MNM2MPO: Managing People and Organisations

Module code: MNM2MPO

Module provider: International Business and Strategy; Henley Business School

Credits: 15

Level: 7

When you'll be taught: Full year

Module convenor: Dr Washika Haak-Saheem, email: w.haak-saheem@henley.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: No placement specified

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students:

Talis reading list:

Last updated: 19 November 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

The world of work is changing.  It takes sophisticated conceptual and analytical skills to attract, manage and retain the workforce of the future which is purpose-led, diversity embracing and digitally enabled.   

This module provides the tools and frameworks to allow you to thrive in the world of Managing People and Organizations.  

Every business decision has an impact on its workforce. The aim of this module is to give you the confidence to challenge existing workplace thinking by using good theoretical understanding and practical reasoning. You will engage with real life business cases and learn how to assess factors shaping Managing People and Organizations, which may include contextual factors, strategic talent management, digitalization, well-being or climate of inclusion.

Module learning outcomes

Assessable learning outcomes: 

Reflect on the complex set of environmental and organisational factors that affect management of people 

Optimise workforce skills utilisation, balancing people, and technical skills  

Critically identify and evaluate the challenges associated with the implementation of Global Talent Management strategies and policies in a variety of different contexts. 

Appreciate data-driven people strategies and to make use of technological advancements in managing people 

Understanding the ethical implications of managing people and acquired sensitivity towards practice-oriented concerns such as issues of organisational justice, silos mentality, diversity, inclusion and well-being  

Sets goals and accountabilities for teams and individuals in their area of expertise by using latest scientific research evidence and best practice 

Additional outcomes: 

Develop the ability to locate appropriate academic and practitioner resources on key talent management debates. 

Have improved their analytical, writing and presentation skills according to accepted disciplinary conventions. 

Module content

1. Introduction into Manging People and Organizations  

2. National Cultures and Institutions  

3. Strategic Human Resource Management and Organizational performance  

4. The impact of technologies on Managing people practices 

5. Employee Resourcing and global context of talent Management 

6. Managing performance and rewards in a changing business environment 

7. Diversity and Inclusion  

8. Knowledge management and organisational learning 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

As you study the online material for this module, you will meet a series of prompts and tasks to encourage you to relate and apply what you are studying to practice situations in your own organisation and beyond. These are not assessed but can help you develop your critical understanding of the module and prepare for the individual assignment. 

There are two types of online activity: 

Reflect prompts, where you are asked to pause to think about concepts, frameworks, and theories in the module material and how they relate to practical situations or to other module ideas you have been looking at. You are not expected to make notes for these, although you may find it useful to do so in some cases. 

Practice applications which are designed to give you the opportunity to apply your learning to practical situations. Many can provide useful input to the individual written assignment and you are encouraged save your output for future reference as you work. Practice applications are linked to the My Notes area of the module in Canvas to help you do this. 

The workshop will also provide opportunity for hands-on engagement with module theories and practice. 

In addition, you can raise questions or comments via the online Module Get help area on Canvas. 

Study hours

At least At least 14 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.  hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Evaluation of the work-based project leads to a decision of ‘Proceed’ or ‘Revise’.  In order to gain a ‘Proceed’ the learner must satisfactorily meet 50% of the learning outcomes for the module (listed above).  Any learning outcomes not achieved will be highlighted for the learner, so that it is clear that these learning outcomes should be addressed prior to reaching Gateway for the End Point Assessment (EPA).  Learners may revise their project as many times as necessary, as they progress through the programme.  However, only one resubmission will be evaluated and feedback provided by the Learning Coach (see reassessment arrangements, below). 

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:

https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark; 
• where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

The revised work-based project should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than 6 weeks after notification of the ‘revise’ decision.  This resubmission will be evaluated by the Learning Coach, feedback will be provided and an indication of whether the revised project has met the ‘Proceed’ criteria.  No further resubmissions will be evaluated by the Learning Coach.  The student will need to address any remaining gaps regarding achievement of learning outcomes prior to reaching Gateway for the L7 SLA End Point Assessment.  Students should discuss this with their Apprenticeship Tutor at their planned review meetings. 

Reassessment

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