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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
The Employee Lifecycle
Reference BSM847 Version 2
Created February 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 equip students with the strategic and operational knowledge and skills required for resourcing and retention within organisations.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse the major features of local, national and international employment markets from which organisations source staff and how these markets evolve or change.
2 Appraise long and short term talent and succession planning exercises to enhance organisational performance and develop staff retention strategies.
3 Critically evaluate strategies, policies and methods for resourcing, managing and developing talent in organisations.
4 Deal with the management of talent development, retirement, redundancy and dismissal practices fairly, efficiently and in accordance with legal, professional and ethical frameworks.

Indicative Module Content
The module examines and explains those activities which are essential throughout the employment lifecycle including resource planning, recruiting, selecting, managing and developing talent in organisations. Ways of exiting the organisation are also evaluated.

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: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Develop a People Plan.

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 LEWIS, D. and SARGEANT, M., 2019. Employment Law: The Essentials. 15th. ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.
3 MARCHINGTON, M. et al., 2020. Human Resource Management at Work. 7th ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.
4 PILBEAM, S. and CORBRIDGE, M., 2010. People Resourcing and Talent Planning. 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education.
5 TAYLOR, S., 2021. Resourcing and Talent Management. 8th ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.

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