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MN22170: Managing human resources

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Essay (CWES 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, the student should be able to:
* Understand foundational theories and concepts related to HRM;
* Understand basic HR functions and how these impact individual and organisational performance;
* Appreciate some contemporary issues and practical considerations in HRM practice.


Synopsis: The managing human resources unit aims to give a broad overview of major features of human resource management and the employee life cycle from recruitment to exit. It examines issues from the contrasting perspectives of management and employees and explores some contemporary policy issues.

Content: Students will be introduced to key concepts, theories, and models of human resource management (HRM) and explore contemporary policy developments and management practice. It will cover key areas of the employee lifecycle from an HR perspective, from initial recruitment and onboarding through to managing the employment relationship as well as individual careers over the long term.

Course availability:

MN22170 is a Generally Available Unit which is available to all students of the University (subject to the usual constraints) to take either as a Director of Studies approved option within their programme of study or as an 'extra' unit which does not count towards a final award.

MN22170 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AFB22 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Management (Year 2)
  • USCH-AKB22 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Management with professional placement (Year 2)
  • USCH-AKB22 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Management with study abroad (Year 2)
  • USCH-AFM22 : MSci(Hons) Chemistry with Management (Year 2)
  • USCH-AKM22 : MSci(Hons) Chemistry with Management with professional placement (Year 2)
Department of Psychology

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