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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None |
| Precluded Modules | None |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 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. |