MGMT7044 - HR Strategy Implementation

Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7044
Title: HR Strategy Implementation
Long Title: HR Strategy Implementation
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module outlines the role HR plays in the overall implementation of corporate strategy and how contemporary HR issues influence the implementation of an overall strategy.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain how issues of equal opportunities and managing diversity inform and influence HR strategies.
LO2 Discuss the centrality of recruitment, training, development and selection to strategic human resources.
LO3 Evaluate organisational performance against predetermined norms.
LO4 Evaluate the linkages between pay, employee performance, staff retention and organisational performance.
LO5 Discuss the importance of redundancy, dismissal and voluntary turnover in terms of HR strategy.
LO6 Evaluate the role of organisational change in the development and implementation of HR 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
• Equal opportunities and diversity management
Human resource Management components: Recruitment,diversity, equality and reward strategies and their contribution to the implementation of HR strategy and the success of corporate goals and objectives.
• Recruitment, training and development, and selection
The HR planning process.Methods of recruitment and selection.Training and development policies.Training and development needs analysis and programme development.
• Performance management
Clarifying and publishing objectives. Performance measurement. Target setting. Personal development plans. Managing problem staff. Staff appraisal.
• Reward Strategies
Reward systems. Performance related pay. Motivation principles and PRP. Team/Individual reward systems. Rewards for the new flexible workforce.
• Exit management
Exit management strategies. Voluntary terminations. Dismissals. Managing organisational consequences of employee exits. Restructuring/Downsizing.
• Managing organisational change
Styles of managing change . The role of strategic leaders, middle managers and outsiders in the management of strategic change. Facilitating change. Managing the communication of strategic change strategy.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
This report will assess the student's ability to recognise the the important role that diversity and equal opportunity play in the recuitment and performance of an organisation.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5,6
Assessment Description
This report will assess the student's ability to evaluate the consequences of organisation change and the subsequent impact on the staff.
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 Class 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 Class Lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning, Research, Work-based Learning and Private Study Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Julie Beardwell, Tim Claydon. (2010), Human Resource Management A Contempory Approach, 6th. Printice Hall, [ISBN: 978-027373965].
  • Gunnigle Partick, Heraty Noreen and Morley Michael J. (2011), Human Resource Management in Ireland, 4th. Gill and McMillian, p.400, [ISBN: 9780717149797].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Armstrong Michael. (2012), Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 12 Ed. Kogan Page, [ISBN: 978-085989464].
  • John Bratton, Jeff Gold. Human resource management, 4th. Basingstoke [England] ; Palgrave, 2007., [ISBN: 0230001742].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 6 Mandatory