Course unit details:
Human Resources Management I
| Unit code | EDUC11382 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 4 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Offered by | Education |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
The course unit will introduce the following content areas
- Organisational structure and design
- HR Planning and resourcing
- Learning and Talent Development
- Legislation and Employee Relations
- Organisational Culture
- Organisational Change
Aims
This unit aims to:
- Introduce students to key HRM concepts in business and in the leisure sector.
- Provide students with an understanding of the importance of successfully recruiting, retaining and developing people in an organisation
- Provide a basis for the further study of HR topics in Years 2 & 3.
Learning outcomes
| Knowledge and understanding | Understand the role and function of HRM in business and in the leisure sector. Understand the role of people in organisations as a basis for further study in Y2. Understand how HRM interrelates with other business disciplines.
|
| Intellectual skills | Demonstrate critical analysis and understanding of the people resources in an organisation. Apply theory to case studies, ASP hosts and other familiar organisations. Construct argument and a business case. |
| Practical skills | Digital literacy and research |
| Transferable skills and personal qualities | Group working, communication skills and presentation skills |
Teaching and learning methods
up to 12 x 2 hour lectures/seminars supported by individual or group tutorials
Assessment methods
| Assessment task | Word Length or Equivalent | Weighting within unit |
| One unseen written examination | 1 hour 30 mins | 100% |
Feedback methods
Written feedback/meeting with Tutor
Recommended reading
Key reading
Leatherbarrow, C., and Fletcher, J., (2014) Introduction to Human Resource Management: A Guide to HR in Practice. London: CIPD
Foot, M., Jenkins, A., and Hook, C., (2015) Introducing Human Resource Management. Pearson
Website
www.cipd.co.uk
Suggested reading
Martin, M. and Whiting, F., (2013) Human Resource Practice. London: CIPD
Torrington, D., Hall, L., and Taylor, S. (2011) Human Resource Management. London FT Prentice Hall
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 |
| Tutorials | 4 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 76 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Martyn Edwards | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
| Activity | Hours Allocated |
| Staff/Student Contact | 20 |
| Tutorials | 4 |
| Private Study | 30 |
| Directed Reading | 16 |
| Assignment Preparation | 30 |
| Total Hours | 100 |