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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
People Management | |||
Reference | BS1204 | Version | 9 |
Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide students with an understanding of the influences upon the employment relationship and knowledge of effective people management practices. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Explain the impact of the psychological contract and the concept of commitment on the employment relationship. |
2 | Explain the role and contribution of the HR function at national/international levels. |
3 | Analyse the contribution of specific HR tools to organisational effectiveness. |
4 | Communicate knowledge and understanding of HRM practices utilised in specific industries and organisations. |
Indicative Module Content |
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The nature of work and the employment relationship; the impact of the psychological contract on the employment relationship; employment practices; the role of the HR function; how HR can contribute to organisational effectiveness; how globalisation has affected HR policies and practices; the range of HR interventions and how they can add value. |
Module Delivery |
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This module is a lecture based module supported by workshops, directed self-study and private study. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
Description: | Practical and written coursework assignment. | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
Description: | Closed book examination. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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Explanatory Text | ||||||||
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 40% weighting of C1- Coursework and 60% weighting of C2-examination components. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
Coursework: | ||||||||
Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
B | B | B | B | C | C | E | ||
C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
E | C | D | D | E | E | E | ||
F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
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 | ARMSTRONG, M. and TAYLOR, S., 2017. Armstrong's handbook of human resource management practice. 14th ed. London: Kogan Page. |
2 | CARBERY, R. and CROSS, C., 2013. Human resource management: a concise introduction. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan. |
3 | FOOT, M., HOOK, C. and JENKINS, A., 2015. Introducing human resource management. 7th ed. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall. |
4 | STREDWICK, J., 2014 An Introduction to human resource management. 3rd ed. London: Routledge. |