Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	LM HR Policies in Practice 2
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 34295
Module Lead	Stephen Clapcott
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LM HR Policies in Practice 1 - (07 34293)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module builds on HR Policies in Practice 1 to further develop students’ knowledge of a variety of practical issues and problems that HR professionals typically confront. It elaborates on issues in the first module and deepens students’ understanding of the legal framework and its practical implications for the employment relationship and contract of employment. It provides the foundation for subsequent professional development and enables students to learn from and interact with people with first-hand experience of HR management.
Learning Outcomes	Building on and deepening knowledge from HRPiP1, by the end of the HRPiP2 module students should be able to: Further understand, analyse and critically evaluate the importance of organisational-level employment relations processes that support organisational performance, including the design and implementation of policies and practices in the areas of: employee engagement, diversity management, employee communication, involvement and participation, negotiation and bargaining, conflict resolution and change management and management control. Further understand, analyse and critically evaluate the importance of employment relations procedures that help mitigate organisational risk, including the design and implementation of policies and practices in the areas of discipline, grievance, dismissal and redundancy Further promote professionalism and an ethical approach to HRM and HRD practice in organizations Manage themselves more effectively at work or in another professional context Manage interpersonal relationships at work more effectively Further demonstrate an essential people management skill set Draw and elaborate realistic and appropriate conclusions within HRM Write a reflective account of what has been learned during the project (see Dissertation: Management Research Report) and how this can be applied in the future Make sound and justifiable decisions and solve problems more effectively Act ethically and professionally with a demonstrated commitment to leadership and management development and to continuous personal and professional development
Assessment	34295-01 : 2,000 word individual assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	One 2,000 word individual assignment (100%).
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