Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7038
Title: Research Methods for HRM
Long Title: Research Methods for HRM
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will introduce students to qualitative, quantitative and mixed method research design. The module is also designed to familiarise students with different data collection methods, and develop their ability to write a research proposal.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply principles of qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods research to Human Resources Management issues
LO2 Engage in appropriate secondary and primary research to solve HRM research issues
LO3 Create research tools such as questionnaires and interview guides
LO4 Develop a written research proposal with professional academic writing and referencing
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

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Indicative Content
Writing
The Literature Review. The Research Question and Research Design. Referencing. Academic writing and writing a research proposal.
Approaches to Primary Research
Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods Approaches. Philosophies of Research. Construct and Content Validity, Reliability, Independent and Dependent Variables.
Data Collection
Interviews, Focus Groups, Questionnaires. Sampling.
Data Analysis
Introduction to simple electronic data collection (Lab). Analysis and coding.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Students will be required to write an initial desk based research report based on the topic they intend to undertake their research on.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Students are required to write a proposal for a piece of HRM research, which will be conducted for fulfillment of the module MGMT7041.
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
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Learning Non Contact Directed Research and Learning, Self-directed Research 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
Lab Contact Lab - a series of four 3.5 hour labs, to include feedback and discussion Once per semester 0.53 8
Lecture Contact Series of lectures Every Month 1.50 6
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Research Every Week 4.97 4.97
Total Hours 18.97
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.03
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Creswell, J. W.. (2014), Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Approaches, 4th Edition. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, [ISBN: 1452226105].
  • Anderson, V.. (2013), Research Methods in Human Resource Mnagaement, 3rd Edition. CIPD, UK, p.452, [ISBN: 978-184398308].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • David Coghlan, Teresa Brannik. (2005), Doing Action Research in your Organisation, 2nd. all, Sage Publications, London, [ISBN: ISBN: 1-4129-0247-9].
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 5 Mandatory