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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Leading, Managing And Developing People | |||
Reference | BSM159 | Version | 4 |
Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | November 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of various influences upon HRM and HRD practices and organisational issues in effectively managing, leading and developing people. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Review and critically evaluate major contemporary research and debates in the fields of human resource management (HRM) and human resource development (HRD). |
2 | Critically discuss and assess the aims, objectives and contribution of the HRM and HRD functions and evaluate how a professional and ethical approach to these can be promoted in organisations. |
3 | Debate and critically evaluate the characteristics of effective leadership and the methods used to develop leaders in organisations. |
4 | Analyse the contribution of the HR professional in the promotion of flexible working and effective change management in organisations. |
5 | Evaluate major theories relating to motivation, commitment and engagement at work and how these are put into practice by organisations. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Organisational and job design; leadership; flexibility and change management; engagement, commitment, motivation and performance; stress management; power, politics and conflicts; professionalism and ethics. |
Module Delivery |
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This module is delivered via a series of interactive lectures and supported by student-led case study workshops, together with directed self-study and private study. Online students will have access to a range of materials and tools to facilitate their learning, including topic guides, online chats, exercises, group-work areas and discussion fora. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 51 | 51 |
Non-Contact Hours | 99 | 99 |
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 | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Description: | Closed-book examination based on a pre-seen case study. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Examination - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | 70% or above |
B | 60% - 69% |
C | 50% - 59% |
D | 40% - 49% |
E | 35% - 39% |
F | 0% - 34% |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | BUCHANAN, D.A. and HUCZYNSKI, A.A., 2017. Organisational behaviour. 9th ed. London: Pearson. |
2 | PRICE, A., 2011. Human Resource Management. 4th ed. Andover: Cengage. ebook |
3 | MARCHINGTON, M. and WILKINSON, A., 2016. Human resource management at work. 6th ed. CIPD Kogan Page. |