Module Descriptors
LEADING, MANAGING AND DEVELOPING PEOPLE
ORGB70198
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Judith Rimmer
Email: J.R.Rimmer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - PARTIALLY SEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module covers a range of topics, namely:
Contemporary developments in HRM and HRD practice (Models and Frameworks of HRM and HRD)
The Individual at work (Theories relating to Motivation, Commitment and Engagement at work)
Groups, teams and Leadership (Theories of Leadership and Management styles)
Organisational Management (Change Management)
Contemporary developments in HRM and HRD practice (Models and Frameworks of HRM and HRD)
The Individual at work (Theories relating to Motivation, Commitment and Engagement at work)
Groups, teams and Leadership (Theories of Leadership and Management styles)
Organisational Management (Change Management)
Module Learning Strategies
Tutor lead learning support by recommended texts and articles. Student-centred learning will include case studies supported by background reading. Small group activity through which to practise application and develop wider discussion of issues and draw on student experience. Independent consolidation of understanding. Students will be expected to obtain supplementary information from a range of paper and electronic sources and key readings will be provided.
This module may be offered in block delivery, with concentrated learning sessions facilitated by an appropriate tutor. The use of action learning sets will be a major tool in enhancing the experience. Outside of this, time material will be available on the VLE (Blackboard) to support these contact sessions and to encourage deeper learning. Where appropriate, workplace mentors will support and encourage their learners with access to relevant company information and people.
This module may be offered in block delivery, with concentrated learning sessions facilitated by an appropriate tutor. The use of action learning sets will be a major tool in enhancing the experience. Outside of this, time material will be available on the VLE (Blackboard) to support these contact sessions and to encourage deeper learning. Where appropriate, workplace mentors will support and encourage their learners with access to relevant company information and people.
Module Resources
Library, Blackboard, CIPD library and HR community (CIPD branch)
Module Texts
Mullins, L (2010) Management and organisational behaviour. Harlow: Pearson.
Porter. K., Smith, P. And Fagg, R. (2006) Leadership and Management. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Rees, G. and French, R. Eds. (2010), Leading Managing and Developing People, London: CIPD
Porter. K., Smith, P. And Fagg, R. (2006) Leadership and Management. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Rees, G. and French, R. Eds. (2010), Leading Managing and Developing People, London: CIPD
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Case study exam - open book with unseen questions 2 hours at 70%. Assess all Learning Outcomes.