MGMT8035 - Emerging Markets and Trends

Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8035
Title: Emerging Markets and Trends
Long Title: Emerging Markets and Trends
NFQ Level: Advanced
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 is designed to illustrate the new realities facing Human Resource Capital Management in both the mature and emerging markets including Brazil, Russia, India & China (BRIC)and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Regions. This module will also enable students to critically evaluate emerging Human Resource Management issues and trends.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the new realities facing Human Resource Capital Management in both the mature and emerging markets.
LO2 Critically assess the Human Resource Management opportunities and challenges posed by emerging markets.
LO3 Recommend appropriate HRM strategies available to a company seeking to capitalise in emerging markets.
LO4 Discuss emerging business environmental trends and assess the impact of these emerging trends on HRM practices, suggesting effective and appropriate strategic responses.
LO5 Assess the impact of emerging trends on HRM practices and effective strategic responses.
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

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No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Emerging Market Opportunities
Emerging markets as sources of competitive advantage. Expanded talent pool. Leveraging culture as a strategic tool.
Emerging Markets Challenges
Remote management. Multi-site support. Different Labour laws. Global Talent Competition.
Contemporary Trends
Globalisation. Increased complexity and size. Business diversity. Outsourcing. Technological advances & innovations. Shared services in HR. Communication.
Emerging Industries
Acquiring the required skills & Educational Qualifications; Developing pipeline of employees for an Emerging Industry.
Managing HR Capital in a Recession
Downsizing. Increased workforce flexibility. Maintaining trust and developing competencies in challenging business times.
Emerging Trends Based Learning
Case study methods and philosophy. Industry leader guest lectures and discussion facilitation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Essay
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
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 Directed Learning, Research, Work-based Learning 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 based Instruction Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning, Research, Work-based Learning and Private Study Every Week 5.00 5
Tutorial Contact Class based tutoring Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Vance Charles M, Yongsun Paik,. (2010), Managing a Global Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities in international human resource management., 2nd Ed. M.E. Sharpe, [ISBN: 0765623498].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Horwitz, Frank and Budhwar, Pawan. (2008), Handbook of Human Resource Management in Emerging Markets, 3rd. Edward Elgar, [ISBN: 9781781955000].
  • Wood, Geoffrey. (2009), Human resource management, Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 0415462460].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, CIPD Website,
    http://www.cipd.co.uk
  • Journal, Int'l Journal of Human Resource Management.
  • Journal, Human Resource Management Journal.
  • Journal, People Management.
  • Journal, Harvard Business Review Journal.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management 7 Mandatory