Human Resource Management: Concepts and Contexts

MGDI70191 Human Resource Management: Concepts and Contexts 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Aminu Mamman Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This unit provides you with critical understanding of the nature of HRM and the conditions which enables the applications of HRM concepts, values, practices and its varying contexts of application. You will appreciate the challenges associated with the transferability of management practices across organizations, sectors and cultures.  The unit provides critical understanding of the nature of HRM in terms of its concepts, values, practices and its varying contexts of application. The curriculum uses the business environment template to demonstrate how internal and external elements of the environment enables or constrains the application of HRM concepts and models. This course unit aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the nature of HRM in terms of its concepts, values, practices and its varying contexts of application. On successful completion of this course unit, participants will be able to demonstrate:1.Critical understanding of the nature of HRM in terms of its emergence, philosophy and values, 2.Knowledge of various theories and models of managing people, 3.Critical understanding of the applicability of theories and models in different organizational, cultural and institutional contexts 4.Ability to provide line managers with advice regarding the implications of theories and models. 5.Ability to advise line managers on how to modify HR practices to fit organization’s contexts Explain the key concepts underpinning HRM in the context of international development. (Theoretical concepts) Critically evaluate HRM models and concepts in relation to the implementation of HR in the context of international development. (analytical skills) Work with fellow students to discuss the applicability of HRM models in international contexts (Group work). <ul> <li> Capacity to think critically and take responsibility for own learning.</li> <li> Effectively manage complex information sources, and to review, evaluate and analyze different form of literature and evidences</li> <li> Effectively present arguments in both oral and written formats </li></ul> Other Capacity to think critically and take responsibility for own learning. Effectively manage complex information sources, and to review, evaluate and analyze different form of literature and evidences Effectively present arguments in both oral and written formats The course unit will be delivered through weekly three hours sessions incorporating presentations, small-group work, discussions and presentations during lectures/tutorials. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% <ul><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;">One assignment, written on a topic of the student’s choice from a list of topics provided by the convenor/instructor (3,000 words)</li></ul> There will be many opportunities for formative feedback during questions and answer session in lectures and tutorials. Summative feedback will be provided on assessed coursework based on 3000 word assignment. MSc HRM (Int'l Development) MSc HRM (Int'l Development) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc HRM (Int'l Development) MSc HRM (Int'l Development) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N   <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 616px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 447px"> Armstrong, M (2006 0r 2008). Strategic Human Resource Management: A guide to action. Kogan Page. LondonArmstrong, M. (2020). Handbook of HRM PracticeBoxall, P and Purcell, J (2011). Strategy and human resource management. 3rd Edition.Legge, K (1995). Human Resource Management: Rhetoric and RealityLegge, K (2005). Human Resource Management: Rhetoric and RealityStorey, J (ed.). (2001) or (2006). Human Resource Management: A critical Text. Thompson Learning. LondonKanungo, R.N (ed.). (1995). Employee Management in Developing Countries. JAI Press. London. Koen, C.I (2005). Comaparative International Management. London: McGraw-HillJournals:International Journal of Human Resource ManagementHuman Resource Management JournalJournal of Human Resource ManagementJournal of Management StudiesOrganisation StudiesAcademy of Management ReviewAcademy of Management JournalOrganisational DynamicsHuman RelationsBritish Journal of Industrial RelationsJournal of Industrial RelationsIndustrial Relations Journal</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   Lectures 30 0 120