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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Human Resource Management: Evidence and Application
Reference BSM852 Version 3
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 comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills relating to evidence-based practice as an aspect of professional human resource management capability.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Assess ethical responsibilities in relation to evidence-based practice and decision making in the HRM context.
2 Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to inform organisational decision making.
3 Appraise and apply a range of methods to generate and analyse data from relevant primary and secondary sources to inform evidence-based practice and decision-making.
4 Formulate conclusions and communicate evidence-based recommendations.

Indicative Module Content
The applications of research in evidence-based human resource management, ethics and HR research, research design, sources and methods of primary and secondary data generation and analysis; action planning and recommendations for implementation in the organisation.

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: Prepare a recommendation report.

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 ANDERSON, V., FONTINHA, R. and ROBSON, F., 2020. Research methods in human resource management. 4th ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.
2 EASTERBY-SMITH, M. et al., 2018. Management and business research. 6th ed. London: Sage.
3 SAUNDERS, M., LEWIS, P. and THORNHILL, A., 2019. Research methods for business students. 8th ed. Harlow: Pearson.
4 BARENDS, E. and ROUSSEAU, D.M., 2018. Evidence-based management: How to use evidence to make better organizational decisions. London: Kogan Page Publishers.

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