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Mod Spec BHM347 PDF
Mod Spec BHM347 PDF
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Contributing School & Subject Groups (and %): Credit Value & ECTS Credits:
None Specified 7.5
Conditional Details:
None Specified
Module Dependencies
Pre-requisites: Co-requisites:
None Specified None Specified
Prohibited Combinations:
None Specified
Module Aims:
This module examines two key activities of Human Resource and Work Psychology Practitioners: Recruitment and Selection
(including Selection Assessment) Performance Measurement Management and reward. The module aims to provide a solid
theoretical foundation for these activities as well as facilitating the development of practical skills
The module learning outcomes are in compliance with the BPS and CIPD accreditation regulations.
During weeks 6 to 8 the HRMB students will be taught separately from the WPB/OPB/OB students to ensure more professionally
appropriate content.
International Dimensions:
International perspectives on best practice in selection and assessment, and performance management, along with national
variations in reward policy and strategy are considered in the module. A discussion of international legal environment for selection
informs understanding of ethical issues.
Corporate Connections:
Module content will draw on case examples of applying assessment and managing performance in organisations in the UK and
internationally.
Ethical Approval:
Work on the module does not require ethical approval
Links to Research:
The module draws on the lecturers? research in the areas of selection and performance management. The group work also
involves HRMB students conducting relevant desk research, and W/OPB students collecting some primary data.
Module Delivery
Lecture: 27 hours
Workshop: 6 hours
There will also be a one day skills workshop that will focus on the development of practical skills around assessment. Particular
focus will be given to the contexts of developmental appraisal (for HRMB students) and recruitment assessment (for non-HRMB
students).
Module Assessment
Methods of Assessment & associated weighting (including approaches to formative assessment as well as summative):
Common
Duration/ Modules/
Assessment Assessment
Category Submission Exempt from
Type Weight
Date Anonymous
Marking
February to
Closed Book 2:00hrs No 80%
June Exam
Group
Coursework 05/Mar/2018 No 20%
Assignment
For HRMB Students: A Group Report On A Case Study. The Word Limit Is
2000 Words, excluding References, Appendices And Footnotes. For Other
Details Students: A Group Report On The Design Of A Selection Procedure. The
Word Limit Is 2000 Words, Excluding References, Appendices And
Footnotes.
Individual
Portfolio 05/Mar/2018 No Pass/Fail
Assignment
Total: 100%
Pass/Fail assessments are not included when calculating the final module mark. Please
refer to the Assessment Rationale for further explanation of their role in your module.
Method of Submission:
Electronic Copy Only
Assessment Rationale:
1. Examinations (80%)
Examination questions are written so as to test for understanding and critical evaluation, as is stated in the learning outcomes
(Points 1-5). (80% of module mark)
2. Group Activity (20%)
An assessed group activity is also used to reflect the Course-specific specialist content in Weeks 6-8 (Point 6 in the learning
outcomes/objectives). (20% of module mark).
This will be assessed as pass/fail. Satisfactory completion of the portfolio will be a prerequisite for receiving a grade on the
module.
Feedback Rationale:
Feedback on workshops will take place on the day as the primary purpose is to develop professional skills. Written feedback is
provided to HRMB students on the portfolio submitted.
Written feedback on group coursework.
Summary feedback is provided on overall examination performance at module level.
Teaching Frequency:
1 large lecture room for 3 hours for
weeks 1-9. In weeks 6-8 the group
splits into HRMB students who
Room & AV Requirements:
would stay in the main teaching Specialist Software in IT Labs:
No AV Requirements Specified
room, and non-HRMB students who None Specified
No Room Requirements Specified
will need a separate smaller
classroom space. Week 9 will see
all students back together in the
main teaching room