Module Code: |
H9SMHC |
Long Title
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Strategic Management of Human Capital
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Title
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Strategic Management of Human Capital
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 9 |
EQF Level: |
7 |
EHEA Level: |
Second Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
COLETTE DARCY |
Module Author: |
Sinead O'Sullivan |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Distinguish between competing human resource models |
LO2 |
Appraise the strategic choices available in managing employees |
LO3 |
Analyse the extent to which HR links to business strategy and contributes to organisational performance |
LO4 |
Identify and critically evaluate different ways of building organisational capability |
LO5 |
Critically evaluate the role of managers in managing HR issues |
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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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
There are no additional entry requirements for this module. The programme entry requirements apply. No pre-requisites or co-requisites apply.
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Strategic HRM in Context
Strategic Management and its links to HRM.
Conceptual Models of HRM.
HRM as a strategic investment.
Challenges to SHRM.
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Human Resource Planning
Objectives of human resource planning
Talent Management Succession planning Mentoring
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Resourcing
Recruitment and Selection Induction
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Human Resource Development
Benefits of Training and Development,
Planning Training including Evaluation
Training and Development
Management Development
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Managing Performance
Performance Management Systems
Performance Management and Feedback
How to Evaluate and Measures of Evaluation
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Reward Management
Reward Philosophy and link to organisational goals
Reward Strategies Benchmarking
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
100 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Learners will be given an essay-based project that requires them to analyse a particular HRM issue within a case study framework. The learner must display an ability to assimilate academic content and apply the theory to a real-life situation. The project will be graded according to clarity, structure, contemporary examples (that illustrate points made), reference to materials covered, theories and research in the field. |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description Module must be passed and an opportunity to submit a repeat assignment will be given to students that fail the assignment. This is likely to be within one month of receiving the fail mark and on foot of detailed feedback. The repeat will be treated as a second attempt.
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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 |
30 |
Per Semester |
2.50 |
Directed Learning |
Directed e-learning |
30 |
Per Semester |
2.50 |
Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
65 |
Per Semester |
5.42 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Das Gupta, A. (2020) Strategic Human Resource Management; Formulating and Implementing HR Strategies for a Competitive Advantage, 1st Ed., Routledge.
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Bailey, C., Mankin, D., Kelliher, C. and Garavan, T. N. (2018), Strategic Human Resource Management, 2nd edition, Oxford Press.
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Storey, J., Ulrich, D and Wright, P. (2019), Strategic Human Resource Management – A Research Overview, Routledge.
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Carbery, R. and Cross, C. (2018), Human Resource Management, 2nd ed, Palgrave Macmillan, London..
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Bratton, J. and Gold, J. (2022), Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, 7th ed, MacMillan Education UK.
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Ulrich, D., Kryscynski, M. and Brockbank, W. (2017), Victory Through Organization: Why the War for Talent is Failing Your Company and What You Can Do About It, 1st edition, McGraw-Hill Education.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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