100% Case study exam - open book with unseen questions 2 hours. Assess all Learning Outcomes.

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)

1. Review and evaluate major contemporary research and debates in the fields of HRM and HRD Analysis
Enquiry

2. Evaluate major theories relating to motivation, commitment and engagement at work and how these are put into practice by organisations
Analysis
Enquiry

3. Debate and critically evaluate the characteristics of effective leadership and the methods used to develop leaders in organisations
Learning

4. Contribute to the promotion of flexible working and effective change management in organisations Communication
Problem Solving

5. Promote professionalism and an ethical approach to HRM and HRD practice in organisations Application

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. . The learning strategy will focus on ‘problem and practice-based learning’. 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.

Library, Blackboard, CIPD library and HR community (CIPD branch)

Mullins, L (2013) Management and organisational behaviour, 10th edition. Harlow: Pearson.

Huczynski, A.A. & Buchanan, D.A. (2013), Organizational Behaviour, 8th Ed. Harlow, Pearson.

Porter. K., Smith, P. And Fagg, R. (2006) Leadership and Management. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Rees, G. and French, R. Eds. (2013), Leading Managing and Developing People, 4th edition, London: CIPD