Strategic HRM and Managing Diversity
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSTY4074 | School of Medicine | 4 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PSTY4074
- School
- School of Medicine
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
The course has a dual focus of i) the concept of strategy, especially the relationship between organisational and HR strategy ii) the management of workplace diversity. It covers:
- strategy as positioning: Environmental analysis, industry analysis and generic strategies; the resource based view of the firm; resources and capabilities; core competencies, strategic intent and corporate imagination
- different models of strategic human resource management, HRM practices, International strategic human resource management.
- the history of the changing workforce and the increasing interest in managing diversity at work
- the concepts of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination will be examined and the challenges to successful diversity management
- the global context for diversity management
- a social psychology perspective on culture and communication and both within-group and inter-group relationships.
The course uses real-world case studies and organisational scenarios throughout students will develop problem-solving skills relating to organisational strategy, Human Resource strategy and managing diversity at work. Students will also gain practical skills in the critical evaluation of real-world initiatives. This course will be assessed by a group presentation and two pieces of coursework.
Target Students
Students registered on the postgraduate courses MSc in Management Psychology within the Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 3,000 word Assignment.
- 50% Presentation 1: 20 minute Presentation.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This course has four main aims:1)To provide an introduction and understanding of the nature of strategic management with particular focus on the issues of strategy formulation and implementation.2)To equip participants with the skills of strategic and critical thinking.3)To provide a knowledge base in relation to managing the diverse workforce and promoting inclusive workplaces4)To offer a platform for developing practical skills relating to the evaluation of real-world diversity initiatives.On completion of this course, students should be able to:a)subject the concepts of strategic management to critical analysis;b)analyse the environment facing organisationsc)formulate competitive and development strategies drawing on relevant concepts and taking into account broader stakeholder issuesd)demonstrate an awareness of the factors that must be considered in developing an effective human resource management strategy.e)understand the main issues relating to workplace diversity from historical, contemporary and world-wide perspectivesf)) discuss the main issues and challenges in applying diversity management to real-world situationsg)critically evaluate both theory and practice relating to workplace diversityh)evaluate real world diversity initiatives in relation to their content, process, outcomes and theoretical foundation.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
A1 the theoretical basis of management psychology
A6 Sound knowledge and understanding of strategic human resource issues and the management of diversity
A8 competency in the problem solving cycle to address applied problems, i.e identifying needs; designing and implementing interventions; evaluating outcomes; critical reflection and review
A10 knowledge and appreciation of the need for theory and evidence driven interventions in occupational and organisational settings and contexts
A11 knowledge and understanding of the role of the individual, team and organisation and the interaction between them
Intellectual Skills
B1 analyse and interpret evidence
B2 display the skills of problem-solving and reasoning
B3 demonstrate independence of thought
B4 appraise critically and evaluate
B6 problem-solve in relation to psychological, social and organisational issues in work and organisational psychology
Professional Practical Skills
Cl oral and written communication and presentation
C3 teamwork
C4 professional and ethical conduct
Transferable (key) skills
D1 undertake independent research in own area of specialism
D2 communicate effectively in writing
D3 communicate effectively by oral presentation
D4 retrieve information from databases and the Internet
D6 problem-solve in organisational psychology