Module overview
It focuses on the challenges of managing people within a global context.
The module will provide you with a practical grounding in the skills necessary to present a clear and concise business report in global human resource management.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- critically evaluate a variety of theoretical models relating to managing effectively in organisations;
- apply problem-solving techniques drawing upon, and integrating, knowledge to tackle organisational and personnel scenarios within global context;
- examine contemporary challenges associated with effective management across organisations internationally;
- show knowledge and skills in diversity management across international/global organisations;
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- explain the behaviour of people within and across different cultures;
- evaluate differences in attitudes and behaviours in the workplace;
- demonstrate effective ways of valuing and managing diversity within a global context.
- communicate effectively with a diverse cohort of people;
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the value of diversity and specifically how differences in peoples thinking, attitudes and behaviour impacts on managing effectively in organisations;
- the importance and value of individual differences in managing people within a global context;
- the importance of policies, practices and skills necessary to manage effectively within and across organisations, recognising both intra and inter-cultural differences.
- challenges surrounding the complexity and dynamism of organisations internationally;
Syllabus
Topics:
- Management challenges within a global context
- Individual differences and diversity in a changing global environment
- Culture – organisational and environmental factors
- Leadership and Teams
- Employee relations across the globe
- Strategic and International Human Resource Management
- Person-organisation ‘fit’ within international or global organisations
- International selection and training
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
With the aim of developing both knowledge and skill, the module will make use of various learning and teaching approaches and methods. Besides more traditional lecture-led sessions, students will be required to work on case studies designed to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject area; this group work activity will support peer-to-peer learning. The fact that this module emphasises differences in learning across cultures, approaches to selection and training, teamwork and leadership for example across global managerial contexts, demonstrates the commitment to internationalisation and methods of teaching (e.g. case studies, & group discussions) will reflect the commitment in challenging students to think globally.
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 126 |
Teaching | 24 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Ashleigh M.J., & Mansi, A. (2012). The Psychology of People in Organisations. Pearsons.
Torrington, D., Taylor S., Hall, L., & Atkinson, C. (2011). Human Resource Management. Financial UK: Times Prentice.
Gilmore S., and Williams, S. (2009). Human Resource Management. Oxford University Press.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Class discussionsSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External