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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | School of Management |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 65%, EX 35% |
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| Aims: The Unit aims to: * Provide an overview of the concept of evidence-based practice * Demonstrate how HRM and consultancy can be approached from an evidence-based perspective * Provide the opportunity to conduct a review of evidence focused on a practice problem Learning Outcomes: On completion of this Unit, students should be able to: * Demonstrate a good understanding of evidence-based HRM * Identify the barriers to and facilitators of evidence-based practice * Conduct an evidence review Skills: * Critical thinking and reasoning * Identifying and gathering the best available evidence * Applying evidence of different forms to HR decision-making Content: What is evidence-based practice? What is evidence-based management? How is this different from or similar to typical approaches in HRM and consultancy? How can HR managers and consultants practice in a more evidence-based way? How can the best available evidence relevant to a practice question and problem be identified and summarized. |
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MN50514 is Compulsory on the following programmes:School of Management
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