Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7507YPCM-SEP-PAR
Aims
To critically appraise concepts and models of strategic HRM and to evaluate the contribution of HRM to the organisation
To analyse practice and theory in human resource strategy with particular reference to labour market context, recruitment and selection, talent management, diversity, development, organisational learning, performance management, reward and other contemporary strategy areas
To integrate HRM strategy with business strategy and to align HRM strategy horizontally showing awareness of professional body standards and best practice.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically analyse the relationship between HRM strategy and organisational effectiveness using a range of academic models to explore key themes
2.
Critically analyse organisational responses in HR planning, flexibility, recruitment and selection to changes in markets, technology and structure
3.
Critically evaluate and apply techniques for effective performance management and reward system in a diverse environment
4.
Critically appraise the role of HRD in developing and utilizing intellectual capital for competitive advantage.
5.
Critically assess strategic choices in the employment relationship (representation, diversity, ethics)
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Organisational strategy and strategic HRM
Talent retention
Flexibility - managing uncertainty
Strategic choices in recruitment
Selection decisions and best practice in talent management
Managing HRD and organisational learning
Strategic integration of performance management
Reward strategy
Strategic responsibility of exit management
Strategic choice in employment relationships
Integrating equality and diversity in strategy
International resourcing strategy
Ethical choices in HR strategy - the role of the HR professional
Additional Information:Topics covered in lectures are supported by additional tutorial blocks to focus on integration of HRM and encourage critical reflection.
The additional tutorial blocks will provide a venue for formative feedback and a review of summative coursework