Emerging Issues in HRM and Ind Rels (N1085)
Emerging Issues in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Module N1085
Module details for 2011 cohort.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to emerging issues in the practice and theory of human resource management and industrial relations. It aims to keep students abreast with challenging and leading edge issues facing organisations in these topics and through detailed discussion of these, develop the practice of critical thinking. The content of the course will change as new challenges emerge, however lectures will initially include issues such as what combination of HRM practices produce effective performance, comparing managers across international spaces and the impact of high performance workplaces in the organisation. The course will therefore cover emerging in both human resource management and industrial relations.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 12 (20 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Mid Year Assessment | 75.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Teaching | LECTURE | 1 hour | 111110111111 |
| Autumn Teaching | SEMINAR | 1 hour | 111110111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Andreas Kornelakis
Assess convenor, Convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/280956
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