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5HRF Unit Descriptor
5HRF Unit Descriptor
Level 51
Credit value 6
Unit code 5HRF
Unit review date December 2017
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, learners will:
1. Understand the purpose and key objectives of the HR function in contemporary organisations.
2. Understand how HR objectives are delivered in different organisations.
3. Understand how the HR function can be evaluated in terms of value added and organisation
performance.
4. Understand the relationship between organisational performance and effective HR
management and development.
Unit content
Indicative content is provided for each of the learning outcomes of the unit. The content is neither
prescriptive nor exhaustive but should enable achievement of the learning outcomes.
3 Understand how the HR function canbe 3.1 Discuss the main criteria and methods
evaluated in terms of value added and used to evaluate the contribution of the
contribution to organisation performance. HR function.
4 Understand the relationship between 4.1 Identify and evaluate research evidence
organisational performance and effective HR linking HR practices with positive
management and development. organisational outcomes.