Module Code: |
L9IBI |
Long Title
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Investigating a Business Issue from a HRM Perspective
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Title
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Investigating a Business Issue from a HRM Perspective
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 9 |
EQF Level: |
7 |
EHEA Level: |
Second Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
COLETTE DARCY |
Module Author: |
Isabela Da Silva |
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 |
Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation. |
LO2 |
Critically analyse and discuss existing literature, contemporary HR policy and practice relevant to the chosen issue. |
LO3 |
Compare and contrast the relative merits of different research methods and their relevance to different situations. |
LO4 |
Undertake a systematic analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative information and present the results in a clear and consistent format. |
LO5 |
Draw realistic and appropriate conclusions and make recommendations based on costed options. |
LO6 |
Develop and present a persuasive business report. |
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 |
Level 8 Honours Degree
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance
Identify a suitable topic for the project. Potential sources might include critical incidents, significant external or internal influence, change management initiatives, risk assessment, internal or external diagnostic, and a chronic or acute problem. Plan and design a project that has strategic relevance and the potential to add value to the organisation.
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Critically analyse and discuss existing literature, contemporary HR
Knowledge of literature and contemporary HR practice; information search and retrieval;analysing sources of data; writing a critical literature review; academic referencing, identifying key questions for researching
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Compare and contrast the relative merits of different research methods
Research methods: understanding primary and secondary research, different methods of data collection (for example interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, participant observation),
the strengths and weaknesses of each and the circumstances in which they might be used; ethical considerations in research and data collection
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Undertake a systematic analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data
Data analysis: the use and value of different analytical tools for interpreting data; systematic data analysis; identification and explanation of emerging patterns and how to deal with conflicting evidence; effective interpretation and presentation of data
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Draw realistic and appropriate conclusions and make recommendations
Drawing reasoned conclusions from data collected, analysed and presented; production of realistic, timely and effectively justified business recommendations and costed implementation plans;
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Develop and present a persuasive business report
Developing and presenting a report: the importance of clear aims, objectives and appropriate terms of reference; awareness of time management and project development; potential barriers and how they might be overcome; the structure and content of a management report; principal techniques of communication and persuasion appropriate to a business report; presentation skills.
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Write a reflective account of what has been learned during the research project
Developing the skills of critical reflection with consideration of key learnings for future research projects
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Assignment |
% of total: |
30 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,4,6 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: This module is assessed through two pieces of assessment.
Part 1 requires learners to draw up a business proposal of 2,000 to 2,500 words |
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Assessment Type: |
Assignment |
% of total: |
70 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Part 2 requires learners to carry out Business Report worth 70% (7,000 – 10,000 words, primary research to be carried out on a HR Topic) |
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No End of Module 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.
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Reassessment Description A failed element must be repeated. A failed assignment and repeat of the assessment will be regarded as a second sitting.
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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 |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
Lecture |
Independent learning |
164 |
Per Semester |
13.67 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
16.67 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Anderson, V., Fontinha, F. and Robson, F. (2019) Research methods in human resource management: investigating a business issue. 4th ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.
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Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2019) Research methods for business students. [electronic book]. Eighth edition. Pearson. Available at:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,cookie,shib&db=cat05743a&AN=nci.33365&site=ed.
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Bell, E., Bryman, A. and Harley, B. (2019) Business research methods. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press..
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Creswell, J.W. and Creswell, J.D. (2018) Research design: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. London: Sage.
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Easterby-Smith, M., Thorpe, R. and Jackson, P.R. (2018) Management and business research methods. 6th ed. London: Sage..
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Edwards, M.R. and Edwards, K. (2019) Predictive HR analytics: mastering the HR metric. 2nd ed. London: Kogan Page..
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This module does not have any other resources |
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