Foot, M. and Hook, C. (2002) `Introducing Human Resource Management' 3rd Edition. London: FT/Prentice Hall
Rees, D. and Porter, C. (2001) `Skills of Management' 5th Edition. London: Thomson Learning.

Tutor-observed group selection interview - interviewing a candidate for a job that the group have analysed and prepared all the relevant documentation for
(Tests Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) 30%

Completion of an individual portfolio describing the process and practices of recruitment and selection. The portfolio should also include the documentation prepared by the group for the group selection interview
(Tests Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 ,4 and 5) 70%

The learning strategy for the 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.

Lectures, tutorial, videos, case studies, role plays (group and individual), practical course work, written course work

24 hours of formal lectures/large group activity
12 hours of tutorials

Library, Internet, Tutorial sessions, handouts.

The aim of the module is to involve students in the practice of fundamental personnel management skills.
Practical involvement in the interviewing process.
Different approaches to recruitment and selection and their application.
Practical involvement in the recruitment and selection process.
Effective communication skills.
Presentation skills.
Design and presentation of a short training and instruction session.