Talent Management and Organisational Performance

Code

BUSI4640

School

Nottingham University Business School

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring Malaysia

Summary

The module aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of talent management and its impact on the organizational performance. 

Target Students

Only available for students registered on the MSc in Business (Talent Management)

Classes

• Two 2-hour lectures each week for 11 weeks

44 hours over 11 weeks, 11 x 4 hours lectures (2 hours x 2 per week) and group teaching, comprising case studies, exercises and group presentations.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: Individual Coursework (5000 words)

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding: This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
•    The dynamics of the global economy and international business &/or an awareness 
of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, and economic differences across countries &/or 
an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective.
•    Markets - the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services 
•    People – strategic and operational HRM, meeting future organisational requirements, people development, HR systems
•    The management of resources
•    The management of operations
•    Strategic management - the development and implementation of appropriate strategies within a changing environment

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
•    Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills

Professional Practical Skills: This module develops:
•    The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of qualitative data, 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 objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring

Transferable (key) Skills: This module develops:
•    Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports
•    High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; conflict resolution, displaying commercial acumen, the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience
•    Soft skills: understanding the needs of others and empathy towards them; sensitivity to diversity in people and in different situations
 

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