ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

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Title Managing People, Performance and Development
Code KMPA104
Coordinator Mr NJ Greer
Centre For Innovation In Education
N.Greer@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

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

KMPA100 The Individual, Civil Society and the State; KMPA101 Culture, Politics and Power; KMPA102 Policy and Implementation; KMPA103 Managing Finance in the Public and Non-Governmental Sector 

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           50

100

150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
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 5 Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Unexcused late submission receives no credit Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  3 out of 8 weeks (Fi    15       
Assessment 4 Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Unexcused late submission receives no credit Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  3 out of eight weeks    35       
Assessment 3 Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Unexcused late submission receives no credit Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  3 out of eight weeks         
Assessment 2 Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Unexcused late submission receives no credit Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weekly    21       
Assessment 1 Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Unexcused late submission receives no credit Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  4 out of 8 weeks (Ap    20       

Aims

Provide students with an understanding of the principal themes of managing people in complex public service organisations; Develop students' understanding of the realities of organisations and strategies for managing people in organisations, including performance management systems; Challenge students to reflect on their own management and leadership behaviours and styles; Introduce students to various approaches to human resource and organisational development.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Critically evaluate a range of contemporary issues with regard to managing people in an organization;

(LO2) Evaluate the theory and practice of leadership in public services and critically reflect on their own leadership and management behaviour;

(LO3) Analyse the specific problems of people management in public service and non-governmental organisations;

(LO4) Critically evaluate approaches to performance and performance management of staff.

(S1) Communication Skills: Students will have opportunities to develop written and oral communication skills through group discussions, presentations and coursework. This will be assessed by written assignments, reports, the dissertation and short individual and group presentations;

(S2) Problem Solving and Decision Making: Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or course of action in their course assessment;

(S3) Information and Communication Technology Skills: Students will have opportunities to improve their ICT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, data bases, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course of researching and presenting coursework;

(S4) Personal Effectiveness: This applies to all modules where students will be encouraged to think critically about theory and practice, and to challenge and critique assumptions about the management of people and organisations. In doing so they will be able to recognise and consider issues such as ethical dilemmas, corporate social responsibility, organisational values, leadership approaches and styles. This will be assessed through attaining the appropriate level of critical engagement with theory and practice in programme assignments;

(S5) Time management: This applies to all modules of the programme and is relevant for planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules)
Description: Approximately 4 hours per week
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 4.

Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules)
Description: Approximately 8 hours per week
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 8.


Syllabus

 

Leadership and Performance Management; Individual difference and behaviour in organisations; Leadership and management, theories, functions and comparisons; The learning process- individuals, groups and organisations; Organisational culture, management and learning.


Recommended Texts

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