Module Descriptors
LEADING, MANAGING AND DEVELOPING PEOPLE
ORGB70376
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
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 Texts
Claydon T., and Beardwell J. (2007): Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach. Fifth Edition. London. FT / Prentice Hall.
Marchington M., and Wilkinson A. (2008): Human Resource Management at Work: People Management and Development. 4th ed. London, CIPD.
Pinnington, A., Macklin, R., and Campbell, T. (Eds) (2007): Human Resource Management: Ethics and Employment. Oxford, OUP.
Torrington, D., Hall, L., Taylor, S., and Atkinson, C. (2009): Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Managing People at Work. London, FT / Prentice Hall.
Marchington M., and Wilkinson A. (2008): Human Resource Management at Work: People Management and Development. 4th ed. London, CIPD.
Pinnington, A., Macklin, R., and Campbell, T. (Eds) (2007): Human Resource Management: Ethics and Employment. Oxford, OUP.
Torrington, D., Hall, L., Taylor, S., and Atkinson, C. (2009): Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Managing People at Work. London, FT / Prentice Hall.
Module Resources
Library, Blackboard, CIPD library and HR community (CIPD branch)
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 Indicative Content
1. Major research studies on contemporary developments in the HRM and HRD fields published in the UK and overseas, including those carried out or sponsored by CIPD.
2. Understand, explain and evaluate major theories relating to motivation, commitment and engagement at work and how these are put into practice by organisations.
3. Types of leadership and management styles and their impact. Characteristics of successful and unsuccessful leaders. Developing effective leaders in organisations.
4. Understand and contribute to the promotion of flexible working and effective change management in organisations. The growing significance of flexibility. Different types of flexibility
5. Organisation and job design. Attracting and retaining people. Motivating and managing performance. Efficient administration of the employment relationship.
6. Major contemporary developments in HRM and HRD practice in larger private sector companies, small and medium sized enterprises, public sector organisations, voluntary sector organisations and international corporations.
7. Major debates about professionalism and ethics in organisations. Common ethical dilemmas faced by managers and ways of resolving these. Equity and fair-dealing. Managing within the expectations of the law.
2. Understand, explain and evaluate major theories relating to motivation, commitment and engagement at work and how these are put into practice by organisations.
3. Types of leadership and management styles and their impact. Characteristics of successful and unsuccessful leaders. Developing effective leaders in organisations.
4. Understand and contribute to the promotion of flexible working and effective change management in organisations. The growing significance of flexibility. Different types of flexibility
5. Organisation and job design. Attracting and retaining people. Motivating and managing performance. Efficient administration of the employment relationship.
6. Major contemporary developments in HRM and HRD practice in larger private sector companies, small and medium sized enterprises, public sector organisations, voluntary sector organisations and international corporations.
7. Major debates about professionalism and ethics in organisations. Common ethical dilemmas faced by managers and ways of resolving these. Equity and fair-dealing. Managing within the expectations of the law.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Case study exam - open book with unseen questions 2 hours. Assessing all Learning Outcomes.