Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8040
Title: Consultancy Project
Long Title: Consultancy Project
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The project will cover all stages of consultancy such as stakeholder consultation,problem definition,project planning and management,research methods and tools,data analysis,solution scenarios and implementation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify a HR issue that is of strategic relevance to an organisation by consulting with stakeholders
LO2 Engage all relevant stakeholders in a consultation process that is transparent
LO3 Negotiate to achieve an agreed problem definition.
LO4 Analyse the research approach suitable for the chosen topic.
LO5 Develop and present solution scenarios.
LO6 Develop and present implementation strategies to the stakeholders.
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

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Indicative Content
Strategic problem: Process and Definition
The task is to identify a problem on the strategic level by consulting with all relevant stakeholders and arrive at an agreed definition.
Research
Identify appropriate research methods, consider especially action research methods.
Solution
Develop and present different solution options by utilising the consultation process so that each option could be implemented.
Implementation:
In consultation with stakeholders prepare realistic implementation scenarios.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Project Proposal:an agreed definition of the problem
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Project 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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Project Supervision Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Research Every Week 13.50 13.5
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact independent research Every Week 13.50 13.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact One-to-one interaction with project supervisor Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Coghlan, Teresa Brannick. (2005), Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization, 2nd. all, Sage, London, [ISBN: 1-4129-0247-9].
  • Mike Johnson. (2005), The Independent Consultant's Survival Guide, 1st. all, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, London, p.208, [ISBN: 9781843981169].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mark Balnaves and Peter Caputi. (2001), Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods, 1st. all, Sage, California, [ISBN: 07-61-9680-40].
  • Michael I. Harrison. (2005), Diagnosing Organizations, 8. all, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, Calif., [ISBN: 0761925716].
Recommended 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 8 Mandatory