impact


Syllabus

Indicative content for the study of performance management and development includes: approaches to performance management (or development); different ways of defining performance at both the organisational and individual levels; how to measure performance and collect data on it (i.e., evaluate performance); how to best evaluate performance and feed it back to employees to ensure a motivating approach.

Indicative content for the study of career management and development includes: how careers can mean different things to different people, career decisions, factors which influence career development, ways individuals can help themselves in developing their careers, and the role organisations play in developing employees’ careers.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
On-line Learning111.5016.50
Seminar111.5016.50
Private study hours122.50
Total Contact hours33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)155.50

Private study

This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Assignment1500 words50.00
Assignment1500 words50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

The resit for this module will be 100% by 3000 word coursework

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 20/10/2020 12:48:00

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