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MNM1G004-Managing People
Module Provider: International Business and Strategy
Number of credits: 15 [7.5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4
Module Convenor: Dr Min Zou
Email: m.zou@henley.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
The module covers key issues of how people are managed in order to drive organisational performance. It considers the external and internal contextual factors that impact on managing people, the contribution of the approach to people management at a strategic level in setting and achieving organisational objectives. It addresses the respective roles of the HR function and line management in the processes of resourcing, performance management, reward and development as well as the theories and concepts that underpin the performance of the individual at work.
Aims:
Aims: The Managing People module is designed for practicing and potential managers to enable them to:
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Assessable learning outcomes:
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Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
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Outline content: Ìý The key topics covered in all modes of study which are important to managing people within contemporary organisations include:
The module is structured around these topics. The module core addresses the fundamental topics within the subject area. |
Global context:
The module is taught keeping in mind the international i.e. cross-cultural context with respect to managing people situations.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module uses a blended-learning approach, incorporating self-study, face-to-face workshops, group work and tutor support. Key module content will be delivered in workshops, which comprise a mixture of content delivery, class discussion, and practical application exercises.
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Lectures | 14 | ||
Practicals classes and workshops | 14 | ||
Guided independent study: | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (independent) | 20 | ||
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (directed) | 28 | ||
Ìý Ìý Peer assisted learning | 3 | ||
Ìý Ìý Advance preparation for classes | 16 | ||
Ìý Ìý Preparation for presentations | 15 | ||
Ìý Ìý Essay preparation | 35 | ||
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Total hours by term | 150 | 0 | 0 |
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Total hours for module | 150 |
Method | Percentage |
Written assignment including essay | 70 |
Oral assessment and presentation | 30 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Individual assessment is based on a 3, 500 word written assignment (70%). Submission dates are according to the programme schedule. The other 30% of assessment for Exec MBA is in-class group presentations.Ìý
Formative assessment methods:
Workshop activities are undertaken to support formative assessment of the learning such as syndicate group work and practical exercises.Ìý These activities are not assessed for the purposes of the final module mark.
Penalties for late submission:
University standard penalties for late submission
Assessment requirements for a pass:
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Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment by 100% assignment (capped at 50%); to be submitted within 6 weeks of notification of module failure, date dependent on cohort entry and to be advised by the Programme Administrator.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 30 March 2023
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