Module Details

Module Code: MRKT9014
Title: People Management Strategies
Long Title: People Management Strategies
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3420 - Marketing & Advertising
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will provide the learner with an understanding of human resource practices in an international arena. It will provide the student with a comprehensive and critical knowledge in human resource management theory and its application in different countries and cultural contexts.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the strategic issues involved in the management of human resources to an international context.
LO2 Critically evaluate different international perspectives on human resource management.
LO3 Analyse international human resource management strategies for managing people in various locations.
LO4 Appraise the challenges of corporate social responsibility and it's relationship to international human resources management.
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.
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
People Management Strategies
Introduction to HRM principles and practices, recruitment and selection, training, performance management and expatriate reward strategies.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Contribution of CSR to HRM, integration into the HR function, reporting corporate social responsibility issues, ethical dilemmas and offshoring.
Culture Change Management
Culture and HRM, exporting company cultures and managing cultures.
Repatriation Programmes
Designing repatriation programmes, issues with repatriation and impact on employee retention.
Diversity and International HRM
Gender, diversity and inclusion policies and the legal framework in international HRM activities.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Students will be required to write a written report detailing the HRM strategy implications for a specific cultural context.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Students will be required to critically review theories, concepts and literature on specific aspects of people management while evaluating the implications for the management of individuals and groups in a defined organisational setting.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Class Based Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Based Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Study 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
  • Marchington, M., Wilkinson, A., Donnelly, R., Kynighou, A.. (2020), Human Resource Management at Work, 7th Edition. CIPD-Kogan Page, London, [ISBN: 9781789664867].
  • Reiche, S., Harzing, A., Tenzer, H.. (2019), International Human Resource Management, 5th Edition. Sage Publications, London, [ISBN: 9781526426963].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brewster, C., Sparrow, P., Vernon, G., Houldsworth, E.. (2016), International Human Resource Management, 4th Edition. CIPD-Kogan Page, London, [ISBN: 9781843983750].
  • French, R.. (2015), Cross Cultural Management in Work Organisations, 3rd Edition. CIPD-Kogan Page, London, [ISBN: 978184398367].
  • Iles, P. and Zhang, C.. (2013), International Human Resource Management, CIPD, Wimbledon, [ISBN: 9781843983002].
  • Roper I., Prouska, R., Na Ayudhya, U.. (2019), Critical Issues in Human Resource Management, 2nd Edition. Red Globe Press, London, [ISBN: 9781137605412].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBADM_9 Master of Business Administration 2 Mandatory
CR_KCYMN_9 Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management 2 Group Elective 2
CR_BIBUS_9 Master of Science in International Business 2 Elective
CR_KCYMT_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Cybersecurity Management 2 Group Elective 2
CR_BINBU_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in International Business 2 Elective