Human Resource Management - BUSN5013

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2024 to 2025
Canterbury
Autumn Term 5 15 (7.5) Samantha Evans checkmark-circle

Overview

What are the challenges of managing people? Understand the key concepts, from planning and recruiting through to effective performance and reward management, employee relations and ethical treatment of staff. You'll have highly developed skills and increased awareness in effective management of yourself and others. This skill set is crucial as you progress in your career in HR management, and this module sets you up to thrive.

Details

Contact hours

Total contact hours: 21
Private study hours: 129
Total study hours: 150

Method of assessment

Main assessment methods:
Group Presentation (20%)
Group reflective report (1000 words) (10%)
Individual Report (3000 words) (70%)

Reassessment method:
100% coursework

Indicative reading

Torrington, D., Hall, L., Taylor, S. & Atkinson, C. (2014) Human Resource Management, 9th edn. Harlow: Pearson

See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)

Learning outcomes

The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- understand the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within specialist functions and as part of line management activity
- evaluate the process of managing people and teams
- critically assess the impact of human resource management theory on management and management practice
- understand the connection between human resource management practices and apply these concepts to the wider business environment in which they function

The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- organise and present an analysis as a considered viewpoint
- find, select and synthesise complex information
- communicate effectively orally and in writing and at an appropriate level for the audience
- demonstrate initiative and personal responsibility in working and studying independently using relevant resources
- demonstrate critical thinking through reflection

Notes

  1. Credit level 5. Intermediate level module usually taken in Stage 2 of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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