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TPB2012-015
3) Learning Outcomes
Identify the learning outcomes for this module, i.e. knowledge, skills and attributes to be developed through
completion of this module. Outcomes should be referenced to the relevant QAA benchmark statements and the
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2008). The SEEC
Credit Level Descriptors for Further and Higher Education 2003 and Queen Mary Statement of Graduate
Attributes should also be used as a guiding framework for curriculum design.
Academic Content:
A 1
A 2
A 3
Demonstrate an understanding of the unique characteristics of public sector labour markets and the context within
which human resource management takes place.
Analyse the relationship between public sector human resource management practices and their outcomes for the
individual and the organisation
Critically evaluate public sector human resource policy and practice in diverse organisational and cultural contexts
Disciplinary Skills - able to:
B 1
B 2
B 3
Develop critical thinking, analytical skills and ability to synthesise information through engagement with the relevant
literature
Develop the ability to develop and implement various personnel policy alternatives through team-based work using
multi-country and multi-organisational case study examples
Develop the ability to undertake a critical assessment of personnel policy and practice within diverse organisational
and labour market contexts
Attributes:
C 1
C 2
C 3
Engage competently in academic and professional communication with others, whether oral or written
Operate in complex and unpredictable/specialised contexts whilst retaining an overview of the issues governing
good practice
Enhance critical analytic and problem solving skills and carry out independent learning for continuing professional
development
4) Reading List
Provide an indicative reading list for the module. This should include key texts and/or journals but should not
be an exhaustive list of materials.
Beattie, R.S. and Waterhouse, J. (2012) Human Resource Management in Public Service Organisations, London: Routledge
Grand, J. (2003) Motivation, Agency and Public Policy: Of Knights& Knaves, Pawns & Queens, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Frederickson, H.G. and Ghere, R.K. (2005) Ethics in Public Management, New York: M.E. Sharpe