Module Details

Module Code: HOSP6080
Title: Intro to Supervising People
Long Title: Intro to Supervising People
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the learner with a knowledge of the structure and application of supervisory level Human Resource Management practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the importance of basic principles and procedures of human resource management practice in achieving organisational success.
LO2 Apply the theoretical knowledge required for effective supervision of people at operational level
LO3 Describe the key areas of systematic recruitment, selection and induction, motivation, performance management and reward.
LO4 Design and implement training programmes to be delivered at operational level
LO5 Recognise key pieces of employment legislation and their application in the supervision of people in the hospitality industry.
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
Basic principles and procedures of Human Resource Management
Historical background, core activities, role of supervisor in managing people.
Human resource planning
Stages in the human resource planning process. Planning to ensure adequate human resources are available to the organisation.
Systematic approach to employee supervision
The recruitment and selection process, induction, motivation, appraisal of performance, reward management.
Training
Learning styles and learning cycle. Identify training needs. Design, plan, prepare and deliver an effective training programme at operational level. Evaluation of training. SOP's.
Employment legislation
Employment law pertaining to the HR function.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Design, plan,deliver and evaluate a training session appropriate to operative level.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 Class room based lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed 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 Class room based lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael Boella & Steven Goss - Turner. (2013), Human Resource Management in The Hospitality Industry, 9th. Routledge, USA, [ISBN: 9780415632539].
  • Gunnigle Partick. (2011), Human Resourse Management in Ireland, 4th. Gill & MacMillan, Ireland, [ISBN: 9780717149797].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Siobhan Tiernan & Michael J Morley. (2013), Modern Management, 4th. Gill & macMillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717156320].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_OHOST_6 Higher Certificate in Arts in Hospitality Studies 3 Mandatory