Module JACS Subject Code(s) ASC Category(ies)

Module Title Number and % of each subject

People and Organisations MBA7000 N500 7

Level (3 to 8) Credits ECTS Credit Module Value % Taught in Welsh Module Type

7 20 10 1.0 0% Taught

Teaching Period Pre-requisites

Semester 1 or Semester 2 None

Module Leader School(s) Campus

Barbara Barnes Cardiff School of Management Llandaff

Assessment Methods

Assessment Code and Duration/Length of Weighting of Threshold Approximate Date

Method Assessment Method Assessment of Submission
WRIT1 - Coursework 1,200 words equivalent 30% 1 Mid-module

–EXAM1 Open Book 2 hours 70% 1 End of module

Case Study Exam 2,800 words equivalent

Aim(s)
This module aims to:
- To allow students to develop a critical insight into the factors that influence the behaviour of people
within organisations and how such behaviour contributes to organisational effectiveness.

- To provide a critical appreciation of the diversity of HRM issues and the primary role and key functions
of HR with reference to relevant theoretical models and concepts of HRM.

- To pay particular attention to organisation structure, culture, conflict and the management of change
and will engage in an exploration the role of the human resource manager and their associated tasks in
this broad organisational context.

- To examine the relationships beyond the organisation and wider environmental and economic factors
that can affect the development of an enterprise.

- To provide students with the opportunity to develop effective planning, analytical and problem solving
skills.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
 Critically analyse key theoretical approaches to the management of change with reference to structure,
culture, conflict and managing self

 Critically examine organisational behaviour in a variety of contexts and develop discussion based on
complex scenarios and the changing external environment

 Develop, explore and critique human resource management approaches in these contexts with reference
to contemporary theory and an understanding of current practice

 A conceptual understanding of the core theories in understanding people and their role in organisations
 Learning and Teaching Delivery Methods
Method Rationale Type of Contact (scheduled/ Total
guided independent hours
study/placement)
Lectures To enable core knowledge and understanding Scheduled 24
content to be delivered to the whole module
cohort
Seminars/ To allow exploration of all aspects of module Scheduled 24
Workshops content (knowledge, understanding, skills &
other attributes) in an interactive group setting
Student- To enable students to independently develop Non - contact 152
Centred their understanding of the module concepts and
Learning to complete formative & summative assessment
activity
Total 200

Indicative Content
 Organisational Behaviour- examining theories of organisational practice, including organisational
structure, culture and power and politics. Incorporating a range of differently sized organisations.

 Human Resource Management- examining key concepts of strategic HRM, bundles of HR practices and
the role of the HR Professional. Also examines scenarios in SMEs where there might be little or no HR
representation.

 Change Management – examining theoretical approaches to change, the role of HR during change and
utilising organisational case studies.

 Reflective Practice- examining theories of learning and reflective practice, professional practice,
management and reflection.

 CSR and Ethics – with a particular focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Required Reading
Linstead, S., Fulop, L., and Lilley S (2009) Management and Organisation, London: Palgrave
Hall

Recommended Reading
Armstrong, M., (2006), Strategic HRM, A Guide to Action, (23rd. ed), London: Kogan Page

Beardwell, L., & Claydon, T., (2017), HRM, A Contemporary Perspective, (8th ed), Harlow: FT/Prentice Hall

Blyton., P & Turnbull, P., (2006), The Dynamics of Employee Relations, (5th ed), London: Palgrave

Kew, J., & Stedwick, J., (2016), Human Resource Management in a Business Context, (3rd Edn) London:
CIPD

Robbins, S.P., and Judge, T. A.,(2012), Organisational Behaviour, Global Edition,(15th ed), Harlow: Pearson

Journals
International Journal of Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Journal
Human Resource Management Review
People Management (CIPD)

Access to Specialist Requirements

None