NBS8661 : Sustainable HRM Work and Employment
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Professor Tracy Scurry
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Emily Yarrow
- 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
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of Sustainable Human Resource Management (HRM) principles and practices, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate sustainability into HRM strategies within organizations. By the end of this module, students should be able to critically analyse the role of HRM in fostering sustainability and contribute to sustainable HRM initiatives in various organizational contexts.
Outline Of Syllabus
Indicative Syllabus:
Introduction to Sustainable HRM, Work and Employment
Sustainable HRM: key concepts, theories, and models
Sustainable HRM practices -recruitment, selection, development, and retention
Green HRM
Ethics and Social Responsibility in HRM
Engaging employees in Sustainable HRM
Sustainable HRM in the Global Context
Sustainable Careers
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 62:00 | 62:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Assessment support |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module combines lectures with student-led workshops and drop-in surgeries. The lectures introduce students to key concepts, theoretical and policy frameworks, and debates. Student-led workshops are designed to provide students with structured tasks and readings which form the basis for extended debate and critique. This will also provide the opportunity for group discussion and activities. Drop-in surgeries provide opportunities for assessment guidance and feedback.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 2 | M | Formative assessment will take place within the workshop sessions of the module, and will include how to answer essay style questions. A range of case studies related to the module materials will be discussed and debated, assisting with the final exam. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The rationale for a written examination is to facilitate testing students’ knowledge of core sustainable HRM concepts, as well as their ability to critically analyse the role of HRM in fostering sustainability.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8661's Timetable