Module Details

Module Code: MGMT 003
Module Title: Human Resource Management 2
Title: Human Resource Management 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Joan McCahill
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to manage employee performance, the employer-employee relationship and the associated activities involved in that relationship. Key principles of Human Resource data management are described. Finally learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create and support an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.
 
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 manage employee performance
LO2 Describe the parties involved in the employer-employee relationship and explain best practice management of grievances, discipline and negotiations.
LO3 Describe how to create a workplace which respects equality, diversity and inclusion and protects Human Resource data.
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
Performance Management
The nature and purposes of Performance management. Ineffective approaches and methods of Performance Management. The many requirements of an effective Performance management System.
Employee Relations
The role of trade unions, employer associations and the state in employee relations.
Employee relations practice
The management of grievances, discipline and negotiations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality legislation, prevention of work place bullying strategies and promotion of an inclusive and respectful work environment
Information and communication technology in Human Resource Management
Why records are important in Human Resource (HR) Management, types of HR records and an outline of key principles of data protection.
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 Edition. 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
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