HRM1002 - Introduction To People In Organisations

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Hugh Davenport
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: D
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 50% Coursework: 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Human Resource Management mj, jt, mn; Designated for: Management mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Human Resource Management; BA Business Studies; BA Management; BA Business Studies 4 Year Extended; BA Hons Human Resource Management 4 Year Extended; BA Management - Intensive;
Designated for:
Description:
Organisations are a fundamental feature of modern societies and the nature and scope of their activities affect millions of people. This module provides students with a basic understanding of the nature of organisations and of human processes within organisations. It explores the behaviour of individuals, groups and teams within organisations and concepts such as power and organisational culture and change.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with HRM2002 Organisational Behaviour.

HRM1004 - Managing People

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Billie Osborne
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: D
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Human Resource Management mj, jt, mn; Designated for: Social Care mj, jt, mn; Management mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Human Resource Management; BA Business Entrepreneurship; BA Events Management; BA Hons Human Resource Management 4 Year Extended; BA Management - Intensive; BA Social And Community Development;
Designated for: BA Retail Marketing; BA Business Studies; BA Management; Fda Travel And Tourism Management; Hnc Travel And Tourism Management; Hnd Travel And Tourism Management;
Description:
"Managing People" aims to provide students from all backgrounds with the appropriate skills and knowledge which are essential in dealing with a variety of situations involving people at work. This stage one module provides a firm basis of practical "people management" knowledge for non-specialist managers of people in any type of organisation. It forms a foundation year which can lead to further, more theoretical study for many students in the more specialist Human Resource Management & Organisational Development modules at Stages 2 & 2. Please note - the Module Leader for this module at Northampton College is Nigel Girling.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with HRM1008 or HRM1008E

HRM1008 - Human Resource Management

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Nigel Girling
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: None
Compulsory for: Hnd Business; Hnd Business And Finance; Hnd Business And Marketing; Hnd Business And Hrm; Fda Accounting;
Designated for: Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing); Fda Business;
Description:
This module provides an introduction to the main concepts and practices of Human Resource Management (HRM) within the context of a modern organisation, exploring both the strategic and operational elements of the function. The aim of the module is to provide an understanding of the personnel or HR function by exploring the systems and frameworks which are necessary for organisations to manage and sustain the employment relationship. It also explores the principles of best practice in relation to the management of people of work. HRM is an area of rapid change within business and the changes taking place in the field of employment practice, including an introduction to global trends, is considered within the wider context of management. It will provide a sound understanding of the management of people at work and relate this to the overall management of the organisation.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with HRM1004 or HRM1008E. Please note this module is taught at Northampton College and is only available to HNC, HND and Foundation Degree Programmes

HRM1008E - Human Resource Management (Evenings)

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Billie Osborne
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Hnc Business; Fda Business Part Time; Fda Business (Office Administration);
Designated for:
Description:
This module provides an introduction to the main concepts and practices of Human Resource Management (HRM) within the context of a modern organisation, exploring both the strategic and operational elements of the function. The aim of the module is to provide an understanding of the personnel or HR function by exploring the systems and frameworks which are necessary for organisations to manage and sustain the employment relationship. It also explores the principles of best practice in relation to the management of people at work. HRM is an area of rapid change within business and the changes taking place in the field of employment practice, including an introduction to global trends, is considered within the wider context of management. It will provide a sound understanding of the management of people at work and relate this to the overall management of the organisation.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with HRM1004 or HRM1008. Only available to HNC, HND and Foundation Degree Programmes

HRM1009 - Cms Managing People

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Emma Wynne
Credit Value: 10
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Certificate In Management Studies;
Designated for:
Description:
The module recognises the importance of the management of human resources as a key determinant of organisational effectiveness. There is a substantial emphasis on the inter-relationships between an individual's role, teams and organisational results. The module is concerned with the need for first line managers to work with and manage people, as individuals and in teams, to bring about effective performance to agreed targets.
Restrictions: Restricted to the Certificate in Management Studies

HRM1010 - Cms Managing Personal Development

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Hayley Henderson
Credit Value: 10
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Certificate In Management Studies;
Designated for:
Description:
This module provides the opportunity for personal growth and change by individuals. It recognises the importance of personal development as an integrating function for effective managers. It enables managers to consider their strengths and weaknesses and to devise a personal development plan that will help them maximise their management skills and abilities. The majority of the module is placed at the start of the course to encourage students to assess their development needs and then link their development plans to the content of the other modules. The communications aspects of personal development, in particular report writing, and presentation skills are also required early so that they can be developed and applied to each module.
Restrictions: Restricted to the Certificate in Management Studies

HRM1011 - Cms Management Report

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Mike Fearey
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Certificate In Management Studies;
Designated for:
Description:
The Management Project is designed to develop and test the analytical and problem solving abilities of students and to develop skills in the application of management research techniques. In addition to providing learning from action-based problem solving, the project provides a vehicle for students to reflect upon their learning during its writing and to achieve a greater understanding of the benefits and limitations of management research.
Restrictions: Restricted to the Certificate in Management Studies

HRM1012 - Managing Mentor & Mentee Relationships

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Dorothy Foote
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Certificate In Business Mentoring And Coaching;
Designated for:
Description:
This module focuses on the management and development of the mentoring and mentee relationship. Learners will be encouraged to develop ways of working with learners that meets professional and ethical standards as well as adapting models and techniques to suit their individual style. The planning process will take into account such things as relationship contracts, expectations, boundaries, and barriers.
Restrictions: Restricted to the Certificate in Business Mentoring and Coaching

HRM1013 - Business Mentoring & Coaching Professional Practice

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Wray Irwin
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Certificate In Business Mentoring And Coaching;
Designated for:
Description:
In order to maintain a professional standard within the mentoring and coaching community, it is essential for people undertaking such roles to continually monitor, evaluate and develop their mentoring and coaching coaching skills and knowledge. This module encourages learners to use their professional practice as a vehicle for learning by recording, analysing and reflecting on their own approach to mentoring and the response of their mentees.
Restrictions: Restricted to Certificate in Business Mentoring and Coaching

HRM1014 - Business Mentoring And Coaching In Context

Field: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-ordinator: Dorothy Foote
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Certificate In Business Mentoring And Coaching;
Designated for:
Description:
This module enables practitioners to gain the relevant knowledge and understanding about the context of mentoring and coaching practice in various organisational settings and cultures. The module explores the links between mentoring / coaching, training, CPD, and staff development. During this module, learners will be encouraged to reflect on how an organisation's internal environment can help or hinder the development of a mentoring and coaching culture. How coaching may be used in different settings within the organisation, administration, systems, finance, sales, operations, for example. How coaching and mentoring may be linked to continuing professional development (CPD), training, staff development and the internal staff review and appraisal processes.
Restrictions: Restricted to Certificate in Business Mentoring and Coaching