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The role and purpose of HRM in the workplace.
The co-ordination of effective people management.
Business issues and the context of HR.
Developing professional HR practice.
Understanding the contribution of HR information systems.
Developing the knowledge and skills for effective HR management.

1. Truss, C., Mankin, D. and Kelliher, C. (2012) Strategic Human Resource Management, Oxford: Oxford University Press
2. Farnham, D. (2014) Human Resource Management in Context: Strategy, Insights and Solutions, Fourth Edition, London: CIPD
3. Kew, J. and Stredwick, J. (2013) Human Resource Management in a Business Context, Second Edition, London: CIPD
4. Boxall, P. and Purcell, J. (2011) Strategy and Human Resource Management, Third Edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Completion of a 3000 word written assignment that addresses the learning outcomes. Students will be expected to adopt a critical approach.

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.

This module will cover the following:
-The role and purpose of HRM in the workplace.
-The co-ordination of effective people management.
-Business issues and the context of HR.
-Developing professional HR practice.
-Understanding the contribution of HR information systems.
-Developing the knowledge and skills for effective HR management.