Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6004
Title: Performance Management
Long Title: Performance Management
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module assists students in understanding the theory behind the practice of Performance Management. In particular, the module examines the components of performance management and its relationship with turnover and retention.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the functions of employee performance and performance appraisal.
LO2 Describe different models of performance management.
LO3 Discuss the role of the line manager in performance management.
LO4 Explain how the Performance Management role is evolving as an organisational function.
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
Performance Management Strategies
Perspectives on Performance Management. Behaviour-Orientated Approaches. Obtaining data about performance.
Performance Appraisal
Varieties of Performance Appraisal. Problems with Appraisals. Legal & Ethical Issues.
Staff Turnover & Retention
Defining voluntary release. Turnover trends. Explaining & Reducing Turnover.
Dismissal
Legal considerations – Unfair Dismissal Acts, Industrial Relations Acts, LRC Code of Practice on Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures, what should be included in a Disciplinary Procedure, the difference between Gross Misconduct and progressive discipline, appropriate penalties and when to use them, how to conduct a disciplinary investigation/hearing, Employment Appeals Tribunal and Rights Commissioner Service – when to use them and how they operate, penalties applied for unfair or wrongful dismissal.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Short answer questions on course content
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Group report. Students may, for example, be asked to write a report for management regarding a proposed performance management system.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Classic Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, Research and Private Study 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 Classic Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning, Research and Private 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
  • Armstrong, A. and Taylor, S.. (2014), Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 4th Edition. Kogan Page, UK, USA, India, [ISBN: 9780749469641].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N., Morely, M.. (2011), Human Resourse Management in Ireland, 4th Edition. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, p.400, [ISBN: 9780717149797].
  • Taylor, S.. (2008), People Resourcing, 4th. Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, UK, p.544, [ISBN: 978-184398198].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BCPPR_6 Certificate in Human Resource Management and Development 2 Mandatory
CR_BSUMA_6 Certificate in Supervisory Management 1 Mandatory