The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). Of this, there will be 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study. Students will be encouraged to integrate their knowledge and analysis skills as the module progresses

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
Module website

ACAS - www.acas.org.uk
Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Department of Trade & Industry - www.dti.gov.uk/employment

The aim of this module is to analyse the practices, processes and techniques that Human Resource Managers may use in response to the key issues that most employers face when considering the needs of their organisation in terms of people planning and resource management.

The 4 key themes are:

1. Planning
2. Recruitment and Selection
3. Managing
4. Releasing

Topics may include:-
Human Resource Planning perspective
Flexible firm and flexible working
Work planning
Recruitment strategies
Recruitment process
Selection - including competency based
Resourcing for Human Capital Advantage
Job design and satisfaction
Employee involvement
Employee engagement and disengagement and the psychological contract
Managing poor performance
Right sizing the organisation

Beardwell I, Holden L and Claydon T, (2004) Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach, Financial Times, Prentice Hall, Harlow ISBN 0-273-67911-2
Johnson M, (2004) The New Rules of Engagement: Life-work Balance and Employee Commitment, Trowbridge: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, ISBN 1-94398-072-X
Pilbeam, S & Corbridge, M (2002) People Resourcing HRM in Practice. Financial Times Prentice Hill, Harlow. ISBN 0-273-65580-9
Stredwick, J & Ellis, S (2005) Flexible Working. Cromwell Press, Trowbridge. ISBN 1-84398-055-X

100% Coursework. Production of a Portfolio based on tutorial activities reflecting the four main themes of the programme. (10 A4 sides per theme)