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LE6000: Strategic Human Resource Management

Module Title Strategic Human Resource Management
Module Code LE6000
Module Tutor Angela Tomkins
School Leisure
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass LE5000
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with TRM303 or IL302
Brief Description

The module brings together the management of human resources as a function of management and the specialist role of the HR manager within the leisure industries.

Indicative Syllabus

Drawing on the students' experiences, previous study and academic theory topical issues are studied as well as practical approaches to strategic HR planning, performance management and the wider implications of the labour market.

Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. Critically review how the contemporary approaches to the management of HR contributes to business objectives;
  2. Evaluate the implications of the economic, political, social and technological factors, which impact upon the management of human resources in the leisure industries;
  3. Creatively apply techniques appertaining to employee resourcing, employee relations and employee development; and
  4. Exercise judgment within a working knowledge of employment legislation and the concept of diversity.
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 36
Independent Learning Hours: 114
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 words or equivalent
002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 1.50 hours
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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