Module Descriptors
AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CMDA)
HRMG40051
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jennifer Gale
Email: J.Gale@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework - 1500 word work based assignment weighted at 100%
Module Details
Indicative Content
A modern organisation is built upon its people. In this module you will learn about the policy, process and strategic background to the way in which an organisation interacts with its employees.
Topics covered may include:
The role of effective people management in organizations
Resourcing the organization to achieve a talented workforce.
Developing the workforce to achieve high potential
Managing employee performance through effective performance strategies
Recognising and Rewarding employee contribution
Ensuring employee engagement and commitment
Dealing with conflict and differences in the workplace
Topics covered may include:
The role of effective people management in organizations
Resourcing the organization to achieve a talented workforce.
Developing the workforce to achieve high potential
Managing employee performance through effective performance strategies
Recognising and Rewarding employee contribution
Ensuring employee engagement and commitment
Dealing with conflict and differences in the workplace
Assessment Details
An individual 1500 word work based assignment, (100%, Learning Outcomes 1-4)
Texts
Foot, M. and Hook C (2011) Introducing HRM 6th Edition. Financial Times
Stredwick, J. (2013) An Introduction to HRM. Routledge
Stredwick, J. (2013) An Introduction to HRM. Routledge
Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities Module website
Chartered Institute websites
ACAS Website
Chartered Institute websites
ACAS Website
Learning Outcomes
1. UNDERSTAND HOW HR ACTIVITIES SUPPORT AN ORGANISATION.
Knowledge and Understanding
2. BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION METHODS, INTERVIEWING PROCESSES AND EFFECTIVE INDUCTION, AND LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
3. UNDERSTAND PERFORMANCE, MOTIVATION AND REWARD MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE, AND LINK TO ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS, WHILE APPRECIATING A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE FACTORS THAT CAN INFLUENCE AND AFFECT DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE. Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding
2. BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION METHODS, INTERVIEWING PROCESSES AND EFFECTIVE INDUCTION, AND LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
3. UNDERSTAND PERFORMANCE, MOTIVATION AND REWARD MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE, AND LINK TO ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS, WHILE APPRECIATING A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE FACTORS THAT CAN INFLUENCE AND AFFECT DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE. Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
Analysis
Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.