Human Resource Management

Code

BUSI4438

School

Business

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

The intricacies of managing the human resources within the business context are developed in this module. It examines processes, practices, and procedures associated with HRM management and administration that an employer/manager needs to be familiar with, and analyses the current best practice in the HR function.

Target Students

Available for MSc Business and Management OR MSc International Business OR MSc Management students OR MSc International Tourism Management and Marketing OR MSc Civil Engineering and Management students OR MSc Exchange students.

Classes

• One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks

Assessment

• 100% Exam (2-hour): Exam

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding: This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:

People – strategic  and operational HRM, meeting future organisational requirements, people development, HR systems
The management of resources
Leadership and management of people within organisations – leadership, organisational behaviour and motivation

Intellectual Skills: This module develops:

Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately
Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions
 

Professional Practical Skills: This module develops:

Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management. Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations; setting objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring

Transferable (key) Skills: This module develops:

Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports
Soft skills: understanding the needs of others and empathy towards them; sensitivity to diversity in people and in different situations
 

Conveners

• Dr Rani Thanacoody