Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
MMM1210
Module Title
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Academic Year
2010/2011
Co-ordinator
Mr Benjamin A Hopkins
Semester
Semester 1

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 16 x 2 hours
Seminars / Tutorials 2 x 2 hours
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment 3500-4000 word report  100%
Supplementary Assessment Resubmission of coursework  100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module stduents should be able to:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Understand the key elements of Human Resource Management within an organisational context.

Understand the importance of performance management.

Outline the regulatory and organistaional environment in which HRM operates.

Explain the importance of effectively managing and developing human resources within an organistaion.

Aims

The aim of this module is to introduce postgraduate students to the key concepts related to human resource manageent. The development of human resource management is considered, both as an academic discipline and a practical business function, and business decisions on how to manage people are related to the wider industrial relations system. Students learn how firm approaches to human resource issues such as recruitment, selection and training are influenced by both internal and external factors.

Brief description

This module is designed to introduce postgraduate students to the fundamental principles and concepts of human resource management; how these are applied to practical issues such as recruitment, selection and training; and contemporary issues associated with the effective management of human resources in organisations.

Content

  • Historical Development of Human Resource Management
  • The Labour Market and Human Resource Planning
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Training and Development
  • Performance Management
  • Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
  • Management of a Diverse Workforce
  • Reward Management

Reading List

Should Be Purchased
Beardwell, J., and Claydon, I. (2010) Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach Harlow: Prentice Hall Primo search Recommended Text
Bach, S. (2005) Managing Human Resources: Personnel Management in Transition Oxford: Blackwell Primo search Colling, T., and Terry, M. (2010) Industrial Relations: Theory and Practice Oxford: Blackwell Primo search Gilmore, S., and Williams, S (2009) Human Resource Management Oxford: Oxford University Press Primo search Price, A. (2004) Human Resource Management in a Business Context London: Thomson Primo search Rose, E. (2004) Employment Relations Harlow: Prentice Hall Primo search Torrington, D., Taylor, S., and Hall, L. (2007) Human Resource Management Harlow: Prentice Hall Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7