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MN52134: Strategic human resource management in action

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWRG 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • A detailed proposal and plan for a strategic HRM initiative (CWRG 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take MN52100
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, participants should have/be able to:
  • Understand how to design and plan a people management strategy which considers stakeholder needs, sector trends, and business priorities.
  • Develop critical thinking skills and an evidence-based approach to understanding people management problems and when identifying appropriate solutions.
  • Understand ways in which to gain buy-in as well as collaborate and involve others in decision-making.
  • Learn how to analyse, interpret, and utilise data to identify needs/priorities and to evaluate impact of a strategy.
  • Assess ways to achieve and sustain positive change through strategic HR initiatives.



Synopsis: Learn how HR aligns with business strategy. You will learn how to design and implement HR practices against the backdrop of wider contextual trends and industry factors. You'll also learn to develop and apply people-focused strategies to plan, execute and evaluate HR initiatives.

Content: Strategic HRM in action focuses on the ways in which organisations plan, design, and implement HR strategies on the ground. It takes a scientist-practitioner focus by applying core knowledge of theory and concepts in a pragmatic and critically reflective manner. Students will explore current and future trends connected with strategic areas such as talent management, learning and development, and employee performance and engagement.

Course availability:

MN52134 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

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