Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9067
Title: Managing People
Long Title: Managing People
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To promote an understanding of the management of people within organisations by introducing key concepts impacting upon the management of individuals and teams. Students examine practical issues involved in managing people in organisations and the application of strategies in differing contexts.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss contemporary approaches to sourcing, engaging and retaining people and the implications for managers.
LO2 Analyse workforce diversity in the workplace and its impact on shaping people management strategies.
LO3 Appraise strategies for managing people within a changing workforce profile.
LO4 Critically evaluate criteria for managing employee wellbeing through a comprehensive suite of policies and practices.
LO5 Develop an understanding of the need for an integrity culture and comprehensive policies to ensure compliance with ethical standards in the workplace.
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
Introduction
Introduction to issues involved in managing people
Workforce planning
Workforce planning
Managing a Flexible Workforce
Managing a Flexible Workforce
Recruitment and Selection
Recruitment and Selection
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development
Performance Management (individual and team-based)
Performance Management (individual and team-based)
Reward Management
Reward Management
Employee Relations
Role of trade unions, conflict/dispute resolution and relevant employee legislation
Ethical issues
Ethical issues in the management of people
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
Employee Wellbeing
Initiatives, stress management and health and safety
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Presentation
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Assessment Description
Assignment
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 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent study, presentation and assignment preparation Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent study, presentation and assignment preparation 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, M. and S. Taylor.. (2020), Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 15th. Kogan Page, London.
  • Marchington, M., A. Wilkinson, R. Donnelly and A. Kynighou.. (2020), Human Resource Management at Work, 7th. CIPD-Kogan Page, London.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • O' Riordan, J.. (2017), The Practice of Human Resource Management, Institute of Public Administration, Dublin.
  • Roper, I., R. Prouska and U. Na Ayudhya. (2019), Critical Issues in Human Resource Management, 2nd. Red Globe Press, London.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Guerci , M., G. Radaelli, E. Siletti, S. Cirella and A.B. Rami Shani.. (2015), The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices and Corporate Sustainability on Organizational Ethical Climates: An Employee Perspective, Journal of Business Ethics, 126, 2, 2015, 18.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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