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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| People, Policy and Practice | |||
| Reference | BS3033 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with a comprehensive introduction to specialist HR practitioner roles and activities; and their contribution to the business agenda. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate the contribution of HR to the wider business. |
| 2 | Explain the steps involved in the design and delivery of key HR policies. |
| 3 | Identify the key People issues facing organisations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| How HR can contribute to organisational effectiveness; the importance of Workforce Planning and Metrics; managing talent and performance, including the role of Reward in this context; issues around managing Absence; Diversity and Equality in organisations; the steps involved in creating new policies; issues around Bullying and Harassment, Stress and the importance of Work-Life balance as part of the Employee Engagement agenda. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is a lecture based module with student-led seminars, 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Policy preparation coursework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| 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 | BRATTON, J. and GOLD, J., 2012. Human resource management theory and practice. 5th ed. London: Palgrave Macmillan |
| 2 | FOOT, M. and HOOK, C., 2015. Introducing human resource management. 7th ed. Essex: Pearson Education. |
| 3 | LEOPOLD, J., HARRIS, L. and WATSON, T., 2009. The strategic managing of human resources. 2nd edition. Essex: Pearson Education. |
| 4 | REDMAN, T. and WILKINSON, A., 2009. Contemporary human resource management: text and cases 3rd ed. Essex: Pearson Education |
| 5 | TORRINGTON, D., HALL, L. and TAYLOR, S., 2017. Human resource management. 8th ed. Essex: Pearson Education. |