HRM-40049 - 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 combines theory and practice which allows students to develop a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary human resource management and thus enables students to better understand effective people management within an international context. It will also develop students' leadership, management and communication skills in a global context.

The module aims to equip students with knowledge and critical understanding of the complex issues of managing people in an international context and the human resources (HR) strategy and practices for organisations operating across national boundaries.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of how organisations formulate and communicate appropriate HR strategies for organisations operating across national boundaries and in accordance with business needs: 1,2
Compare and contrast national experience, human resources management (HRM) practice and management of employment relations in different countries: 2
Critically evaluate the nature of international HRM, and challenge of people management practices in a cross cultural context: 1,2
Conduct research into HR practices in a global context: 2

Study hours

24 hours lectures and tutorials
50 hours lecture preparation and reading
20 hours tutorial preparation
2 hours exam
54 hours self-study and preparation for the assessment

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment