Module Code: H7OPC
Long Title Organisational Performance & Culture
Title Organisational Performance & Culture
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: EDITH RACHEL DOHERTY
Module Author: Andrea Del Campo Dugova
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explore the wider business and organisational context of human resources
LO2 Evaluate the relationships between organisational strategy and people strategy
LO3 Analyse the connections between customers, people practices and organisational culture and performance
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of how change is managed in organisations
LO5 Investigate the scale of technology within organisations and how it impacts work
LO6 Examine the use of Human Capital metrics in organisations
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Business Context of HR
External analysis of the business context using tools such as SWOT, iPESTLE etc Contemporary factors impacting business decisions such as EU, Brexit, talent shortages, recession etc Current priorities of organisations in Ireland
Organisation strategy
Explaining organisational strategy Connections between organisational strategy and people strategy Engaging with external and internal customers to formulate strategy HR supporting organisational strategy Impact of HR on the employee life-cycle in an organisation
Organisation Culture
Introducing and maintaining organisational culture Theories and models of organisation culture Creating a strong organisational culture and supporting policies Impact of HR on organisational behaviour, culture and performance Measuring organisational culture
Change Management
Drivers of change Overview of change management models Role of HR in managing successful organisational change
Technology in HR
Impact of technology on employment Purpose of technology in HR Use of AI in HR Impact of technology on HR operations Challenges of technology in organisations
Human Capital
Introduce human capital and intellectual capital Human capital metrics Balanced scorecard
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
n/a
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 35 Per Semester 2.92
Independent Learning No Description 215 Per Semester 17.92
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.92
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • ARMSTRONG M.. (2020), Armstrong's Handbook of Strategic Human Resource Management, 7th Ed. Kogan Page.
  • CARBERY R., CROSS C., Ed.s.. (2018), Human Resource Management, 2nd Ed. Red Globe Press.
  • TORRINGTON D., TAYLOR S., HALL L., ATKINSON.. (2020), Human Resource Management, 11th Ed. Pearson.
  • Taylor, S. and Perkins, G.. (2021), Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment., CIPD Kogan Page.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • GUNNIGLE, Patrick;  HERATY,Noreen; MORELY, Michael.. (2017), Resource Management in Ireland, 5th Ed. Institute of Public Administration (IPA).
  • MONKS K., HARNEY B. Ed.s.. (2014), Research and Practice in Ireland, Open Press.
  • BEARDWELL J., CLAYDON T.. (2017), Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach,, 8th Ed. Pearson.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Website], www.cipd.ie.
  • [Website], www.cipd.co.uk.
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