Module Details

Module Code: TOUR7002
Title: Human Resource Management
Long Title: Human Resource Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8120 - Tourism
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to provide the student with an overview of Human Resources Management and its operation within the Tourism Industry
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the key components of Human Resource Management and its role in the process involved in managing people in organisations.
LO2 Recognise the overall aim of the recruitment process as a means to effectively attract at minimum cost, the number and quality of employees required to satisfy the human resource needs of the company, derived from the human resource plan.
LO3 Interpret and apply appropriate selection techniques recognising the importance of screening, shortlisting and applying suitable selection methods based on type of job available.
LO4 Recognise learning, training and development as an organisational tool in ensuring the organisation attracts, retains and develops key core employees.
LO5 Explore the legal framework within which human resource management takes place by being familiar with individual employee legislation.
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 to Human Resource Management
Key components of HRM and developing human resources in organisations. Historical developments, core activities. Personnel and HR strategy. Specialist personnel management function. Changing role of Human Resource Manager, contemporary issues.
Recruitment in the Tourism industry
Effective People resourcing. Labour market, Human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment methods, e recruitment
Short listing and selecting candidates
Understand the process of selection. Appreciate the role of the screening and short listing process. Recognise the use a short list matrix. Selection methods and appropriate job related interview questions. Structured interviews and the problems associated with unstructured interviews.
Employee Training and Development
Understand key principles in human resource training and development practices. Appreciate how the provision of learning and training opportunities improve individual, team and organisational growth and performance.
Employment law
Provide an overview of the relevant pieces of Irish Employment law and recognise the legal framework within which human resource management takes place.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
In class test examining relevant Human resource management practice in tourism organisations, recruitment and selection practices.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Formal exam examining all material covered in Module
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 Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research 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 Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research 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
  • Gunnigle,P., Heraty, N., Morley, M.. (2017), Human Resource Management in Ireland., 5th. IPA, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781910393178].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Michael J Boella & Steven Goss-Turner. (2013), Human resource Management in the Hospitality industry, 9th. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 9780415632539].
  • Denis Nickson. (2007), Human Resource Management for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry, second edition. all, Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 0-415-64211-8].
  • Siobhan D Tiernan, Michael J Morley.. (2013), Modern Management Theory and Practice for Irish Students, 4th. Gill Education Publisher, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717156320].
  • Rosemary Harrison. (2009), Learning And Development, 5th. Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, [ISBN: 8601405003683].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • International Journal of Human Resource Management. International Journal of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Journal.
  • Personnel Review Topics. Personnel Review Topics, Personnel Review.
  • IRN Report- Industrial Relations News. Industrial Relations News, IRN Report.
  • Management of Personnel Quarterly. HRM, Management of Personnel Quarterly.
  • International Journal of Hospitality Management. International Hospitality, International Journal of Hospitality Management.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 5 Mandatory
CR_FTOUR_7 Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 5 Mandatory