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.

Students will engage in structured learning prior to attending an intensive study week at the University's campus. The study week will, through discussion, debate and application, explore the learning students engaged in prior to attending the University. Following the study week and prior to completing assessment students will engage with guided learning which will consolidate all new knowledge and understanding.

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. (Collaboration, Communication, Learning, Reflection)