1. A work-place or case study based assignment (if more appropriate).
Words should not exceed 2,500, excluding references and appendices. (LO 1-3)
(weighting 70%)
2. An assignment (reflection on skills development) - 1,000 word reflection on the contribution to the group experience and their personal experiences of the skills and attribute development element of the programme.
(LO 4). (30% weighting).

This module combines the behavioural aspects of Human Capital Management with the essentials of leadership in practice, including effective people management processes and techniques. Students will develop and reflect on a range of management and interpersonal skills. Topics that may be developed include the behavioural dimension of people management, the HRM function, the linkage between HRM strategies and business strategy, people resourcing and development and performance and reward. It will also consider the forces shaping HRM at work, including the international landscape, ethics and sustainability.

Module learning hours are broken down into 24hrs of ‘scheduled learning and teaching activities’ comprising predominantly lectures/seminars/tutorials, which take place during study days arranged at the start and periodically through the module, but may include some on-line activities. This is supported by 72hrs of ‘guided independent study’, comprising pre-reading ahead of study days, formative tasks submitted on-line, for review and feedback from the tutor and the student cohort, supplemented by additional directed reading, self-help tests and completion of assessment tasks/revision.

For the remainder of the learning hours students are expected to regularly engage with the learning material on Blackboard, by working through the material to reinforce the learning. Students will have additional support from the Module Tutor via email and/or phone.

Tutor-directed learning strategies will involve the students in lectures, group discussions and activities involving data analysis and synthesis and case studies. The behavioural aspects of teamwork team leadership and communication skills will be developed through practical application.

The module also provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to use and apply a range of management skills and attributes, including communication and presentation skills, leadership and interpersonal skills in dynamic group situations. The development of these transferable skills is designed to enhance their employability and career progression.

Business Library
Internet
E.mail

Farnham, D. (2010) 'Human Resource Management in Context'. 3rd Edition. London: CIPD.
Henderson, I. (2011) 'Human Resource Management for MBA Students'. 2nd Edition. London: CIPD
Mullins, L (2010) 'Management and Organisational Behaviour'. 9th Edition. Harlow: Pearson.
Watson, G. And Reissner, S. C. (2010) 'Developing Skills for Business Leadership'. London: CIPD.

1. EVALUATE CRITICALLY THE INTEGRATION OF HRM INTO THE BUSINESS STRATEGY, LEADING TO EFFECTIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES IN THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE TALENTED WORKFORCE. (Knowledge & Understanding)
2. PROPOSE AND JUSTIFY A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING, IMPROVING AND REWARDING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTION. (Analysis, Knowledge & Understanding)
3. ANALYSE AND EVALUATE THE IMPLICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE RELATIONS. (Analysis, Knowledge & Understanding)
4. DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO TEAM WORKING, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS. DEVELOP SOPHISTICATED REFLECTIVE AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS. (Communication, Learning, Reflection)