Module Descriptors
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CONTEXT
ORGB70315
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rune By
Email: R.T.By@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
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. Students will be given guidance on exam preparation and practice under examination conditions.
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 Indicative Content
Topics may include:-
Corporate Strategy
Development of HRM strategy
HRM strategic models and contemporary issues
External environment impacting upon HR strategy
The Influence of domestic government policy and EU intervention upon HR strategic responses
International factors and International HRM and emerging markets
The impact of globalisation on HRM strategy
The impact of technology on organisations and HR strategy
The impact of changing demographics and social context
The impact of the changing economy on organisations and HR strategy
The role of management and HR in strategic policy development.
Corporate Strategy
Development of HRM strategy
HRM strategic models and contemporary issues
External environment impacting upon HR strategy
The Influence of domestic government policy and EU intervention upon HR strategic responses
International factors and International HRM and emerging markets
The impact of globalisation on HRM strategy
The impact of technology on organisations and HR strategy
The impact of changing demographics and social context
The impact of the changing economy on organisations and HR strategy
The role of management and HR in strategic policy development.
Module Resources
Library - online journals CIPD Library ¿ online journals strategy Human Resource Management Journal - Available at: www.cipd.co.uk/journals
International Journal of Human Resource Management - Available at: www.cipd.co.uk/journals
People Management - Available at: www.cipd.co.uk/journals
Financial Times - Available at: www.ft.com
Management Today - Available at:www.managementtoday.co.uk
International Journal of Human Resource Management - Available at: www.cipd.co.uk/journals
People Management - Available at: www.cipd.co.uk/journals
Financial Times - Available at: www.ft.com
Management Today - Available at:www.managementtoday.co.uk
Module Additional Assessment Details
2 hour examination - assessing all Learning Outcomes
Module Texts
CAPON, C (2008) Understanding Strategic Management, Pearson Education, Harlow, UK.
CAPON, C (2009) Understanding the Business Environment, Pearson Education, Harlow, UK.
FARNHAM, D. (2005) Managing in a strategic business context. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. (New edition: HRM in context, due August 2010).
KEW, J and STREDWICK, J. (2008) Business environment: managing in a strategic context. 2nd ed. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. (New edition: HRM in a business context, due August 2010).
LYNCH, R, (2009) Strategic Management, 5thed, Pearson Education, Harlow, UK.
CAPON, C (2009) Understanding the Business Environment, Pearson Education, Harlow, UK.
FARNHAM, D. (2005) Managing in a strategic business context. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. (New edition: HRM in context, due August 2010).
KEW, J and STREDWICK, J. (2008) Business environment: managing in a strategic context. 2nd ed. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. (New edition: HRM in a business context, due August 2010).
LYNCH, R, (2009) Strategic Management, 5thed, Pearson Education, Harlow, UK.