- Course Code
- MS 3547
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr B Okay-Somerville
Pre-requisites
MS 1008 Managing Organizations
Notes
Available normally to students in Programme Year 3.
Overview
This course provides an in-depth examination of key theories and concepts in Human Resource Management (HRM) and demonstrates how these concepts can be applied in practice, using relevant case studies. Key themes to be covered include important HRM issues like the link between strategy and HRM, organizational design, team and organizational performance, employee relations, the strategic aspect of compensation and other emerging trends in HRM (life-work balance; virtual organizations and teleworking)
There are five broad topics covered.
- The origins and development of Human Resource Management
- The role and function of HRM in organizations
- The key issues in managing employee relations
- The contentious issues relating to the management of people
- The international comparisons in HRM and its influence on convergence within the discipline
Structure
2 one-hour lectures per week (6 weeks) and 6 two-hour tutorials.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination (80%); continuous assessment (20%) consisting of a an essay (2,500 words).
Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
This will take place via tutorial discussions on HRM topics and informally through verbal feedback on case study questions. Questions for students to discuss will also be placed on discussion boards.
Feedback
Written feedback is given on the essay. Verbal feedback is given on the answers to case study questions in tutorial classes. Class feedback will also be given on discussion board responses.