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Title MANAGING PEOPLE
Code ULMS206
Coordinator Dr HOC Onillon Caldwell
Work, Organisation and Management
Hyacinthe.Caldwell@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 5 FHEQ First 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

 12

         36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
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 2: Individual Essay Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 1000 words Weighting: 40% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonym  0    40       
Assessment 1: Assessed Group Presentation Assessment Type: Presentation Duration: 20 minutes plus 2000 word supporting document Weighting: 60% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late  45    60       

Aims

This module seeks to introduce students to the concepts, theories and frameworks relating to the management of people within diverse business and organisational environments. The module will seek to support the development of subject specific and transferable skills necessary for future employment in careers which have a people management component. Students will engage with a wide selection of case studies to explore, derive, and present solutions to a range of challenges relating to the management of people in a variety of organisations and contexts

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to identify and appraise the role of the HR function in modern organisations

(LO2) Students will be able to apply selected Management and HRM theories, frameworks, and concepts to develop solutions for people management issues

(LO3) Students will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary HRM practices

(LO4) Students will be able to demonstrate how HRM practices affect different stakeholders

(LO5) Students will be able to critically reflect on the roles played by contemporary changes on the role and purpose of the HR function

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Teamwork

(S4) Organisational skills

(S5) Communication skills

(S6) Ethical awareness

(S7) International Awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture
Description: Weekly 2-hour lecture covering relevant theory, content and concepts related to the management of people in contemporary organisational contexts.
Scheduled Directed Learning Hours: 24
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Seminar
Description: Bi-weekly (2 hour) seminar sessions where students apply theory and concepts from lectures to a related case stud. Students will also have the opportunity to present case study solutions for formative feedback in preparation for their assessed case submission.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 12:
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 114
Self-directed learning hours can involve additional reading and research related to module topics, preparatory work for seminars, and the preparation of responses to case questions in a presentation format for their bi-weekly seminars. Students may also use this time to work in their teams to prepare th eir assessed group case presentation and to prepare their individual written assessment work.

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Flexible and Adaptable
How this is developed: The use of assessed team-based case work will require discussion and negotiation within the group and a flexible attitude to resolving problems and determining solutions
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Assessed Group Presentation

Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills
How this is developed: The module is taught from a problem based pedagogy, and builds up each week the skill set for the individual learner to contribute to their own learning and to their seminar team and to establish confidence and competence in developing appropriate solutions to complex problems
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Assessed Group Presentation and Individual Report

Skills / attributes: Teamwork
How this is developed: Much of the seminar work is team ba sed and students will be working closely with colleagues throughout the module
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Assessed Group Presentation

Skills / attributes: Organisational skills
How this is developed: Students will be required to prepare both individual and team-based assessments, requiring them to not only manage themselves but also team members to undertake the module workload. This will assist in effectively developing their organisational skills
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Assessed Group Presentation and Individual Report

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: The assessment suite requires the student to communicate ideas and solutions to problems in both written and oral / visual format, contributing to the general development of communication skills
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Assessed Group Presentation and Individual Report

Skills / attributes: Ethically aware
How this is developed : The Management of People is rooted in ethical considerations which will be addressed throughout the lecture and seminar content
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Assessed Group Presentation and Individual Report

Skills / attributes: International awareness
How this is developed: An international perspective and examples will be provided throughout this module; students will be encouraged to seek their problem solutions / assessment topics for a from a broad pallet of case studies and applications from international contexts
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Assessed Group Presentation and Individual Report

Syllabus
 

Key Topic Areas:
• Overview and the nature of HRM
• Workforce Planning and Talent management
• Recruitment, Selection and Retention of employees
• Employee Reward and Engagement
• Performance Management
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
• Career development and employability

Recommended Texts
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