CE3590: Managing People
| School | Continuing and Professional Education |
| Department Code | LEARN |
| Module Code | CE3590 |
| External Subject Code | 100085 |
| Number of Credits | 10 |
| Level | L4 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Ms Janet Stephens |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2019/0 |
Outline Description of Module
To provide an introduction to the skills and managerial techniques required for the effective management of people
On completion of the module a student should be able to
Knowledge:
- list the reasons why human resource management is important.
- identify and describe the main parts of the recruitment process.
- compare and evaluate models of motivation.
Understanding:
- explain in their own words what the term ‘human resource management’ involves.
- make suggestions regarding how to apply the models of motivation to their own place of work to improve motivations levels within the workplace.
- solve problem questions by applying employment law taught during the course.
- apply different methods of team work to tasks completed during the course.
How the module will be delivered
Lectures and small group work.
Group discussions/ group exercises.
Role plays
Practical assessment
Research tasks
Class presentations
Independent work
Reflection
Case studies
20 contact hours.
Skills that will be practised and developed
- write a job description and person specification.
- design a list of interview questions and an appropriate grading system.
- use negotiation skills to resolve conflict in a role play.
- apply leadership skills and team work techniques to group work.
Students will be competent in study skills appropriate to this level.
How the module will be assessed
Coursework: (e.g. one or more essay))
Employment Law
Group Work
Job Description
Negotation / conflict resolution
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assessment | 100 | Managing People | N/A |
Syllabus content
Introduction and overview of topic
2. Human Resource Management
3. Recruitment and Selection
4. Motivation
5. Leadership and Teamwork
6. Employee Rights
7. Conflict and Negotiation
8. Practical assessment
9. Appraisals and dismissal
10. Conclusion of course and summary
Some topics may take longer than one week to cover.