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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| HRM And OD: Theory And Practice | |||
| Reference | BS4327 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | August 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with a practical knowledge of the interaction between Organisational Development (OD) and Human Resource Management (HR) in organisations. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Understand theories and models of OD and apply them in a practical context. |
| 2 | Identify and assess appropriate methods of organisational development and evaluate the implications these have for the management of change in organisations. |
| 3 | Explain the role of the HR functions in relation to OD practice. |
| 4 | Evaluate the roles of organisational design and leadership in the facilitation of OD. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The nature and scope of OD; Five core theoretical bases of OD; The OD cycle; The OD practitioner; HR in relation to OD;organisational design; culture change; managing transformational change; developing effective leadership; OD methods and practice |
| Module Delivery |
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Taught Mode (T) The module is delivered in Taught Mode by workshops, seminars, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study. Blended Learning Mode (BL) The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode by self-directed learning from paper-based or web-based learning materials, supported by seminars and workshops or online support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 12 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 138 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Poster presentation | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Case study which requires a written report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by two components. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component. |
| B | At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component. |
| C | At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component. |
| D | At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component. |
| E | At least 35% on weighted aggregate. |
| F | Less than 35% on weighted aggregate. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beevers, K. and Rea, A. and Hayden, (2020) Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace. 3rd ed. London: Chartered Institute of personnel and Development |
| 2 | Mankin, D. (2009) Human Resource Development. Oxford: Oxford University |
| 3 | McGuire, D. (2014) Human Resource Development. 2nd ed. London: Sage |