Module manager: Alan Roe
Email: busaroe@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module aims to provide a challenging and theoretically informed introduction to the dominant research philosophies, strategies and techniques used to research human resource management (HRM).
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Review a series of applied pieces of research
- Articulate how global and cultural influences impact on local employment practices
- Execute and present a piece of independent research on a HRM topic
- Identify and respond to ethical issues in HRM research
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Manipulate and interpret data using both quantitative and qualitative methods
- Work effectively as part of a team
Subject specific
- Carry out research as a reflective and ethical practitioner in HRM, continuously and critically developing HR skills
Indicative content:
The philosophy of science and how this affects research practice in HRM, followed by theoretical and practical introductions to:
Documentary research and secondary data analysis
Qualitative data analysis
Quantitative data analysis
Case-based research designs
Ethical issues in HRM research
Review of a series of applied pieces of research that are associated with 'live' or recent research of WERD faculty and doctoral students.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Class | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lectures | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Seminar | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Private study hours | 168 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Project | 4,000 word "Reflective Learning Portfolio" | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 4,000 word project.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 5/14/2024
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