This course aims to provide participants with a detailed understanding of contemporary issues that human resource managers face in contemporary business.

18 hours of lectures in semester 2

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The assessment will consist of two pieces of work: 2000-word essay (50%) and a 2500-word management report (50%).

This course aims to:

■ provide participants with a detailed understanding of contemporary issues that human resource managers face in contemporary business.

■ introduce students to the theory and practice of Human Resource Management.

■ introduce students to the main functional areas within Human Resource Management and how these may impact upon organisations and individuals.

■ provide the opportunity to understand and critically evaluate research and practice in the field of Human Resource Management.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Identify and explain contemporary challenges in human resource management.

2. Critically appraise the importance of contextual issue when considering the challenges faced by HR managers.

3. Critically examine appropriate literature on key topics.

4. Critically review the HR systems and tools available to address key challenges.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.