School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

MN50253 Organizing & managing people

Credits: 6

Level: Masters

Academic Year

Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50%

Requisites:

Aims: The aims of this unit are to provide students with knowledge of the fundamental principles of organizational behaviour and human resource management.
Learning Outcomes:
The learning objectives are for students to:
a. develop a systematic understanding of the management and development of people in organizations.
b. evaluate and integrate OB and HR theory and practice.
Skills:

* Taught a critical appreciation of some of the key concepts in organizational behaviour and human resource management;
* Facilitate analytic and evaluative skills in addressing case accounts of management processes and dilemmas.
Content:
The unit is in two parts. Part One is devoted to principles of Organisational Behaviour. Part Two focuses on Human Resource Management.
Part One will provide an introduction to organisational behaviour, providing conceptual frameworks and perspectives for understanding and analysing some key issues concerning the behaviour and management of people in organisations. The programme will explore this topic in a variety of ways, principally: lectures, class and group discussions, case studies and videos. Students will be encouraged to relate work experiences to the frameworks and activities in this course. The programme will explore topics such as groups and teams, leadership, politics and power, downsizing and change, and bullying at work.
Part Two concerns Human Resource Management and covers the key issues and decision points in selecting and motivating employees, and providing them with opportunities to participate. Five topics are covered: recruitment and selection, performance management and reward systems, employee involvement and voice systems, 'best practice' HRM and strategic fit, and lastly HRM and the employment relationship.

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