Module Code: H6HRMHCB
Long Title Human Resource Management
Title Human Resource Management
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: MICHELE KEHOE
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 Understand the history and evolution of Human Resource Management, including its theoretical basis
LO2 Explain the link between the business strategy and Human Resource Management strategy and policy areas
LO3 Demonstrate familiarity with key concepts in Human Resource Management practice, including - HR Planning - Job Analysis (including the preparation of a Job Description and Person Specification) - Recruitment and Selection - Employee Onboarding / Induction - Management of the Employee Relationship - Learning and Development - Performance Management - Managing Rewards - Health and Safety and - Diversity and Equality in the Workplace
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).
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Human Resource Management
(Defining and explaining Human Resource Management, Personnel Management versus Human Resource Management, the role and activities of the Human Resource Management Function, theoretical basis of Human Resource Management, links between Business Strategy and Human Resource Management)
Human Resource / Workforce Planning
(influence and relevance of internal and external factors, stages in the planning cycle, the importance of talent management and succession planning)
Job Analysis
(Definition, methods, outcomes in terms of information generated, Job Description, Person Specification and Competence Framework)
Employee Engagement, Turnover and Retention
(Tradition approach to induction, on-boarding / socialisation, employee turnover, including pull and push factors)
Recruitment and Selection
(Definition of recruitment, advantages and disadvantages of different recruitment methods, definition of selection, varied selection methods including interviews and their limitations, legislative influence)
Managing the Employee Relationship
(the nature of the employment relationship, theoretical perspectives, employee and employer representation, employee participation and voice)
Performance Management
(enhancing performance through Performance Management, goal setting, performance management assessment, potential pitfalls)
Managing Rewards
(Reward system objectives, reward package, forms of performance related pay, indirect pay and benefits)
Learning and Development
(What it is, individual learning styles, how individuals learn in organisations, process of analysing and identifying learning needs, key issues in responding to learning and development needs)
Health, Safety and Well-Being
(Concept of safety, understanding why accidents occur, human factors affecting health and safety behaviour, role of Human Resource Management in promoting health, safety and well-being in the workplace)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.
How to create a working environment that is both diverse and inclusive. How diversity can benefit an organisation. How the HR professional can promote inclusion and prioritise diversity.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Assessment60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed:  
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In the form of a case study on, for example, Recruitment and Selection
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 60
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End of semester final examination.
No Workplace Assessment
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.

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

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 36 Per Semester 3.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 202 Per Semester 16.83
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Carbery, Ronan and Cross, Christine. (2019), Human Resource Management, 2nd Ed. Red Globe Press, UK.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Armstrong, Michael (with Stephen Taylor). (2020), Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, Kogan Page, London.
  • Torrington, Derek, Atkinson, Carol, Taylor, Stephen and Hall, Laura,. (2017), Human Resource Management, 10th Ed. Pearson, Harlow.
  • Wilkinson, A; Redman, T. and Dundon, T.. (2021), Contemporary Human Resource Management,, 6th Ed.
  • Gunnigle, P; Heraty, N; Morley, M. Human. (2017), Resource Management in Ireland, 5th Ed. Institute of Public Administration, Dublin.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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