Core Module Information
Module title: People and Organisational Development

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: HRM11415
Module leader: Laura Gerard
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

N/A

Description of module content:

This module includes critical examination of the impact of people management on organisational and individual behaviour in the key areas of organisational change, leadership, motivation, engagement, and employee well-being (including coaching in the workplace), within the contexts of HRM, OD and OB. This module examines the changing role of the HR function, its influence on achieving competitive advantage, and the broader context in which it operates. The module is also concerned with learner development of a business orientation, a concern with adding value through HR practice, and a range of skills pivotal to successful people management practice and effective leadership. This includes critical reflection, problem solving and decision-making skills; enhanced IT proficiency and academic writing skills along with developing personal effectiveness and credibility at work.

Learning Outcomes for module:

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to
LO1. Critically evaluate major contemporary research and debates in the related fields of human resource management (HRM), Organisational Development (OD) and Organisational Behaviour (OB)
LO2. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to formulate and justify strategies for effectively managing people (individually and in teams) in organisations.
LO3. Critically evaluate the changing role and influence of HR professionals and the HR function.
LO4. Demonstrate essential skills in problem solving, decision making, influencing, and working with others.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, ONLINE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: ONLINE
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Laura Gerard
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online On-demand Webinar 12 Contact Module Leader
Online Guided independent study 50 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 138 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 90 ALL 14/15 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 5000 Contact Module Leader
Class Test 10 ALL 14/15 HOURS= 05.00, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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