Core Issues in Human Resource Management

MGDI71010 Core Issues in Human Resource Management 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Global Development Institute 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 Syllabus 1. Introduction to the course and to the course unit 2. The context of HRM/D 3. Strategic Management 4. The strategic HRM model 5. HRM roles and responsibilities 6. Commitment and participation 7. Managing Diversity 8. Consolidating and applying learning Syllabus 1. Introduction to the course and to the course unit 2. The context of HRM/D 3. Strategic Management 4. The strategic HRM model 5. HRM roles and responsibilities 6. Commitment and participation 7. Managing Diversity 8. Consolidating and applying learning ' to present an integrated, 'strategic' model of human resource management and development - to present the context in which the model developed - to discuss who should be responsible for HRM/D - to discuss ways of involving staff in the organization's activities while recognizing the differences between them - to discuss the application of HRM/D to developing and transitional countries, and to the public sector By the end of the course unit, students should be able to: - describe and apply the strategic model of human resource management and development - specify the influences that led to the development of the model - suggest ways of involving staff while respecting differences between them - adapt standard 'Western' models to the needs of particular organizations and countries Distance Learning Mode including weekly online tutorials 0 Other 100% One 3,500 word essay (90%)Tutorial participation (max 10%)<ul> <li>Student must engage with minimum of 4/8 tutorials, including at least 1 synchronous tutorial  (5%)</li> <li>Student must engage with minimum of 6/8 tutorials, including at least 1 synchronous tutorial (10%)</li></ul>Re-sit Assessment: One 3,500 word essay (100%) Y Course unit textbooks Armstrong, M. (2008) Strategic human resource management: A guide to action (Fourth Edition). London: Kogan Page. 0 0 0 Information MGDI Programmes on which course unit is offered: MSc Human Resource Management and Development (via Distance Learning)