Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7003
Title: Current Issues in People Mgt
Long Title: Current Issues in People Mgt
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 will introduce students to current and emerging HRM topics, reports and academic literature in the area of people resourcing. The module will provide students with knowledge of the current and emerging HRM issues facing organisations studies and provide them with the skills to critically appraise the impact of these emerging issues to organisations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the link between HRM and organisational performance.
LO2 Evaluate the changes in the Irish labour market and how these changes impact on HRM
LO3 Explain the concept of employer branding and its role in HRM
LO4 Describe the emerging HR issues facing organisations
LO5 Discuss the challenges of managing across generations and develop strategies that organisations can use to address these
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.
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Indicative Content
Organsiational Performance
Human Capital Advantage. Organisational Process Advantage. HR Bundling.Performance management models and methods Link between HRM and organsiational performance.
Employer Branding
Definition of employer branding. Current debates. When should organisations engage in branding. Benefits.
Labour Market Changes
Migration changes. Female participation. Education and Skill level. Ageing workforce. Unemployment levels. Structural shifts.
Managing Across Generations
Classifications of Generations. Challenges facing organisations managing across generations. Strategies for managing across generations.
Emerging HR Issues facing organisations
Review of current and emerging topics. Consider their impact on organisations and develop strategies to manage these issues.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Report and presentation
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
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 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 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Study,Reseach, Work-based learning and Private Study Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael Armstrong with Stephen Taylor. (2014), Handbook of Human Resource Management, 13th. Kogan Page, London.
  • Ian C Roper, Rea Prouska, Uracha Chatrakul Na Ayudha. (2010), Critical Issues in Human Resource Management, 1st. CIPD, London, p.464, [ISBN: 9781843982425].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Stephen Taylor. (2011), Contemporary Issues In Human Resource Management, CIPD, London.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Purcell, John. (2004), The HRM-Performance Link - Why, How and When does People Management Impact on Organisational Performance?, 12th Annual John Lovett Lecture - University of Limerick, 2004, p.1-25.
Other Resources
  • Website, CIPD,
    http://www.cipd.co.uk
  • Journal, International Journal of Human Resource Management.
  • Journal, International Journal of Manpower.
  • Journal, British Journal of Management.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 3 Mandatory