Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7077
Title: People Management Strategies
Long Title: People Management Strategies
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds on the principles of human resource management to allow the development of human resource strategies. It outlines the role HR plays in the overall development of corporate strategy while dealing with the complexities of the 21st century workforce.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss contemporary approaches to human resource strategy and its contribution to the overall business strategy.
LO2 Compare and contrast the existing and emerging employment legislation and its impact on the HR function.
LO3 Assess the current issues and trends in human resource analytics and its impact on the HR decision making process.
LO4 Analyse workforce diversity and its impact in shaping HR strategies.
LO5 Appraise strategies for managing talent with a changing workforce profile.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Strategic Human Resource Management
The relationship between business strategy models and human resource models, best fit versus best practice human resource management.
Employment Law
The effect of employment legislation on HR strategies, existing legislation and new areas of relevance.
Human Resource Analytics
The evolution of HR information, The importance of HR analytics, data challenges, analytical tools, implementing analytics.
Diversity Management
Employer branding, the diverse workforce, challenges to HR of managing a diverse workforce, contributions to organisational success.
Labour Force Trends
Labour force trends, globalisation of talent, offshoring, skills gaps, multi generational workforce, challenges for talent management.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Students are required to create a poster presentation on the course work.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester formal exam.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent Study and Reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent Study and reading Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rees G., Smith P.. (2014), Strategic Human Resource Management, Sage Publications, [ISBN: 9781446255865].
  • Pease, G, Byerly, B.. (2012), Human Capital Analytics: How to Harness the Potential of Your Organization's Greatest Asset, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-1-118-466].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Torrington, D., Hall, L., Taylor, S., Atkinson C.. (2014), Human Resource Management, 9th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780273786634].
  • Castellano, W.. (2014), Practices for Engaging the 21st Century Workforce: Challenges of Talent Management in a Changing Workplace, Pearson, [ISBN: 9780133086379].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journals. (2015), Human Resource Management Journal.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Journals. (2015), Personnel Review.
Other Resources
  • Website, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development. (2015), www.cipd.ie.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 5 Mandatory
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 5 Elective
CR_BBTCO_7 Bachelor of Business in Business Technology and Communications 5 Mandatory
CR_BHORT_7 Bachelor of Science in Horticulture 5 Elective