HANDBOOK - Wellington Institute of Technology

HANDBOOK - Wellington Institute of Technology HANDBOOK - Wellington Institute of Technology

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Topic(s) or summary of content:Strategic IssuesInternational influencesManagement and leadership developmentWelfareOrganisation environmentsSHRM and business successTopic 1:PrinciplesLearning Outcome(s):Comprehend the principles of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)Assessment criteria:1.1 Explore the evolution of the personnel, HRM and SHRM fields as a function oftheir environmental context1.2 Demonstrate a depth of understanding of SHRM that allows correct interpretationand extrapolation of ideas to suit different situationsTopic 2:SHRM and the businessLearning Outcome(s):Demonstrate comprehension of various theories, approaches and perspectives onthe human resource management field as a means of evaluating its relevance andcontribution to organisational activitiesAssessment criteria:2.1 Assess the SHRM environment of an organisation, both internal and external2.2 Compare and contrast industrial relations and employment relations and theimplications for organisations2.3 Assess the value and limitations of comparative HRM in an international context2.4 Investigate issues in conducting HR research and evaluate researchmethodologies employed in researching the HRM field.Topic 3:Strategic AlignmentLearning Outcome(s):Understand the development of HR strategy, programmes and policies in conjunctionwith corporate level strategy.Assessment criteria:3.1 Assess the impact and interrelationship of corporate and HRM strategy3.2 Critically evaluate the ability of SHRM to be a source of competitive advantage3.3 Develop HR strategy to achieve corporate and HR objectives

3.4 Examine a range of policies and programmes to achieve the HR strategy3.5 Investigate methods for the implementation and control of HR strategy3.6 Evaluate the impact of ethical issues on HR strategyTopic 4:Contemporary issues & future trendsLearning Outcome(s):Examine selected issues, applications and future trends in the SHRM field.Assessment criteria:4.1 Investigate the role and function of a senior HR practitioner within an organisation4.2 Critically appraise the role of SHRM in change management4.3 Investigate the role of HR in Organisational Development4.4 Assess the impact of key aspects of current legislation in the management ofemployment relations4.5 Explore the future directions of the human resource management andemployment relations disciplinesStudent Resources:Recommended texts and other resources are listed in the course outline.Assessment:Assessment Type Weighting OutcomesOne Essay 30% 1Two Group Presentation 30% 2Three Examination 40% 1, 2, 3, 4Reporting Grades:Grade Key 3Successful Completion of Course:Students must achieve a minimum of a C grade.

3.4 Examine a range <strong>of</strong> policies and programmes to achieve the HR strategy3.5 Investigate methods for the implementation and control <strong>of</strong> HR strategy3.6 Evaluate the impact <strong>of</strong> ethical issues on HR strategyTopic 4:Contemporary issues & future trendsLearning Outcome(s):Examine selected issues, applications and future trends in the SHRM field.Assessment criteria:4.1 Investigate the role and function <strong>of</strong> a senior HR practitioner within an organisation4.2 Critically appraise the role <strong>of</strong> SHRM in change management4.3 Investigate the role <strong>of</strong> HR in Organisational Development4.4 Assess the impact <strong>of</strong> key aspects <strong>of</strong> current legislation in the management <strong>of</strong>employment relations4.5 Explore the future directions <strong>of</strong> the human resource management andemployment relations disciplinesStudent Resources:Recommended texts and other resources are listed in the course outline.Assessment:Assessment Type Weighting OutcomesOne Essay 30% 1Two Group Presentation 30% 2Three Examination 40% 1, 2, 3, 4Reporting Grades:Grade Key 3Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:Students must achieve a minimum <strong>of</strong> a C grade.

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