Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7059
Title: Structure and Human Resources
Long Title: Organisational Structures and Human Resource Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Evaluation of organisational structures.
Review of the concepts and skills to manage decision making, conflict and grievance handling and stress management.
Review of employee development programme.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Review organisational structures and recommend alternative models within a given environment.
LO2 Describe techniques for Conflict and Grievance handling, Decision Making and Stress Management
LO3 Review and evaluate training development programmes
LO4 Describe key tools for improving the management of meetings.
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
Organisation Structure
Organisation Structures. Centralised and decentralised models.
Human Resource Management
Managing Employee Development. Identifying Training Needs. Design and Implementation of Training Programme. Evaluation of Training Programmes.
Managing Meetings and Conflict
Time Management. Time Prioritising. Managing Meetings. Grievance and conflict handling. Decision making. Stress management.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Student Classroom Presentation
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Tutor Guided 2000 word written report
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 Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.38 18
Tutorial Contact Tutor directed Presentation and exam preparation and feedback. 13th Week 2.15 28
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and reading for presentation and essay preparation 13th Week 3.46 45
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.54
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.38 18
Tutorial Contact Tutor directed Presentation and exam preparation and feedback 13th Week 2.15 28
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and reading for exam amd essay preparation 13th Week 3.46 45
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.54
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hardy, Charles.. (1990), “Inside Organisations- 21 Ideas for Managers", Penguin Books., Middlesex, England.
  • Michael Morley, Sarah Moore, Noreen Heraty, Margaret Linehan, Sarah McCurtin,. Principles of Organisational Behaviour, [ISBN: 0 7171 3670 1].
  • Patrick Gunnigle, Noreen Heraty, Michael J. Morley,. Human Resource Management in Ireland, [ISBN: 0 7171 3362 1].
  • Armstrong, M.. (2003), “A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice”, Kogan Page,, London.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • (2005), Various articles as recommended by class tutor, Harvard Business Review 2004-2005.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSCTM_7 Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain and Transport Management 2 Mandatory