HR2S20 - Human Resources and Change Management 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: HR2S20
Module Title: Human Resources and Change Management
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Business Management
Faculty Sub Group: Business Management
Module Leader: Lisa Curtis
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

• To critically examine human resource management and change in relation to the business context and to analyse individual reactions and organisational impact.

Content Summary

This module will focus upon understanding of how human resource management policies and practices can provide a focus for organisational analysis and intervention.

Indicative content:

• The Business Context – setting the scene
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Workforce planning
• Employee engagement & The Psychological Contract
• Change & the organisational context
• Change and the individual
• Communication and change
• Engagement & change
• Leadership & change

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 20
Practical classes and workshops 20
Independent Study 140
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 20
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Evidence knowledge and understanding of strategic HRM and organisational change.
LO2 Analyse a variety of change theories and models and be able to apply this knowledge and other subject specific skills to organisational contexts.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 A report investigating the impact of change management on an organization. 0 3000 60 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Open Book Examination 1 A time-constrained assessment that develops time management skills as well as allowing students to apply knowledge and understanding. 100 N/A 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1
Onsite Open Book Examination 1

Reading List

Burnes, B; Managing Change: A Strategic Approach to Organisational Dynamics; Prentice Hall

Kotter, J & Cohen, D; The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Changed Their Organisations;

Buchanan, D. and Huczynski, A. Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text, Harlow: Pearson Education

Mullins, L. Management and Organisational Behaviour: FT Prentice Hall, Harlow: Pearson Education

Wilton, N; An Introduction to Human Resource Management; Sage Publications

Cameron, E. & Green, M. Making Sense of Change Management; Kogan Page