The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). Of this there will be 24 hours of tutor support, and 126 hours of self-directed study. Learning support material will be provided for the module. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills as the module progresses.

The module will draw upon all of the following:
- Tutor-led sessions
- Group discussions
- Case study analysis
- Directed reading

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
On-line databases
The module website

A work based assignment, exploring the human resource processes in the students own organisation (1200 words) (80%) (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2)
A Reflective Journal, relating learning and the development of skills (20%) (Learning Outcomes 3)

Foot, M. and Hook, C. (2002) Introducing Human Resource Management, Third Edition Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Rollinson, D. (2005) Organisational Behaviour and Analysis: An Integrated Approach 3rd Edition FT/Prentice Hall.

This module provides an introduction to human resource management an will examine the following:

- Perception, Communication
- Personality
- Recruitment and selection
- The Employment Relationship
- Learning and development
- Motivation
- Performance and reward
- Groups and Teams
- Leadership
- The impact and management of stress