Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8059
Title: Management, HR & Law in ECEC
Long Title: Management, HR & Law in ECEC
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops managerial skills in the practical application of business law and
human resources in relation to the Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) sector. Dimensions of current managerial issues within the sector are identified and solutions examined. The models of business organisation current within the sector are evaluated.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess fundamental concepts, roles and responsibilities of management in the context of the ECEC sector
LO2 Evaluate various planning, organisational and motivational techniques appropriate to the management of projects/group and team activities.
LO3 Analyse and develop Human Resource strategies to meet the changing needs in today's competitive workplace
LO4 Evaluate the varying legal forms of business organisation salient in the ECEC sector.
LO5 Appraise key concepts of contract, agency, consumer and insurance law operating in the ECEC sector.
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
Management Techniques
Function of management in an ECEC setting - what are the roles, responsibilities and skills required. Fundamentals of management concepts and techniques. The nature of measuring, reporting, assessing performance and quality control.
Business & Organisational Skills
Planning & organisational goals. Setting objectives. Planning and decision making. Organisation and staffing: factors that influence organisational structure, authority and responsibility.
HR Management
Human Resources strategy formulation. Evaluating the HR function in an ECEC setting. Developing a Recruitment, Selection, Training and Development programme to meet ECEC needs. Workplace diversity and multi-disciplinary team work.
An Introduction to Business Law
Contract law - formation (offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to form legal relations). Terms of contract - express and implied term - employment contracts, consumer protection and Sale of Goods and Supply of Services legislation. Discharge of contract. Remedies. Aspects of commercial law: Insurance law, Agency.
Company Law
Modes of doing business in Ireland and the legal requirements of establishment and accountability; reporting; directors' duties; regulation and enforcement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
A research inquiry into the ECEC manager's perspective on the burden of legal compliance in the sector including mode of organisation and attendant obligations.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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 Lecture: Business Management in the ECEC Sector Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Lecture: HR in the ECEC Sector Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Lecture: Business Law in the ECEC Sector Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture: Business Management in the ECEC Sector Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Lecture: HR in the ECEC Sector Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Lecture: Business Law in the ECEC Sector Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Griffin, R.. (2013), Fundamentals of Management, 7th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 1133627498].
  • Dessler, G.. (2016), Human Resource Management, 15th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0134235452].
  • Thuillier, A. & MacDaid, C.. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, 1st. Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brewster, C. & Cerdin, J.L.. (2016), Human Resource Management in Mission Drive Organisations, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0134097734].
  • Callanan, G.. (2012), An Introduction to Irish Company Law, 6th. Gill & MacMillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 978071752612].
  • Cole, G.A.. (2002), Management Theory & Practice, 5th. DP Publications, London, [ISBN: 0-82-675391-0].
  • Armstrong, M.. (2006), A Handbook of Human Resources, 10th. Kogan Page, London, [ISBN: 0749446315].
  • Gunnigle, P., Morley, M., Heraty, N.. (2017), Human Resources Management in Ireland, 5th. Gill & MacMillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 978-1-910393-].
  • Dahlberg, G., Moss, P. & Pence, A.. (2007), Beyond Quality in Early Childhood. Languages of Evaluation, 2nd. Routledge, London & New York, [ISBN: 0415418496].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HECEC_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care 1 Elective