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A workplace-based assignment, or, if more appropriate, a case-study based assignment
Words should not exceed 2,000. excluding references and appendices (LO 1-4) (70% weighting)

An assignment 1000 words reflection on the contribution to the group experience and their personal experiences of the skills element of the programme.
(LO5-6) (30% weighting)

Formative Assessment
Course members will also be required to participate in a group presentation.

Pass criteria
Students must demonstrate appropriate application of theoretical concepts to the topics under investigation. All work should be properly referenced.
Critical evaluation of the effective application of team working, team management and communication skills as appropriate in group activities.

In order to pass a module, students need to attain at least a minimum of 30% in all elements of assessment.

Distinction criteria
As well as covering the above students will be expected to demonstrate the development of depth of analysis and critical evaluation of the topics under investigation including well-reasoned academic debate to justify the conclusions.

This Module combines the behavioural bases of Human Resource Management with the essentials of HRM in practice, including effective people management policies and techniques. Topics that may be developed include the behavioural bases of HRM, the HRM function, the linkage between HRM strategies and Business Strategy, obtaining human resources, developing people at work, rewarding performance, and effective employment relationships. The module also provides course members with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to use and manipulate a range of sophisticated management skill, including communication and presentation skills, leadership and interpersonal and interaction skills

Business Library
Internet
e-mail
PC

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 24 hours of class support and 126 hours of independent and self directed study.

The class sessions will include formal lecture, student exercises, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.