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Module Outline
Semester 1
2020-2021
Module Convenor
Dr. Xuan Feng
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
Semester 1 2020/2021
Module Convenor
Room AB376
xuan.feng@nottingham.edu.cn
Other Lecturers
Rajan Lamuel Gaikwad
Room AB 480
Rajan-Lamuel.Gaikwad@nottingham.edu.cn
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Method and Frequency of Class
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Method of Assessment
The University of Nottingham works with a marking scheme that ranges from
0 to 100, with 70 and above classified as firsts (outstanding work); and below
40 classified as fail. Please look at the Undergraduate Student Handbook for
further details on the full range of marks and our criteria.
All work on this module will be marked in accordance with the marking guide
included in your Undergraduate Student Handbook.
All students must achieve at least 40% on the examination in order to pass this
module
Module Aims
To introduce students to the basic concepts and ideas of human resource
management and its application in practice.
Pre-Requisites
The pre-requisite for HRM is that you have studied P11613 (Organisational
Behaviour).
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This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
Understand the basic concepts and ideas of human resource
management and its application in practice
Know the challenges, debates and development of HRM as well as
management and development of people and organisations in the
global context
Able to link the module learning with self- and career development and
develop workable plans
The development of appropriate people strategies within a changing
environment to meet stakeholder interests.
The design, development of organisations, including cross-cultural
issues, change, diversity and values.
Intellectual skills
Transferable skills
This module develops:
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Self-management and a readiness to accept responsibility and
flexibility, to be resilient, self-starting and appropriately assertive, to
plan, organise and manage time.
Learning to learn and developing an appetite for reflective, adaptive
and collaborative learning.
Ability to work with people from a range of cultures.
Articulating and effectively explaining information.
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Course structure
Below is a tentative schedule for the semester. This schedule acts merely as a
guideline and may be altered at the discretion of the lecturer.
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3 December Lecture 10 Job Insecurity (Rajan)
Seminar Weeks
Week 10/11 Topic Training & Development (Xuan Feng/ Rajan Lamuel
Gaikwad)
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Study Guidelines
A single core textbook is recommended where you may sensibly begin reading on any
of the topics covered in the lectures. It is however expected that you read other books
and peer-reviewed journal articles to improve your knowledge and understanding.
Further readings are suggested on the reading list below.
Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fifth Edition. [E-book is available, please access
with your university ID via university library].
Other general texts (available in the university library) which should be used to
supplement the main course text are:
Marchington, M., Wilkinson, A., Donnelly, R., & Kynighou, A. (2016). Human
Resource Management at Work. Sixth Edition.
Torrington, D., Hall, L., Atkinson, C., & Taylor, S. (2017). Human resource
management. 10th edition. Harlow. New York : Pearson
Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. (2011). Fundamentals of Human
Resource Management. 4th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education.
In addition the following journals will be useful in keeping up to date with current
developments in the subject area:
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British Journal of Industrial Relations; Human Resource Management;
Human Resource Management Journal; Human Resource Management
Review; Industrial Relations Journal; Industrial Relations; International
Journal of Human Resource Management; Journal of Management; Academy
of Management Journal; Academy of Management Review; Academy of
Management Perspectives; Harvard Business Review
A number of electronic databases are also useful for locating both academic papers
published in journals, and practitioner and company based information. ABI Proquest,
Blackwell Synergy and Emerald provide a range of academic journals online (e.g.
Human Resource Management Journal) with many articles in full text format. Both
these databases are accessible via the library website.
Some other useful sites are:
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Reading List
Lecture 1. Introduction
Preparatory Reading:
Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fourth Edition. Chapter 1.
Ulrich, D. & Dulebohn, J. H. (2015). Are we there yet? What's next for HR? Human
Resource Management Review, 25, 188–204.
Further Readings:
Stone, D. L., Deadrick, D. L., Lukaszewski, K. M., & Johnson, R. (2015). The
influence of technology on the future of human resource management. Human
Resource Management Review, 216-231.
Zhao, S., & Du, J. (2012). Thirty-two years of development of human resource
management in China: Review and prospects. Human Resource Management
Review, 22, 179-188.
Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fourth Edition. Chapter 2.
Marchington, M., Wilkinson, A., Donnelly, R., & Kynighou, A. (2016). Human
Resource Management at Work. Sixth Edition. Chapter 3 and 4
Xie, Y. & Cooke, F. L. (2019). Quality and cost? The evolution of Walmart's business
strategy and human resource policies and practices in China and their impact (1996–
2017). Human Resource Management, 58, 521–541.
Further Readings:
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Liang, X., Marler, J. H., & Cui, Z. (2012). Strategic Human Resource Management in
China. East meets West. Academy of Management Executive, 55-70.
Wright, P.M., Dunford, B.B. and Snell, S.A. (2001) ‘Human resources and the
resource based view of the firm’. Journal of Management, 27, 6: 701-22.
Boxall, P (1996). The strategic HRM debate and the resource-based view of the firm.
Human Resource Management Journal, 6(3), 59-75.
Kochan, T.A. and Rubinstein, S.A. (2000) ‘Toward a stakeholder theory of the firm:
The Saturn Partnership’. Organization Science, 11, 4: 367-386.
Preparatory Reading:
Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fourth Edition. Chapter 3.
Further Readings:
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Williamson, I. O., King Jr., J. E., Lepak, D., & Sarma, A. (2010). Firm reputation,
recruitment websites, and attracting applicants. Human Resource Management, 49,
669-687.
Gully, S. M., Phillips, J. M., Castellano, W. G., Han, K., & Kim, A. (2013). A
Mediated Moderation Model of Recruiting Socially and Environmentally Responsible
Job Applicants. Personnel Psychology, 66, 935–973.
Preparatory Reading:
Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fourth Edition. Chapter 4.
Further Readings:
Anderson, N., Lievens, F., Van Dam, K., &Ryan, A. M. (2004). Future perspectives
on employee selection: Key directions for future research and practice. Applied
Psychology, 53(4), 487-501.
Morgeson, F. P., Campion, M. A., Dipboye, R. L., Hollenbeck, J. R., & Murphy, K.,
& Schmitt, N. (2007). Reconsidering the use of personality tests in personnel
selection contexts. Personnel Psychology, 60, 683-729.
He, J., Kang, S., Tse, K., Toh, S. M. (2020). Banishing Occupational Stereotypes.
(ROT48). Rotman Management Magazine.
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today/trends-andforecasting/special-reports-and-expert-views/Documents/Selection-
Assessment-Methods.pdf
Preparatory Reading:
Mcdonald, K. S., & Hite, L. M. (2005). Reviving the relevance of career development
in human resource development. Human Resource Development Review, 4(4), 418-
439.
Further Readings:
Employee Development: Helping People Grow in Their Careers. HBR Book Chapter.
Segners, J., & Inceoglu, I. (2012). Exploring supportive and developmental career
developmental career management through business strategies and coaching. Human
Resource Management, 51(1). Pp. 99– 120
Kirk, S. (2016). Career capital in global Kaleidoscope Careers: the role of HRM. The
International Journal of Human Resource Management, 27, 681-697.
Ibarra, H. (2020). Reinvent your career in the time of Coronavirus. Harvard Business
Review.
Preparatory Readings:
Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fourth Edition. Chapter 5.
Harvard Business School Press. (2002). Developing the Talent You Have: Strategies
for Training and Development.
Further Readings:
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Lee, G. J. (2015). Training match and mismatch as a driver of key employee
behaviours. Human Resource Management Journal, 25(4), 478-495.
Aguinis, H., & Kraiger, K. (2009). Benefits of training and development for
individuals and teams, organizations, and society. Annual Review of Psychology,
60(1), 451-474.
Movius, H. & Susskind, L. (2009). Why Training Alone Often Fails: Where
Organizations Go Wrong with Negotiation Training. Harvard Business Press.
Cumberland, D. M., Herd, A., Alagaraja, M., & Kerrick, S. A. (2016). Assessment
and Development of Global Leadership Competencies in the Workplace: A Review of
Literature. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 18(3), 301–317.
Preparatory Reading:
Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fourth Edition. Chapter 7.
Marchington, M., Wilkinson, A., Donnelly, R., & Kynighou, A. (2016). Human
Resource Management at Work. Sixth Edition. Chapter 9.
Further readings:
Chiang, F.T. and Birtch, T.A. (2010) Appraising performance across borders: an
empirical examination of the purposes and practices or performance appraisal in a
multi-country context. Journal of Management Studies, 47 (7) 1365-1393.
Greguras, G., Robie, C., Schleicher, D., & Goff, M. (2003) A field study of the effects
of rating purpose on the quality of multi-source ratings. Personnel Psychology, 56: 1-
21.
Smither, J. W., London, M., & Reilly, R. R. (2006). Does performance improve
following multisource feedback? A theoretical model, meta-analysis and review of
empirical findings. Personnel Psychology,58, 33-66.
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Six Companies That Are Redefining Performance Management.
https://www.fastcompany.com/3054547/the-future-of-work/six-companies-that-are-
redefining-performance-management
Preparatory Reading:
Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fourth Edition. Chapter 6.
Further Readings:
Rynes, S.L., Gerhart, B. and Minette, K.A. (2004), ‘The importance of pay in
employee motivation: discrepancies between what people say and what they do’,
Human Resource Management 43 (4)
Kerr, S. (1995) On the folly of rewarding A, while hoping for B. The Academy of
Management Executive, 9 (1) 7-14.
Deci, E.L., Koestner, R., Ryan, R.M. (1999) A Meta-Analytic Review of Experiments
Examining the Effects of Extrinsic Rewards on Intrinsic Motivation. Psychological
Bulletin. 125(6) 627-668.
Preparatory Reading:
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Wilkinson, A., Redman. T., & Dundon (2016). Contemporary Human Resource
Management. Texts and Cases. Fourth Edition. Chapter 8.
Further Readings:
Marchington, M., Wilkinson, A., Donnelly, R., & Kynighou, A. (2016). Human
Resource Management at Work. Sixth Edition. Chapter 11.
Freeman, R. (2005) ‘What do unions do? The 2004 M-Brane Stringwister Edition’
Journal of Labor Research, 26, 4: 641-668.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=19031846&site=e
host-live
Kaufman, B.E. (2005) ‘What do unions do? Evaluation and commentary’ Journal of
Labor Research, 26, 4: 555-595.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=19031844&site=ehost-live
Sleigh, S.R. (2005) ‘What do unions do? A Unionist’s Perspective’ Journal of Labor
Research, 26, 4: 623-640.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=19031847&site=e
host-live
Workshop 9 will be divided into two parts. Part 1 we will discuss the role/profession
of HR in the work context. Part 2 we will have a mock exam session where students
are required to work on mock exam questions.
Expanding HR's Strategic Role: An Interview with Professor Dave Ulrich, Ross
School of Business, University of Michigan, The HR Value Proposition (HBS Press,
2003).
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Lecture 10. Job Insecurity
Preparatory Readings:
Hourie, E., Malul, M., & Bar-El, R. (2017). The value of job security: Does having it
matter? Social Indicators Research, 139(3), 1–15.
Mussagulova, Assel, Zeger Van der Wal, and Chung‐An Chen. 2019. What's Wrong
with Job Security? How the Pursuit of External Rewards Impacts Public Servants’
Work Attitudes in Kazakhstan. Public Administration and Development 39(3): 121–
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Gallie, D, Felstead, A, Green, F. (2017) The hidden face of job insecurity. Work,
Employment & Society 31(1): 36–53.
Keim, AC, Landis, RS, Pierce, CA, Earnest, DR (2014) Why do employees worry
about their jobs? A meta-analytic review of predictors of job insecurity. Journal of
Applied Health Psychology 19(3): 269–90.
Further Readings:
Hellgren, J., Sverke, M., & Isaksson, K. (1999). A two-dimensional approach to job
insecurity: Consequences for employee attitudes and well-being. European Journal of
Work and Organizational Psychology, 8, 179–195.
Schumacher, D., Schreurs, B., Van Emmerik, H., & De Witte, H. (in press). Explaining
the relation between job insecurity and employee outcomes during organizational change:
A multliple group comparison. Human Resource Management.
Jiang, L., & Lavaysse, L. M. (2018). Cognitive and affective job insecurity: A meta-
analysis and a primary study. Journal of Management, 44(6), 2307–2342.
Based on the student output from workshop 9 the module convenor will provide
feedback and further advice on exam preparation.
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Additional readings for exam preparation
http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-an-Essay-Exam
http://app.griffith.edu.au/study-smart/docs/exams
http://www.csbsju.edu/academic-advising/study-skills-guide/test-skills.htm
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak4.htm
http://www.studygs.net/essayterms.htm
http://capone.mtsu.edu/studskl/essay.html
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