STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (BLENDED LEARNING) - 2020/1

Module Overview

On completion of this module learners will have a deep and systematic understanding of different theoretical models of all aspects of Strategic Human Resource Management. Learners will be able to compare and evaluate different methodologies and approaches to the strategic management of human resources. Learners will be able incorporate a due consideration of ethical dilemmas in their practice and use their judgement to resolve conflict and communicate the need for effective human resource management practices.

Module provider

Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management

Module Leader

WINCHENBACH Anke (Hosp & Tour)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 7

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Semester 1

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

All participants must meet the entry criteria for the Programme.

Module content

Indicative content includes:

• Overview of strategic Human Resource Management include strategic HRM


• High performance culture


• Workforce planning


• Talent management and succession planning


• Diversity and inclusion


• Professional development, including Continuous Professional Development


• UK employment law and regulatory compliance

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to critically evaluate the efficacy of the approach to managing human resources in their own organisation. Assessment will need to demonstrate how the learners have Incorporated elements of the latest academic thinking into their critical appraisal of current practice in their own organisation.

Summative assessment:

Individual Report - 90%

Learners will be required to produce a business report of 2,500 words outlining the impact of their companies approach to a specific element of human resource management (workforce planning, talent management and succession planning, professional development etc). Learners will need to be selective in terms of both the topic to cover and the associated impact assessment of this topic. Learners will be required to evidence how the application of their current organisation’s policy maps to the latest academic thinking in their chosen topic area.

Individual E-portfolio – 10%

Learners will be required to reflect on the application of learning in the workplace. Learners will be required to draft and deliver a short, 1,000 word, reflection note on what they are going to do differently as a senior leader as a result of studying this module.

Formative Assessment

Learners will work regularly in groups and as individuals, participating in classroom or online discussion forums and webinars, to demonstrate their understanding of the subject contents and application. Learners will be required to complete online guided learning activities that demonstrate the ability to analyse key components of organisational strategy. Awareness will be built up by learners being required to lead and participate to share understanding and knowledge of elements of organisational strategy. For example, learners may be required to present online a short presentation containing information from their organisation. Learners will receive peer feedback as well as comments from the academic and industry subject matter experts.

Feedback

Learners will be given formal feedback on their assessments and receive regular, informal feedback on their contribution throughout the module.

Module aims

• This module aims to enable learners to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the full range of activities that are covered by a strategic and integrated approach to human resource management. The module will provide a theoretical framework for learners to consider in the context of their own organisations’ people strategy, policies and processes. Drawing on the latest academic research, and pioneering approaches in professional practice, learners should be equipped to develop their own management skills in the context of effective human resource management.

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The teaching and learning methods incorporate a blended learning approach, centred around the key online learning design principles of – Learner centred; Useful; Engaging; Flexible; Consistent; Supportive and Accessible.

The teaching and learning undertaken on this module will reflect the following categories of training:

• 1. Teaching of Theory. (May include lectures, role play, simulation exercises, online learning, research and networking)


• 2. Practical Training. (May include shadowing, mentoring, industry visits and participation in guided activities to apply the theoretical knowledge, concepts and models in the day-to-day working practice).


• 3. Learning support and time spent writing assignments and partaking in assessments.


• 4. Reflective learning and self-evaluation to impart new knowledge, skills and behaviours only. (E-portfolio) Learners taking this module will cover theoretical aspects with a mix of campus-based sessions, online and self-directed learning activities.

Learners taking this module will cover theoretical aspects with a mix of campus-based sessions, online and self-directed learning activities. Learners will be expected to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and take an active part in any asynchronous activities such as forums, wikis, blogs etc., as well as synchronous activities (i.e. virtual meetings) where appropriate. Participation in these activities, with emphasis on the self-directed learning activities, will be essential to the successful achievement of learning outcomes in this module.

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: MANM463

Other information

None

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.