Managing the Human Resource
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI4286 | Nottingham University Business School | 4 | 10 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- BUSI4286
- School
- Nottingham University Business School
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
The module aims to develop advanced understanding of human resource management. Core elements of the course include recruitment and selection, training, performance management, job design, work-life balance and health and safety.
Target Students
Open to students on an MBA or DipBA programme, There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
30 hours contact time over a one-week intensive block Activity : Lecture topics, industrial talks or other relevant module learning activities Number of weeks : 1 Week Number of sessions : 7 per week. Duration of a session : 3 hours (weekday) to 7.5 hours (weekend)
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Essay (2,500 words)
- 35% Coursework 2: Individual Report (2,000 words)
- 15% Presentation 1: Group Presentation
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to examine a number of topics in the field of human resource management from the point of view of both theory and practice. By making extensive use of research evidence, the module aims to highlight to managers the problems and dilemmas that can frequently emerge in the implementation of human resource practices.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
- Markets - the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services
- People - the management and development of people within organisations
- Operations - the management of resources and operations; information systems; the development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact upon organisations
- Business policy and strategy - the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment, to meet stakeholder interests
- Pervasive issues - these would include sustainability, globalisation, corporate social responsibility, diversity, business innovation, creativity, enterprise development, knowledge management and risk management
- Ability to recognise and address ethical dilemmas and corporate social responsibility issues, applying ethical and organisational values to situations and choices
- The importance of sustainability issues, including an understanding of the challenges and opportunities arising from the activities of people and organisations on the economic, social and environmental conditions of the future.
Intellectual skills
This module develops:
- Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately
- Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions
- Using information and knowledge effectively: scanning and organising data, synthesising and analysing in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge
Professional practical skills
This module develops:
- The ability to conduct research into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis and reporting
- Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management.
- Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations, setting targets, motivating.
Transferable (key) skills
This module develops:
- High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations and the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience
- Effective two-way communication: listening, effective oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports.