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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Human Resource Management in a Global Context
Reference BSM846 Version 2
Created January 2024 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved February 2022 SCQF Points 15
Amended March 2024 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the key issues impacting on the strategic decision-making processes of firms operating within local, national and global business environments and the impact these decisions have on the sustainable management of human resources in the organisation.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically evaluate contemporary organisations, their principal environments and the managerial and business environment within which organisations deploy their people resource.
2 Critically evaluate how businesses develop their overall business strategies in response to external and internal pressures and how HR strategies are shaped by and developed in response to those business strategies including consideration of sustainability.
3 Appraise globalisation and international forces and their impact upon organisational and HR strategies and practices including sustainability and the principles led (or not) ethical perspective.
4 Critically review how the HR strategies put in place by organisations impact upon performance, can be measured and the search for evidence based continuous improvement that drives an outcome focussed approach to sustainability.

Indicative Module Content
The interactions between the business environment and overall business strategy formulation and the implications for SHRM and HRM practice in organisations. The module is structured into three key themes:- The Wider Context - Defining key concepts (the external and internal environment and environmental analysis, business strategy and formulation, strategic decision making, sustainability and ethical business, CSR) and being able to apply analytical techniques to case study examples. Wider Strategy into HRM - Assessing the link between business strategy formulation and SHRM as well as HRM practice implications via vertical and horizontal integration ideas, professional practice and ethics, demographics, diversity and inclusion. Managing HRM in Context - Evaluating the specific HRM implications of vertical integration, the role of the HR professional and the CIPD, evaluating the HR function - people analytics and continuous improvement.

Module Delivery
This module is delivered for on campus students via a series of interactive live lectures and tutorials in addition to pre-recorded content. The live sessions are student-led and often require group work to analyse case studies. Students are also required to undertake directed and independent self-study. Online students will have access to a range of materials and tools to facilitate their learning including topic guides, recorded lectures, online tutorials, exercises, group-work areas and discussion forums. In addition to the sessions with a tutor, online quizzes and knowledge checkers may be used to assist online learners to benchmark their knowledge as they go. External speakers may also be used to further contextualise the module content.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 36
Non-Contact Hours 114 114
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: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Open Book Exam

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 ARMSTRONG, M., 2020. Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. 15th ed. London: Kogan Page.
2 KEW, J. and STREDWICK, J., 2016. Human Resource Management in a Business Context. 3rd ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.
3 MARCHINGTON, M. et al., 2020. Human Resource Management at Work. 7th ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.

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