HRM-20017 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The module introduces employee resourcing and examines internal and external factors which influence talent planning, notably labour market structures. Students will gain an understanding of the theory and practice of employee resourcing and retention and of associated managerial practices. The module examines job descriptions and person specifications, analyses the reliability and validity of a range of recruitment and selection methods, and considers the role of the law and equal opportunities in this important area. The module also provides an overview of the role of human resource management in training and developing employees, career management and staff retention.

To develop a critical understanding of the theory and practice of employee resourcing, including workforce planning and employee retention, and associated managerial practices.

Intended Learning Outcomes

identify the main external and internal contextual factors impacting on employee resourcing: 1,2
assess different elements of talent planning activities: 2
identify relationships between organisational structure, job design and employee resourcing: 1,2
assess different recruitment and selection methods within the expectations of the law and good practice: 2
identify the main approaches to career planning and assess the contribution of training and development: 2
reflect on staff retention issues and labour turnover: 2
assess emerging issues (e.g. globalisation and labour market trends) influencing employee resourcing strategies: 1,2
explain different forms of employment and flexible resourcing strategies: 2

Study hours

15 hours of lectures
5 hours of tutorials
4 hours of tutor-led activities
10 hours preparation for tutorials
71 hours preparation for summative assessment (essay and exam)
45 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment