Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9030
Title: Training,Knowledge Management
Long Title: Training,Knowledge Management
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The module content covers training and learning concepts as well as talent development and knowledge retention in organisations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically analyse the formulation and implementation of processes of training,talent development and knowledge retention strategies for defining and achieving current and future effectiveness at national, organisational, group and individual levels.
LO2 Critically evaluate the potential and appropriateness of a range of training and talent development strategies, policies and methods with reference to relevant contextual factors.
LO3 Lead the initiation, development and implementation of training,talent development and knowledge acquisition and transfer strategies, interventions and activities.
LO4 Critically assess the role and influence the politics of training,talent development and knowledge management policy and practice in a range of contexts.
LO5 Consider the ethical dimension of peoples development
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
Learning
Contextual factors on the design, delivery and evaluation of learning and development plans and interventions.
Training
Training needs analysis,training modes and assessment.
Talent Development
The development of talent is one of the major challenges for every organization.This module will identify successful development strategies and best-practice case studies.
Knowledge Management
Knowledge retention,Epistemology of organisational structures and active knowledge management.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
training and talent development as a strategic challenge
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
training,talent development and knowledge management as stakeholder issues
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 No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description 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 No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact No Description 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
  • Jim Stewart,. (2011), Learning and Talent Development, 1st. all, CIPD, London, p.464, [ISBN: 1843982501].
  • Carol Tansley et al. (2007), Talent:Strategy,Management and Measurement, 1st. all, CIPD, London, p.80, [ISBN: 9781843981893].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rosemary Harrison and Joseph Kessels. (2004), Human resource development in a knowledge economy, 1st. all, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, p.320, [ISBN: 0333990153].
  • Andrew Mayo,. (2004), Creating a Learning and Development Strategy, 1st. all, CIPD, London, p.224, [ISBN: 1843980568].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_9 Master of Arts in Human Resource Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BHRMG_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management 2 Mandatory