Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM People Management and Development
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Management
Module Code	07 38948
Module Lead	Dr Fuk Ying Tse
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-15 hours Practical Classes and workshops-5 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The module provides students with an introduction to the antecedents and consequences of people behaviour in organisations, with particular emphasis on the management process. Intellectually, the module takes a broad view of organisational behaviour and explores the links between psychology, organisational psychology, organisational sociology and management science as an aid to an understanding of people's behaviour and experience of work in organisations. At a practical level, the module examines current talent management and HRM practices such as selection, motivation, team working, equality and diversity. This reflects the fact that the vast majority of students taking the module are pursuing careers in management and/or in public agencies concerned with work and employment. It is in these very organisations where familiarity with, and expertise in, these areas are of key importance.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critique and apply different approaches to understanding people management in different organisational contexts. Identify and critically evaluate the different levels at which organisations and people operate and apply lessons learned for developing effective talent management skills. Appraise the complexities of talent management and HRM practices, and assess their implications for people and organisations working in different management development roles. Critically evaluate the ethics behind people management.
Assessment	38948-01 : Individual Assignment : Coursework (70%) 38948-02 : Group Video/ Presentation : Practical (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: (3000 word equivalent) digital artefact individual assignment (70%). (2500 word equivalent) group visual presentation, e.g. using powerpoint, videos, posters, dramatic role play (30%). Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component(s): (3000 word equivalent) digital artefact individual assignment (70%). AND/OR (1000 word) individual critical analysis of the group visual presentation (30%).
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