BUS2035 : HR to Improve Working Lives
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Dr Nosheen Khan
- 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: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to explore how the HR function influences the operationalization of ethical and legal people practices to enhance the quality of working life.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus is focused on the following key themes:
1. The factors that impact the quality of working life and the role of the HR function in the operationalization of a quality of working life environment;
2. How HR practices differ across countries in their approaches to enhancing the quality of working life, taking into account political, cultural, economic, and social considerations.
3. The ethical and legal factors that impact the operationalization of people practices;
4. The importance of professional and self-development of people professionals in the context of the CIPD’s Profession Map;
5. How organizations use a range of organizational performance data to enhance the quality of working life.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | PIP lectures to develop module knowledge learning outcomes |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Preparation and completion of assessments. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Pre and Post- session reading and research activities. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PIP workshops to develop module skills learning outcomes. Mainly set in computer labs |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | PIP drop-in surgeries to address ongoing assessment queries |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 67:00 | 67:00 | Wider independent reading, research and other activities |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | PIP sessions to deliver module overview and assessment information |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The teaching methods used are to reflect the applied and practical nature of the module. The lectures will present students with the underlying theoretical concepts and small group activities at the end of each lecture will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the importance of these concepts. The purpose of workshops will be to prepare students for summative assessments by their involvement in peer discussions and feedback.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 100 | 2000 word business report. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab exercise | 2 | M | Instructor-led and peer review of data analysis and presentation. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Formative Assessment
Formative assessment will take place within the workshops and drop-in surgeries.
Summative Assessment
Semester 2: A 2,000-word business report assessing learning outcomes: KO 3&4 and SO 3.
Feedback Strategy
Formative: Peer and tutor formative feedback will be given as part of the workshop activities. This will be supported by the drop-in surgeries.
Summative:
Assessment: In-text and summary feedback in accordance with the assessment marking criteria
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS2035's Timetable