"Module Booklet Unit 21 Human Resource ManagementUnit level 4Unit codeK/601/1264BTEC HND in Business QualificationTerm Start Date Hand out date Submission Deadline Lecture Revision & FormativesGuided learning hours Module Leader Lecturer pg. 1 0516Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ............................................... 32. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ......................... 43. UNIT CONTENT ............................................................................................... 54. TEACHING PLAN ............................................................................................ 85. Recommended text and websites ..................................................................... 116. Methods of Delivery ........................................................................................ 137. Assignment brief .............................................................................................. 158. Contextualisation grid to achieve higher grade ................................................ 20pg. 2 0516 1. INTRODUCTION, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES1.1 IntroductionOne of the aims of this unit is to introduce learners to the concepts and practices ofhuman resource management within the United Kingdom focusing on the managementof recruitment, retention and employment cessation.Learners will be introduced to the different theoretical perspectives of human resourcemanagement and how to explore the differences in these approaches.They will be ableto explain the difference between personnel management and human resourcemanagement.Learners will learn Human resource planning: definition, links (organisational purposes,organisational strategy, and senior management).They will also learn how recruitingand retaining staff of the right skills contributes to the achievement of organisationalpurposesLearners will learn Motivation theories and practice of human resource managementfocussing on current human resources practice.Learners will then understand how toreward employees in order to motivate and retain them.Finally, Learners will learn the mechanisms for the cessation of employment.Learnerswill subsequently comprehend that Organisations with effective human resourcemanagement policies, processes and practices will have committed skilled employeeswho contribute effectively to the organisation. They will then know that in competitivebusiness contexts this is a significant contribution to maintaining a competitiveadvantage.1.2 AimThe aim of this unit is to give learners the knowledge and understanding of the theoryand practice of human resource management focussing on current human resourcespractice and the impact of topical issues and legislation.1.3 Learning OutcomeOn successful completion of this unit a learner will:? Understand the difference between personnel management and human resourcemanagementpg. 3 0516 "