MSc Human Resource Management (International Development)
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Human Resource Management: Concepts and Contexts
Unit code | MGDI70191 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit provides you with critical understanding of the nature of HRM and the conditions which enables the applications of HRM concepts, values, practices and its varying contexts of application. You will appreciate the challenges associated with the transferability of management practices across organizations, sectors and cultures.
Aims
This course unit aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the nature of HRM in terms of its concepts, values, practices and its varying contexts of application.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course unit, participants will be able to demonstrate:
- Critical understanding of the nature of HRM in terms of its emergence, philosophy and values,
- Knowledge of various theories and models of managing people,
- Critical understanding of the applicability of theories and models in different organizational, cultural and institutional contexts
- Ability to provide line managers with advice regarding the implications of theories and models.
5. Ability to provide line managers on how to modify HR practices to fit organization’s contexts
Teaching and learning methods
The course unit will be delivered through weekly three hours sessions incorporating presentations, small-group work, discussions and presentations during lectures/tutorials.
Knowledge and understanding
Explain the key concepts underpinning HRM in the context of international development. (Theoretical concepts)
Intellectual skills
Critically evaluate HRM models and concepts in relation to the implementation of HR in the context of international development. (analytical skills)
Practical skills
Work with fellow students to discuss the applicability of HRM models in international contexts (Group work).
Transferable skills and personal qualities
- Capacity to think critically and take responsibility for own learning.
- Effectively manage complex information sources, and to review, evaluate and analyze different form of literature and evidences
- Effectively present arguments in both oral and written formats
Employability skills
- Other
- Capacity to think critically and take responsibility for own learning. Effectively manage complex information sources, and to review, evaluate and analyze different form of literature and evidences Effectively present arguments in both oral and written formats
Assessment methods
One 3000 word assignment, written on a topic of the student’s choice from a list of topics provided by the convenor/instructor. (100%)
Feedback methods
There will be many opportunities for formative feedback during questions and answer session in lectures and tutorials. Summative feedback will be provided on assessed coursework based on 3000 word assignment.
Recommended reading
Armstrong, M (2006 0r 2008). Strategic Human Resource Management: A guide to action. Kogan Page. London Armstrong, M. (2020). Handbook of HRM Practice Boxall, P and Purcell, J (2011). Strategy and human resource management. 3rd Edition. Legge, K (1995). Human Resource Management: Rhetoric and Reality Legge, K (2005). Human Resource Management: Rhetoric and Reality Storey, J (ed.). (2001) or (2006). Human Resource Management: A critical Text. Thompson Learning. London Kanungo, R.N (ed.). (1995). Employee Management in Developing Countries. JAI Press. London. Koen, C.I (2005). Comaparative International Management. London: McGraw-Hill Journals: International Journal of Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Journal Journal of Human Resource Management Journal of Management Studies Organisation Studies Academy of Management Review Academy of Management Journal Organisational Dynamics Human Relations British Journal of Industrial Relations Journal of Industrial Relations Industrial Relations Journal |
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 30 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 120 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Aminu Mamman | Unit coordinator |