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Credit points: 16.7
Coordinator: Katrin Chittams, Glenda MacNaughton.
Contact: A 2-hour lecture/workshop each week.
Timetable: First semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate their expertise in the functions and activities of human resource management in child and family programs;
- demonstrate skills in the analysis of personnel policies and procedures;
- demonstrate their ability to implement appropriate personnel policies and procedures;
- understand group processes and group dynamics and relate theories of leadership, supervision and team building in their practice in child and family programs; and
- demonstrate an awareness of current trends in human resource management and implications for child and family programs.
Content:
A study of the application of different theoretical perspectives e. g. , humanism and behaviourism, scientific management, to the practice of human resources management; specific topics will be chosen for detailed consideration in the light of the experience and expertise of students, and set in the context of current government policies.
Assessment:
Two essays of 2,500 words (50 per cent each). A pass in both pieces of assessment will be required.
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