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Title CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HRM
Code ULMS364
Coordinator Dr H Yang
Work, Organisation and Management
Huadong.Yang@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

   5

       29
Timetable (if known) 120 mins X 1 totaling 24
  		           
Private Study 121
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1: Group presentation Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Duration: 20 minutes Weighting: 30% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applie  20 minutes    30       
Assessment 2: Individual Coursework Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2000 words Weighting: 70% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymo  -2000 words    70       

Aims

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of contemporary human resource management issues. It will relate models and frameworks from the human resource management literature to contemporary issues and challenges affecting UK organisations and multinational companies (MNCs).

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the key components of contemporary human resource management (HRM) and their inter-relation;

(LO2) Recognise the significance of leadership, ethical issues and corporate social responsibility (CSR), and employee commitment for effective people management and organisation effectiveness;

(LO3) Recognise the need for strategic integration of HRM specialisms and functions with organisation strategy and objectives.

(LO4) Critically evaluate the changing nature of the UK and international business environment and the HRM issues that result from this

(LO5) Students will be able to demonstrate a good understanding on the emerging topics in the field of HRM, such as knowledge management, workplace informal learning and career management

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Commercial awareness

(S3) Organisational skills

(S4) Communication skills

(S5) International awareness

(S6) Ethical awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Tutorial
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 5
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 121

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Ethical awareness
How this is developed: Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Group presentation

Skills / attributes: International awareness
How this is developed: Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Group presentation

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Group presentation

Skills / attributes: Organisational skills
How this is developed: Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Group presentation

Skills / attributes: Commer cial awareness
How this is developed: Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Group presentation

Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills
How this is developed: Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Group presentation

Syllabus
 

Lecture 1: Introduction to the Module / HRM and the Contemporary Business Environment;

Lecture 2: Managing HR Functions;

Lecture 3: High Commitment HRM;

Lecture 4: Knowledge Management;

Lecture 5: Diversity Management;

Lecture 6: Employee Engagement;

Lecture 7: Understanding Career;

Lecture 8: Workplace Learning;

Lecture 9: International HRM;

Lecture 10: Using Social Media in HRM;

Lecture 11: Revision;

Lecture 12: Group presentation.

Recommended Texts
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