acca test book Managing People docx

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AIM

To develop knowledge and understanding

of the techniques, processes and

procedures which are required to ensure

the efficient and effective use and

deployment of human resources, and to

use the human resource to the fullest

possible benefit of the organisation.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this paper candidates

should be able to:

• identify, understand and explain the

complex interpersonal relationships that

exist within organisations

• appreciate the relationship between

theory and practice

• understand the nature, processes and

procedures of people management

• explain the principles of successful team

performance and the need to plan,

monitor and evaluate team based work

activities

• investigate future personnel

requirements and describe recruitment

and selection procedures

• understand and describe the principles

of motivation

• understand and describe the role and

process of employee development

• understand the need for clear and

precise communication

• explain the principles of effective

counselling

• describe the elements of disciplinary

and grievance procedures.

POSITION OF THE PAPER IN THE

OVERALL SYLLABUS

The paper is concerned with an understanding

of people management and the techniques

involved. The paper is constructed in such

a way that it provides a broad introduction

to the problems and opportunities involved

in managing people. It is intended to cultivate

an understanding of the importance of good

practice in human resource management.

The professional accountant is often in a

management position and thus fulfils

another role, that of the management of the

human resource. It is important therefore

that the professional accountant understands

issues of management and human resources.

Whilst there are no pre-requisites for this

paper, candidates will be expected to

demonstrate an understanding of the theory

and issues involved in human resource

management and to display appropriate

writing skills in answering the examination

paper.

Managing People is a pre-requisite for

paper 3.5 Strategic Business Planning and

Development, where many of the ideas

introduced are developed further.

It should also be noted that although the

course is divided into five topic areas, the

nature of the syllabus means that there will

often be overlap between the individual

topics.

SYLLABUS CONTENT

1 Management and team development

(a) The organisation of work

(i) the need for formal organisations

(ii) organisational types and

differences.

(b) The role of management

(i) modern management writers

(ii) classical theories of management.

(c) The role of the manager

(i) the role of the manager in the

organisation of work

(ii) the responsibilities of the manager.

Managing People

Paper 1.3

3.5 Strategic Business Planning and Development

1.3 Managing People