Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C2339
Module Title: Human Resource Management 1
Title: Human Resource Management 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Joan McCahill
Domains:  
Module Description: This module introduces learners to key activities involved in Human Resource Management. Best practices principles are described in the context of resourcing and talent planning, learning and development and reward management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and apply best practice principles and practices to Human Resource planning, job analysis, recruitment and selection.
LO2 Describe and apply a best practice, structured approach to learning and development in an organisational setting.
LO3 Design and implement a reward strategy that is fair and effective in an organisational setting.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Human Resource Planning
The purposes of Human Resource Planning. The Process of Human Resource Planning.
Job Analysis
The nature and role of Job Analysis. Methods of carrying out a Job Analysis. Documentation produced by Job Analysis. The nature of competencies and Competency profiles.
Recruitment and Selection
Recruitment methods. Alternatives to recruitment. Methods of selection. Best practice in selection Interviewing. The legal context of selection processes
Learning and Development
The nature of Learning and Development. An effective Learning and Development process.
Reward Management
Purposes of reward systems. Components of the reward package. influences on pay levels. Types of pay systems.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class examination/test/online MCQ
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
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.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.50 7.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Fiona Whiting. (2020), Human Resource Practice, 8th. 1-12, Kogan Page, UK, p.336, [ISBN: 9781789665765].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Reidy, Linda. (2011), Make That Grade Human Resource Management, 3rd Edition, Gill and MacMillan.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • People Management Magazine.
  • The Library Catalogue , Information and E-Journals Portal.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: