MODULE: Principles of Human Resource Management Incorporating recruitment, people management, employment relations and more, human resource management knowledge and skills are essential to business organisations worldwide. Principles of Human Resource Management introduces you to human resources (HR) as an area of academic study and professional practice. You will explore the contribution of HR policy to businesses nationally and across the globe, use case studies to evaluate real-world examples of management practices and learn to identify factors in the external environment that impact on the employment relationship. The module is delivered through a combination of lectures and seminars. Guest speakers, class discussions and student-led presentations will also feature throughout.
Aims and objectives of the module: Provide an insight into the distinct contribution of Human Resource Management policy and practice to employee and organisational performance Examine the links between social relationships within organisations, the external environment, and the effective management of human resources and employment relations Explore ‘real-life’ practical examples and advice about the management of human resources Improve understanding of the differing roles within the HR profession from administrative, to advisory to executive, whilst engaging students with the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
What will the assessments be like? Principles of Human Resource Management is assessed in equal parts through a written assessment and a final exam.
Who will teach me? The number of tutors on a module can vary, but you will usually have three to four tutors teaching you throughout this module.