This module explores the dynamic role of Human Resource Management policies and practices in contemporary organisations and their contribution to the goals of those organisations and their contribution to the goals of those organisations. It defines and critically examines the major philosophies, policies and practices related to the management of the human resource.
Assessment Method
AssignmentDelivery Method
Face to Face LecturersEntry Requirements
- Holders of 4 O Levels Maths and English (Compulsory) and/or an ‘A’ level or an appropriate School Leaver’s
- Mature students, able to demonstrate over two years’ relevant work experience and have an ‘O’ Level/GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
For candidates whose first language is not English:
- IELTS 5.5 or
- GCE ‘O’ Level English C6
Syllabus
- Organisations and Information Systems
- Social Contexts and Perspectives on IS
- Internal IS and Enterprise Systems
- Organisational Strategy and IS
- Evaluating IS
- Cultural, Structural and Political Aspects of IS
- People and IS Interpretation
- The 21st Century Organisation
- User Acceptance and the Socio-technical Approach
- IS and the Customer
- IS and organizational Change
- Benefits Management
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the use of Information Systems (IS) within organisations
- Examine the many internal and external uses of an organisation’s IS
- Critically evaluate the costs and benefits of a range of IS systems
- Critically evaluate the cultural, structural and political aspects of ISCritically evaluate the cultural, structural and political aspects of IS
- Examine the issues associated with human interaction with IS
- Assess the effects of technological change on IS and the organisations
Further Steps
Diploma in Business Year 1
