Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6007
Title: Recruitment and Selection
Long Title: Recruitment and Selection
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module the student learns the essential skills in the recruitment, selection and the manpower planning process. The module also explores areas that should be considered when attempting to forecast future supply and demand of labour. Retention initiatives and dismissal processes are also discussed in this module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the most appropriate recruitment methods that can be included in an effective recruitment policy.
LO2 Recognise the essential skills in the interviewing and selection process.
LO3 Describe the key functions of selection; staffing, retention and communicating with unsuccessful candidates.
LO4 Identify the role of advertising and screening in the recruitment and selection processes.
LO5 Explain how the employee resourcing function can add value to the organisational strategy.
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 Planning
Forecasting future demand, internal supply and external supply, case for HR Planning, adapting traditional HR Planning.
Recruitment
Overview of process. Pre-recruitment process; Job Analysis, Job Description, Person Specification, Terms and Conditions of Employment. Advertising. Recent and new approaches to Recruitment, and recruitment options; out-sourcing, off-shoring, e-recruitment.
Selection
Overview of process. Eliminating applicants outside of candidate profile. Selection for first interview. The interview; panel, preparation, setting-up, etc. Post interview process. Aptitude and other tests.
Staffing
Recruitment, Retention and dismissal. Equality legislation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
In-class Examination
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Simulation of an Interview, and submission of pre-interview planning documentation (e.g. Job Analysis etc.)
No End of Module Formal 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 Classic Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, Research and Private Study. 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
Lecture Contact Classic Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning, Research and Private Study 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, A. and Taylor, S.. (2014), Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 13th Edition. Kogan Page, UK, USA, India, [ISBN: 9780749469641].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Taylor, S.. (2010), Resourcing and Talent Management, 5th Edition. CIPD, p.608, [ISBN: 978-184398251].
  • Heraty, N., Gunnigle, P., Morely, M.. (2006), Human Resource Management in Ireland, 3rd Edition. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 0717139336].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • website, http://www.cipd.co.uk/branch/Ireland.
  • website, http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm.
  • website, http://www.emeraldinsight.com/Insight/me nuNavigation.do?hdAction=InsightHome.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BCPPR_6 Certificate in Human Resource Management and Development 2 Mandatory