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MN52100: Human resource management: theory and practice

[Page last updated: 15 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
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 1
Assessment Summary: CWES 80%, CWOG 20%
Assessment Detail:
  • Practical In-Class Exercise (CWOG 20%)
  • Coursework: Reflective Essay discussion and analysis of a real-life experience. (CWES 80%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, the students will learn how to:
  • Understand the meaning of HRM from employee as well as organisational perspectives;
  • Identify the contribution of HRM to employees and organisations;
  • Understand and identify the role of HR professionals in organisations;
  • Understand the meaning of the key HRM functions;
  • Analyse the role of the key HRM functions in organisations;
  • Apply the HRM theories, functions and concepts to practical in-class role-play exercises;
  • Critically assess the practical value of HRM theories, concepts, and debates in current business context.



Synopsis: Gain fundamental knowledge of key concepts, theories and models to effectively manage people in contemporary organisations. You'll learn to recognise the significance of HR functions and explore a range of practices from recruiting employees to managing employment relations. You will also explore contemporary policy developments and management practices from the perspective of the organisation and the employee.

Content: The unit content will include the following topics: Introduction to HRM theories/models; HRM Functions (Recruitment, Selection, Negotiation, Training and Development; Performance Management); HRM Outcomes (commitment, engagement, performance, turnover); HR Professionals Role (Leger and Ulrich's Models). Selection, Negotiation, Performance Appraisals and Turnover topics will be supported with the in-class role play exercises.

Course availability:

MN52100 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

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