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This module provides insights into contemporary issues and key debates in the world of work and addresses the principles and practice of human resource management (HRM) in different work environments and organisational context.

Through rich case studies from the real world, the module considers the managerial, institutional and social context of human resource management and the impact of international developments and technological change for HRM. It engages with topical concerns around digital HRM, ethics, job quality and flexibility at the workplace and in organisations.

The aims of this module are:

• To encourage students to think and reflect upon the nature of managing people and organisations in national and international contexts.


• To offer students in-depth insights into Human Resources (HR) approaches and current practice in different work and organisational context.


• To enable students to derive a practical understanding of the application and use of key HR management practice.


• To help students acquire an appreciation of theories and key concepts of HR management and its application in practice.


• To equip students with know-how and key tools with which to engage with HR management practice in both local and global environments.

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:

1. To obtain up to date knowledge of approaches and perspectives of Human Resource Management (HRM).


2. To acquire an appreciation of contemporary research and debates in the fields of HRM.


3. To understand how organisational and HR strategies are shaped by and developed in response to internal and external environmental factors.


4. To appreciate the role of globalisation, international and technological trends in shaping organisational and HR strategies and practices.


5. To apply their knowledge in practice for different organisations.

Skills for Your Professional Life (Transferable Skills) 

1. The research and distillation of current information.


2. The ability to carry out primary research based on a justifiable method to find out new information.


3. The ability to write clearly and concisely to convey ideas to others.


4. Team working.

The module is structured to provide an exploration of contemporary issues and key debates in the world of work and addresses the principles and practice of human resource management (HRM) in different work environments and organisational context. Through rich case studies from the real world, the module considers the managerial, institutional and social context of human resource management and the impact of international developments and technological change for HRM. It engages with topical concerns around transformation, digital HRM, ethics, job quality and flexibility at the workplace and in organisations. You will be expected to apply knowledge gained on the module to real work problems with the aim to enhance your professional and management capabilities

Syllabus information

• Introduction to sustainable strategic marketing


• Marketing analysis and planning for sustainability


• Sustainable marketing strategies


• Brand management and sustainability


• Products and services sustainable by design


• Pricing and distribution sustainable practices


• Sustainability in communications and relational marketing

Learners will undertake a series of short case studies throughout the week where they put into practice theory and models they have examined on the module. The case studies form the basis of the summative assessment and students will be expected to reflect on their behaviours and how their people management skills have developed as a result of undertaking the module