Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the nature, functions and challenges of people management in the 21st Century.

Module Aims

• To provide a broad understanding of the roles, tasks and activities of the Human Resources function in the context of various organisations and employment sectors.
• To develop an awareness of appropriate practices and techniques in Human Resource Management, taking account of legal and ethical considerations.

Indicative Content

The history of Personnel Management and Human Resource Management.  Contemporary HRM; HR planning resourcing, personal performance management, reward management and staff development.  Health, Safety and Welfare.  International perspectives.  Suggested competencies for an ideal HR Practitioner.  HR Services; managing the employment relationship, policies and procedures, information systems.

Knowledge & Understanding

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the nature, functions and challenges of people management in the 21^st Century.
2. Critically analyse a variety of contemporary ideas associated with people management.
3. Analyse and evaluate the impact of legal and ethical issues relevant to the generation of knowledge in people management.

Cognitive & Intellectual Skills

1. Can identify key problem areas in people management and choose appropriate methods for their resolution in a considered manner.

Practical & Professional Skills

1. Able to act with limited autonomy, under supervision, and within defined guidelines, when making decisions on issues.