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School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


MN20313: Human resource management 2

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 30%, EX 70%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take MN20291 or a level 2 Human Resource Management or Employee Relations unit.
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The course aims to examine in detail some of the key contemporary HRM issues and to consider their practical application.

Learning Outcomes:
After completing this unit the student will be able to:
* Understand the significance of key contemporary HRM issues
* Establish connections between theoretical issues and the practical application of policies
* Develop a detailed understanding of the selected HR policy and practice areas
* Analyse and evaluate key practice areas
* Critique the existing theoretical models that underpin these practice areas
* Develop appropriate skills associated with the practical application of key policy areas.

Skills:
Apply theory to practical issues and problems (taught and facilitated)
Analyse theory and practice (taught)
Design sub-sets of HR practices (taught and facilitates)
Understand interconnections between HR practices (taught in case analysis)
Interview skills (facilitated)
Negotiation skills (facilitated)

Content:
Theoretical models of HRM and the importance on personal interaction, external and internal resourcing processes in theory and practice, performance management processes in theory and practice, negotiating and bargaining processes in theory and practice.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

MN20313 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
  • UHSP-AFB11 : BSc (hons) Sociology with Human Resource Management (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UHSP-AKB11 : BSc (hons) Sociology with Human Resource Management (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4

MN20313 is Optional on the following programmes:

School of Management
  • UMMN-ANB01 : BSc (hons) Business Administration (Full-time with Thin Sandwich Placements) - Year 3
  • UMMN-ANB01 : BSc (hons) Business Administration (Full-time with Thin Sandwich Placements) - Year 4
Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UXXX-AYB05 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (French) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • UXXX-AYB04 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (German) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • UXXX-AYB06 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.