HR CIPD
Unit title
Level
Credit value
Unit code
Unit review date
Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources
31
4
3HRC
Sept. 2011
Purpose and aim of unit
This core unit provides an introduction to the role of human resources and learning and development (HR/L&D) within an organisation and the environmental context. By the end of this unit the learner will have developed their understanding of how HR activities support an organisation’s strategy and assist the achievement of business objectives and how these are shaped by internal and external factors.
This unit is suitable for persons who:
are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in HR/L&D
are working in the field of HR/L&D in a support role and wish to develop their knowledge and skills
have responsibility for HR/L&D activities and decisions within an organisation without a specialist function
are employees or independent consultants within the field of HR/L&D
wish to understand the role of HR/L&D in the wider, organisational and environmental context. Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, learners will:
1 Understand the purpose of an organisation and its operating environment.
2 Understand the structure, culture and functions of an organisation.
3 Understand how HR activities support an organisation.
1
Equivalents in Ireland = 5; Scotland = 6
1
CIPD unit 3HRC - Version 2
17.03.10
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.
1
Understand the purpose of an organisation and its operating environment.
Organisation context, purpose, aims and objectives: mission and strategy; organisational values, goals, products and services, customers; business and financial objectives.
Impact of internal and external factors: tools for assessing the organisation’s external and internal
Level
Credit value
Unit code
Unit review date
Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources
31
4
3HRC
Sept. 2011
Purpose and aim of unit
This core unit provides an introduction to the role of human resources and learning and development (HR/L&D) within an organisation and the environmental context. By the end of this unit the learner will have developed their understanding of how HR activities support an organisation’s strategy and assist the achievement of business objectives and how these are shaped by internal and external factors.
This unit is suitable for persons who:
are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in HR/L&D
are working in the field of HR/L&D in a support role and wish to develop their knowledge and skills
have responsibility for HR/L&D activities and decisions within an organisation without a specialist function
are employees or independent consultants within the field of HR/L&D
wish to understand the role of HR/L&D in the wider, organisational and environmental context. Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, learners will:
1 Understand the purpose of an organisation and its operating environment.
2 Understand the structure, culture and functions of an organisation.
3 Understand how HR activities support an organisation.
1
Equivalents in Ireland = 5; Scotland = 6
1
CIPD unit 3HRC - Version 2
17.03.10
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.
1
Understand the purpose of an organisation and its operating environment.
Organisation context, purpose, aims and objectives: mission and strategy; organisational values, goals, products and services, customers; business and financial objectives.
Impact of internal and external factors: tools for assessing the organisation’s external and internal