Human Resource Management

BMAN30042 Human Resource Management 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 3 Nathaniel Tetteh Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 The course has both a UK and an international focus and it treats HRM as a blanket term to describe the employment relationship in any organization rather than focusing on HRM as a particular style of management. The course draws heavily on research analysing contemporary developments in HRM and employment, and wherever possible we draw out implications for organizations and HR policy and practice.This course is especially suited to those who want an introduction to HRM and employment issues and are taking it as part of a degree programme where an understanding of HRM is seen as an important complement to their specialist studies. As such, it is appropriate for students from a diverse range of backgrounds.   The course has both a UK and an international focus and it treats HRM as a blanket term to describe the employment relationship in any organization rather than focusing on HRM as a particular style of management. The course draws heavily on research analysing contemporary developments in HRM and employment, and wherever possible we draw out implications for organizations and HR policy and practice.This course is especially suited to those who want an introduction to HRM and employment issues and are taking it as part of a degree programme where an understanding of HRM is seen as an important complement to their specialist studies. As such, it is appropriate for students from a diverse range of backgrounds.   To examine at introductory level the nature and meaning of human resource management (HRM) within the context of institutional frameworks and organisational strategies.The objectives of this course are to understand and explain:<ul> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt;"> The changing context in which HRM takes place, highlighting the factors external and internal to the organization that shape HRM;</li> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt;"> The theory and practice, rhetoric and reality, of a number of HRM practices;</li> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt;"> The nature and diversity of approaches to HRM across organisations and sectors.</li></ul>   <ul><li>Explain how different aspects of HRM are put into practice within organisations</li><li>Explain how institutional and contextual factors shape the nature of HRM at the organisational level</li><li>Examine HR practices from the perspectives of employers and employees </li></ul> <ul><li>To critical assess and use theoretical frameworks or literature in the analysis of social phenomena </li></ul> <ul><li>Use of library, electronic and online resources </li></ul> <ul><li>Demonstrate ability to independently gather, sift, synthesise and organise material from various sources (including library, electronic and online resources), and to critically evaluate its significance.</li></ul> Analytical skills The course emphasises skills in critical thinking and relevant to the role of HR, such as strategic planning, evidenced based practice, and decision-making of HR managers and HR professionals. Project management Students will learn and experience a range of skills relevant to undertaking industry-based projects, encompassing both design and development of systems, in addition to project planning and management. Other The module covers a range of topics relating to employment and careers that will help students understand how they can improve their own employability including recruitment and selection, training and skills development. <ul><li>Introduction to HRM</li><li>Strategic HRM; rhetoric and practice  </li><li>Recruitment and Selection</li><li>Developing Skills and people  </li><li>Pay and Reward</li><li>Employee Voice  </li><li>Flexible Work and Work Life Balance  </li><li>Equality and Diversity </li></ul> Methods of Delivery: 10 one hour lectures and 10 one hour seminars over the duration of the course. Total study hours: 100 hours split between lectures, workshops, reading for classes and examinations. Private study hours: 80 0 Other 100% Formative Assessment: Essay - optional formative assignment rehearsing an answer to a hypothetical exam questionSummative Assessment: Exam (100%) <ul><li>As per school guidelines on summative written work </li><li>Essay is due in the middle of February and written feedback is provided 3 weeks after the deadline  </li></ul>   Y Wilkinson A, Dundon T, Redman T, eds. Contemporary Human Resource Management : Text and Cases . Sixth edition. SAGE; 2021. https://read.kortext.comGold M. Where’s the “human” in Human Resource Management? : Managing Work in the 21st Century . (Smith C, ed.). Bristol University Press; 2022.Grugulis I. A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Human Resource Management . SAGE; 2017.Gunawardana SJ. Reframing employee voice: a case study in Sri Lanka’s export processing zones. Work, employment and society. 2014;28(3):452-468. doi:10.1177/0950017013491451Rubery J. Change at work: feminisation, flexibilisation, fragmentation and financialisation. Ralph Darlington P, ed. Employee relations. 2015;37(6):633-644. doi:10.1108/er-04-2015-0067 Assessment written exam 2 Lectures 10 Seminars 10 0 78 Pre-requisites: None Co-requisites: None Dependent courses: NoneProgrammes to which this course unit contributes (including cross faculty/school): Available as a free choice option to students who have received prior agreement from their registering School. Option for IBFE. Not available to BSc in Management/Management (Specialism), IM, ITMB or Accounting For Academic Year 2025/26Updated: March 2025Approved by: March UG Committee