Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9074
Title: Strategic HRM
Long Title: Strategic Human Resource Management
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will equip learners with an understanding of the linkages between business strategies and Human Resource Management (HRM), exploring how the strategic management of people is essential to sustaining organisational competitive advantage. The module will also consider the challenges and complexities in developing and implementing Strategic HRM practices in the international context.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critique models of Strategic HRM theories and practices and investigate their relationship to organisational strategy.
LO2 Discuss the impact of globalisation and international forces in shaping HR strategies and practices.
LO3 Analyse the key challenges that are affecting the employment relationship and the implications for the HRM function.
LO4 Evaluate the linkages between pay, employee performance, staff retention and organisational performance.
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
HR Strategy Development
Evolution of Human Resource Management; Strategy and the role of HRM; Internal and external environmental influences on HR Strategy Development; Evaluation of a range of Strategic HRM model and strategies, including Best Fit Vs Best Practice approaches.
Implications of Globalisation on HRM Strategy
HRM in the Global Economy; The Drivers of Globalisation; Emerging Markets; HR Outsourcing/Offshoring strategies; Impact of Cultural Differences on HRM Practices; International Resourcing Strategies; Selecting and Developing Expatriate Managers.
Contemporary Issues in SHRM
HR’s role in managing Organisational Change; Remote Working; Downsizing; Restructuring; The Psychological Contract; Employee Flexibility; New Work Practices; Employment Legislation as a context for Employee Relations; Diversity Management.
Linking Business, Reward and Performance Management Strategies
Performance Management Cycle; International Performance Management Approaches; Strategic Reward; Total Reward; International Reward Management; The relationship between Business Strategy and Reward and Performance Management; Employee Retention Strategies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Learners will be required to submit a report on a Strategic HRM activity or process.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Building on learning from the first assessment, learners will be provided with a case study or brief, based on which they will be required to prepare a written report on an International HRM issue.
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
Directed Learning Non Contact Delivery of content and material underpinning learning outcomes Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Supplementary learner research, study and revision Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of content and material underpinning learning outcomes Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Supplementary learner research, study and revision 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
  • Boxall P. F. and Purcell J.. (2016), Strategy and Human Resource Management, 4th. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 9781137407634].
  • Armstrong M.. (2020), Armstrong's Handbook of Strategic Human Resource Management: Improve Business Performance Through Strategic People Management, 7th. Kogan Page, London, [ISBN: 9781789661743].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S.. (2020), Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 15th. Kogan Page, [ISBN: 9781789661033].
  • Gunnigle, P., Heraty N. and Morley M.. (2011), Human Resource Management in Ireland: Theory and Practice in Ireland, 4th. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717149797].
  • Schuler, R. and Jackson, S.. (2008), Strategic Human Resource Management, 2nd. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9780195683592].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Armstrong, M. and Brown, D.. (2019), Strategic Human Resource Management: back to the future, Institute for Employment Studies.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BAVMA_9 Master of Business Administration with Aviation Management 3 Group Elective 1