Abstract

The aim of the subject is to provide an appreciation and understanding of the motivation and engagement of staff through the lens of contemporary HR practices. Students are expected to reflect on their own experience and their organisation's practices across a range of key issues. 'Policy is generally regarded as … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

organisational loyalty and organisational citizenship behaviour,generational changes affecting attitudes to workperformance appraisal systems in policingmanaging underperformancerules of natural justice and discipline systemsindustrial context of managing unacceptable conduct,disciplinary tribunalscost and implications of absenteeism in policingstrategies in the management of absenteeism

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise the theoretical concepts, philosophy and underpinnings upon which key components of contemporary HR management are based.
2.
Identify and examine key challenges in human resource management and think critically about solutions to these including the application of workforce planning, demographics and organisational performance
3.
Think critically about the motivation and engagement of people in a policing context, particularly as they relate to issues such as performance, discipline and absenteeism

Assumed knowledge

This subject is moving to electronic provision of all learning materials, including readings and broadband internet access is necessary.