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Title | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HRM | ||
Code | ULMS364 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr DL Preece Work, Organisation and Management D.Preece@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | 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 |
12 |
24 12 12 |
60 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 12
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120 mins X 1 totaling 24
60 mins X 1 totaling 12 60 mins X 1 totaling 12 |
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Private Study | 90 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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: Assessed Group Debate Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Duration: 45 minutes Weighting: 60% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Non-standard penalt | 45 minutes | 60 | ||||
Assessment 2 : Negotiated assessment Either an individual 1000 word report or a 5 minute individual presentation. Choice of assessment is at the studentâs discretion. Assessment Type: Coursewor | 1000 words or 5 minu | 40 |
Aims |
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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 |
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(LO1) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the key components of contemporary human resource management (HRM) and their inter-relation; |
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(LO2) Recognise the significance of leadership, ethical issues and corporate social responsibility (CSR), and employee commitment for effective people management and organisation effectiveness; |
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(LO3) Recognise the need for strategic integration of HRM specialisms and functions with organisation strategy and objectives. |
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(LO4) Critically evaluate the changing nature of the UK and international business environment and the HRM issues that result from this |
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(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 |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Commercial awareness |
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(S3) Organisational skills |
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(S4) Communication skills |
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(S5) International awareness |
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(S6) Ethical awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Online Asynchronous Learning Materials Teaching Method: Lecture Teaching Method: Seminar Teaching Method: Group Study Self-Directed Learning Hours: 90 Costs Information: Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Ethical awareness Skills / attributes: International awareness Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Organisational sk
ills Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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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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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |