Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8039
Title: Consultancy and Research
Long Title: Consultancy and Research Metho
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module contains advanced consultancy methods based on the action research model and organisational development models.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Initiate a consultancy and arrive at an agreed problem definition shared by all stakeholders.
LO2 Negotiate a path to implement an agreed solution
LO3 Use qualitative research methods to gather data and facilitate agreement on interpretation.
LO4 Present solution scenarios and implementation strategies.
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
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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
Consultancy process
Engaging stakeholders, building trust, power issues, Perception and roles,problem definition and power.
Team building and Communication
Team building skills and how to train them.
Qualitative Research
Constructivism and Narrative, Symbolist and Semiotic approaches.
Qualitative Data Analysis
Transcription, Context and Narrative structure.
Solution and implementation
How to facilitate the creation of possible solution scenarios and their implementation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
The consultation process:assumptions and requirements
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Solution scenarios and implementation.
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 Lecture & workshops Every Month 1.63 6.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed Study Every Week 5.37 5.37
Total Hours 11.87
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.63
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture & workshops Every Month 1.63 6.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed Study Every Week 5.37 5.37
Total Hours 11.87
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.63
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Coghlan, Teresa Brannik. (2005), Doing Action Research in your Organisation, 2nd. all, Sage Publications, London, [ISBN: ISBN: 1-4129-0247-9].
  • Mark Balnaves and Peter Caputi. Introduction to quantitative research methods, 1st. all, Sage Thousand Oaks, California, [ISBN: ISBN: 0761968040].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management 7 Mandatory