Module Code: H6HRMG
Long Title Human Resource Management
Title Human Resource Management
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: COLIN WHITSTON
Module Author: BRONWYN MCFARLANE
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 LO 1. Discuss what is meant by human resource management and discuss how personnel management and human resource management have changed and evolved.
LO2 LO 1. Evaluate how HRM can link with and contribute to the business.
LO3 LO 2. Analyse and discuss particular HRM activities and processes such as job analysis.
LO4 LO 3. Prepare some key pieces of HRM documentation e.g. job descriptions and design certain HRM processes.
LO5 LO 4. Apply their knowledge of HRM practices to given situations
LO6 LO 5. Discuss and advise on the policies relevant to the fair treatment of staff
LO7 LO 6. Advise on the recruitment process
LO8 LO 7. Advise on the development of a Human Resource Plan
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
The nature of Human Resource Management
Defining and explaining human resource management Personnel management versus human resource management Introduction to some key debates/issues in HRM
he evolution of Personnel Management and Human Resource Management
Phases of evolution, including Irish dimension Scope of HRM in Ireland – recent research
HRM and the business
The link between HR strategy and the business Theoretical perspectives of HRM The role of the HR function
Human Resource Planning (HRP)
he contribution of HRP The scope of HRP The process of HRP Labour market trends Flexible resourcing options Retention Turnover
Job Analysis
Purpose and methods of job analysis Products of job analysis – job description and person specification
Job Design
Evolution of approaches to job design Link between job design and performance and motivation
Introduction to Recruitment
Determining the vacancy Recruitment processes and methods Recruitment advertising E-recruitment Role of employer branding
Selection
Selection process Selection criteria Selection methods Induction
Introduction to Employee Relations
Purpose Links to pay and development
Introduction to Employee Relations
Policies and Procedures Managing Performance and Attendance Disciplinaries Grievances Probations
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: Sem 1 End Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Project
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment

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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 5 Every Week 5.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 5 Every Week 5.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Linda Reidy. (2011), Make that grade: Human Resource Management, 3rd. Gillmacmillan, Dublin.
  • Ronan Carbery & Christine Cross. (2013), Human Resource Management - a concise introduction, 1st. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • GUNNIGLE P., HERATY N., MORLEY M.J., Human Resource Management in Ireland. 4th Edition, Gill & MacMillan 2012.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • BEARDWELL J., CLAYDON T., Human Resource Management – A Contemporary Approach. 5th Edition, FT Prentice Hall 2007.
  • TAYLOR S., People Resourcing. 4th Edition, CIPD 2008.
  • TORRINGTON D., HALL L., TAYLOR S., ATKINSON C., Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. FT Prentice Hall 2009.
  • ARMSTRONG M., A Handbook of Human Resource Management in Practice. Kogan Page 2007.
  • CURRIE, D., Introduction to Human Resource Management, CIPD 2006.
  • WALLACE J., GUNNIGLE P., MCMAHON G., Industrial Relations in Ireland – 3rd Edition, Gill & MacMillan 2004.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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