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Title Human Resource Management : Academic and Practitioner Perspectives
Code ULMS550
Coordinator Dr SB Raheem
Work, Organisation and Management
Salma.Raheem@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 30

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
  		120 mins X 1 totaling 24
  		      60 mins X 1 totaling 12
60 mins X 1 totaling 12
  		 
Private Study 240
TOTAL HOURS 300

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
Individual blog entry. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -1500 words    30       
Individual executive summary. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -1000 words    10       
Individual blog entry. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -1000 words    0       
Two quizzes. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  One hour per quiz    10       
Group written assignment. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -1250 words    25       
Case-based group professional report. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -3000 words    25       

Aims

Support the development of students’ analysis and HR decision making skills.

For the students, to demonstrate the ability to research, analyse and present information coherently. This is in relation to two main components, namely:

Professional and personal development/analysis of 'self’ as a critically reflective learner;

Academic (linked to professional) transition over the year and also key issues in HR within the strategic business world/overview of how their knowledge and views have changed during two semesters.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Manage more effectively at work or in another professional context;

(LO2) Manage interpersonal relationships at work more effectively;

(LO3) Make sound and justifiable decisions and solve problems more effectively;

(LO4) Lead and influence others more effectively;

(LO5) Demonstrate enhanced IT proficiency;

(LO6) Demonstrate an essential people management skill-set;

(LO7) Demonstrate competence in postgraduate study skills;

(LO8) Interpret financial information and manage financial resources.

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Commercial awareness

(S4) Organisation skills

(S5) Communication skills

(S6) IT skills

(S7) International awareness

(S8) Lifelong learning skills

(S9) Ethical awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus

1 hour online asynchronous learning per week x 12 weeks
1 hour online synchronous lecture per week x 12 weeks
2 hour face-to-face seminar every week x 12 weeks
1 hour face-to-face peer-to-peer learning every week (unscheduled) x 12 weeks
Self-directed learning x 240 hours

Syllabus
 

The syllabus will focus on a series of questions which will be linked to the content of the other core taught modules during semesters one and two. Students will learn the key skill of critically reflective writing in academic, professional and personal contexts. Furthermore, there will be a clear aim of linking academic and professional / personal learning in order to enhance the skills and knowledge of the students.

The teaching and learning strategy will use a case-based approach to facilitate the application of evidence-based research to practitioner skill development and decision-making.

Learning materials will broadly focus on key topics aligned with CIPD Profession Map on core knowledge and behaviours including:

HRM in a globalised context;
Inclusive HRM practice;
Ethics;
Strategic HRM ;
Analytical skills for HRM ;
Financial decision making in HRM practice.

Recommended Texts
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