Description
This module introduces students to the human resource management function within organisations.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of human resource management theory and practice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Understand the roles of line managers and human resource specialists in the effective management of people.
2. Explore and analyse different approaches and techniques available to human resource management practitioners.
3. Demonstrate how human resource management can add value to organisations.
Indicative Content
1 Personnel management to human resource management- a historical perspective
The origins of personnel management, emergence of HRM, hard and soft HRM
2 The role of line managers and HRM practitioners
The range and scope of HR activities, distinction between operational and strategic HR activities, the role of the line manager in HR activities.
3 Employee resourcing
Human resource planning; pre recruitment activities, recruitment, selection, employer branding.
4 Employee development
Talent planning; training and development methods, designing learning and development, induction.
5 Employee relations
Control, power and authority in the employment relationship, HRM and employee relations, employee voice, employee participation.
6 Employee reward
Forms of reward, management of reward, reward systems, base pay. incremental pay schemes, contingency pay.
7 Performance management
Measuring performance, performance appraisal, dealing with poor performance.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
Lecture | 13 |
Tutorial/Seminar | 24 |
Practical Activity | 0 |
Assessment | 40 |
Independent | 123 |
Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.