School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
MN50174 Human resource management (with career development) |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50% |
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Aims: Students will be introduced to concepts and theories of human resource management (HRM), and explore contemporary policy developments and management practice. In addition, as part of a practice-oriented element of the unit, to ensure that students understand the career planning process, embark on it in an informed and effective manner, improve their chance of successful applications and understand the support which is available to them during and after this unit.
Learning Outcomes: The Unit's learning outcomes are for students to be able to: * Understand the development of HRM, the theoretical issues surrounding HRM & the context of HRM in the UK and within the wider international environment; * Understand the core elements of HRM practice (resourcing, development, employee relations and reward); * Appreciate some contemporary issues in HRM practice. * Debate the impact of HRM on performance. * Critically analyse what employers are seeking * Critically analyse their own skills * Understand relevant parts of the graduate employment market * Understand recruitment and selection methods * Explain and compare different methods of getting into graduate employment. Skills: On completion students should be able to: * Manage the process of career planning (T/F) * Identify their skills (T/F/A) * Understand their options and make informed decisions (T/F/A) * Identify appropriate job search techniques (T/F/A) * Select appropriate careers and employment information sources (T/F/A) * Make effective applications (T/F/A). Content: Key topics covered include the development and main models of HRM, HRM in context, recruitment and selection, managing pay, managing with/without trade unions, employee involvement and participation, flexibility, HR and performance. Although the course will focus on HRM from a UK perspective, aspects of international and comparative HRM will be introduced throughout the course. Concerning career development (practice-oriented element), key topics include: Graduate Recruitment- what's it all about?, Issues for International Students, Interview Skills, Application Forms, Effective CVs, Introduction to Aptitude Testing, Job Seeking Strategies & Creative Job-hunting. |