Introducing People Management

Description

People are valuable assets of any successful organisation. The Introducing People Management module (HURM07001) aims to provide a broad overview of the foundations of people management known as the human resource management (HRM). HRM has developed as an area of applied academic knowledge to better understand work and work behaviours, and to effectively manage workforce (or HR - human resources) in line with organisational strategies. HRM knowledge helps to inform people management practice by designing effective processes and policies at work and making responsible employment-related decisions spanning across organizational areas such as: 

  • workforce planning, recruitment and selection of employees
  • motivation, engagement and development of employees
  • retention of individuals and high-performance teams
  • management of performance and employee relations.

All those areas of functional HRM help organisations to fulfill their strategic vision and performance targets. Focusing on the human aspects is inevitable in shaping optimal work environments, relationships and behaviors across all different profiles of organisations (for example, private/public, voluntary/charitable, large/small, local/international). In examining HRM students will gain understanding and develop knowledge about interconnected activities performed by HR practitioners. Finally, aspects related to the impact of the external environment, the changes in the world of work, workforce diversity and the role of HRM in organisational change will also feature in this module. In addition, students will gain vital academic skills, particularly focused on the conduct of basic academic desk-research, including selection, analysis and critique of academic literature.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

  • Develop awareness for strategic importance of people management in the contemporary workplace
  • Describe the main functions of Human Resource Management
  • Characterise and connect different HRM activities and their role in organisational performance
  • Develop foundational academic skills and capabilities of responsible learner

This is an SCQF Level 7 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

 

Delivery 

This module will be delivered at the Paisley campus. Timetable to be confirmed.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Aleksandra Webb.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  

 

Graduate Apprenticeship

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BA (Hons) Business Management.

Our Business Management GA has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders to support aspiring business managers and leaders to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to underpin business growth, innovation and increased productivity.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BA (Hons) Business and Project Management.

The GA in Business and Project Management is brand new for 2024 and has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders to develop aspiring Project Managers who possess with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate large-scale and intricate projects across diverse sectors.

Creating limitless opportunities, it serves as a driving force to broaden your talent pipeline and unlock unparalleled professional development.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

For further information, please contact apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk