Business and Human Resource Management

The module offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies within a globalized business environment. It underscores the profound impact of cultural diversity on organizational dynamics, leadership approaches, and communication strategies. Students explore into various cultural dimensions, cross-cultural communication techniques, and negotiation strategies. The module ensures students are well-equipped with the skills necessary to adeptly manage cultural differences, fostering inclusivity and collaboration within a diverse work environment. Additionally, it encompasses essential aspects such as cultural intelligence, global leadership, and adaptive management practices tailored to diverse cultural contexts.

This module is designed to teach HR students the skills to recruit and select the best talent to help drive organizational strategy. The module will also prepare HR students to evaluate two methods for job analysis and several selection methods with an emphasis on designing and conducting professional and valid interviews. Students will learn how to design and ask interview questions that are behaviorally anchored and focused on person-fit and job-fit skills, both of which are important for successful adaptation and effective performance on the job. Students will also learn how to design a process and framework for final individual or group selection. Lastly, they will learn several strategies to successfully onboard new employees, train them, and assess their work performance.

This unit introduces students to a real-world work setting, allowing students to learn directly from experienced learning and development professionals. Students will have the opportunity to develop professional and practical skills and increase their employability, networks and industry understanding. Students will critically reflect on feedback on their performance, what they have learned about themselves and how their academic studies have prepared them to be an effective learner.

This unit provides an advanced understanding of various change management models within a sustainability framework. The unit takes a critical approach to the drivers of organizational change and the process for managing change while ensuring business sustainability.

This module aims to allow learners to contribute to various aspects on decision-making process that influence an organization’s behaviour and improve its performance. It enables learners to understand how changes in internal and external environment impact an organization and how different management practices can help shape its response to these changes. It looks at the importance of professional ethics and its relationship to managing risk.

The module focuses on aligning HR strategies with organizational goals and explores workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations. Emphasizing the strategic role of HR, the module addresses contemporary challenges and considers external factors like globalization and technology. It equips individuals to create sound HR strategies fostering greater organizational effectiveness and stronger competitive advantage.

This module offers a thorough exploration of the intricacies surrounding the interactions between employees and employers in organizational settings. Covering historical developments, legal frameworks, collective bargaining, and conflict resolution, it allows to gain insights into managing employee relations effectively. The module also includes a good degree of emphasis in strategies for creating positive work environments, fostering employee engagement, and addressing disputes. Emerging trends, including technological impacts and evolving work arrangements, are scrutinized. This allows learners to develop the essential skills to navigate complex employee relations issues, and contribute to cultivating harmonious and productive workplaces, while aligning good practices amidst contemporary challenges and advancements in the field.

This module delves into the legal aspects of employment relationships, providing essential knowledge for effective human resource management. It also covers foundational principles of employment law, including employment contracts, discrimination, termination, and workplace health and safety. Emphasis is placed on understanding legal frameworks, compliance obligations, and the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees. The module equips individuals with the legal acumen necessary to navigate complex employment issues, fostering fair and compliant practices within organizations.