BUS2028 : Human Resource Management II
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Clare Butler
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To develop an understanding of the different options and approaches to managing people in organisations (HRM)
To develop an understanding of the complexities involved in managing people in organisations
To develop a critical understanding of how the different approaches of HRM can affect employees and the organisation.ogical aspects of work.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module provides an introduction to the practice of managing people in organisations. It examines management as a social process, and offers a critical understanding of how management is performed, why and with what effect. Alongside the practical and theoretical, the module explores the art of management considering the aesthetic, emotional and psychological aspects of work in an international context.
Understanding HRM
Emotion and aesthetics at work
Involvement and participation
Employee engagement and commitment
Motivation and Reward
The impact of HRM
Learning and Human Resource Development
Leadership and management
International HRM
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 28 | 1:00 | 28:00 | Assessment Preparation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 28 | 1:00 | 28:00 | Directed reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PIP |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PIP prior to semester two essay assessment hand in 3X1 hour surgery to aid students |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 28 | 1:00 | 28:00 | Prep for small group teaching |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures introduce theoretical frameworks and different aspects of theory and relate this to practical examples through the use of case studies. The seminars are designed to help students think critically through the issues involved in managing HRM in the modern and future workplace. Drop-in/surgeries are intended to support students with their assignment preparation.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 100 | Individual essay - 2000 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 1 | M | 4 drop in sessions |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment is designed to assess both students' knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management and its contribution to organisational performance
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS2028's Timetable