Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7021
Title: Human Resource Management
Long Title: Human Resource Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2010/11 ( September 2010 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds on the principles of human resource management to allow the development of human resource strategies.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss contemporary human resource management in terms of its tasks, functions and systems
LO2 Analyse the fundamental goals of human resource mangement and business strategies within organisations
LO3 Describe the various methods of recruitment and selection in organisations
LO4 Discuss organisational strategies and approaches to coping with diversity
LO5 Demonstrate the importance of performance management, identifying the techniques, limitations and management of performance appraisals.
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
The Nature of the Human Resource Function
Origins and evolution of the human resource function, contemporary human resource management, goals of human resource management, human resource managers, line versus staff management
The Environment of Human Resource Management
The strategic context of human resource management, Corporate, business and functional strategies, human resource strategy formulation, human resource strategy implementation, evaluating the human resource function in organisations
Human Resource Planning & Job Analysis
Strategic importance of human resource planning, job analysis process, job analysis methods, the human resource management planning process
Recruiting & Selecting Human Resources
Goals, sources and methods of recruiting, evaluating the recruiting process, the selection process and selection criteria, popular selection techniques, the selection decision
Managing the Diverse Workforce
The nature of workforce diversity, basic dimensions of diversity, the impact of diversity on organisations, managing diversity in organisations.
Performance Management
Performance appraisal process, methods and limitations of performance appraisal.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
essay
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
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 Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study and Reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Noreen Heraty, Patrick Gunnigle, Michael Morely,. Human Resource Management in Ireland, Third. [ISBN: 978 0 7171 3933 0].
  • Angelo S. DeNisi, Ricky W. Griffin,. deNisi, Human Resource Management 3e, [ISBN: 978 0 618 79419 5].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journals, Human Resources Mangement Journal.
  • Journals, European Business Review.
  • Journals, Personnel Review.
  • Journals, Journal of Industrial Reliations.
  • Web, www.cipd.co.uk.
  • Web, www.mcb.co.uk.
  • Web, www.routledge.co.uk.
 
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