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The module examines the definitions and development of the HRM function and provides and overview of the range of areas in which it can make a contribution to the management of an organisation. It highlights the way in which these have been adapted or developed to meet the changing needs of organisations in recent years. The module has three main areas of focus; the first surrounds exploring the HRM function in organisations whilst looking at the different stakeholder perceptions and how the function affects them. Secondly it examines how a HR department can manage employee resourcing and all that is involved within this with the focus being on employee recruitment and selection processes and the practical application of these practices; finally the module evaluates employee training and development strategies by considering the many different options that are available to organisations and exploring the process through which they make these decisions in practice.

LO1: Explain the concept of human resource management (HRM) and identify the major trends affecting the HR profession.
LO2: Examine the role played by HR specialists and line managers in people management strategies in a range of organisations.
LO3: Understand the main models and methods adopted in employee resourcing with particular focus on recruitment and selection and assess the impact of these processes on organisational success.
LO4: Understand the systematic process of training and development and identify the extent to which this influences the performance of individuals within the organisation.