Module Details

Module Code: MGMT H2328
Module Title: Human Resource Management
Title: Human Resource Management
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Martin Meagher
Domains:  
Module Description: This module explains and describes the nature and history of Human Resource Management. It aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to apply appropriate practice across all aspects of the Employee Resourcing Process and the management of Employee Performance. Finally, learners will in introduced to Industrial Relations in terms of the parties and processes involved.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the nature and history of Human Resource Management
LO2 Describe and explain the core functions of Human Resource Management
LO3 Describe the parties involved in Industrial Relations in the Irish context
LO4 Apply appropriate processes to relevant Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations activities
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
Introduction
The nature, context and history of Human Resource Management.
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
Recruitment methods. Alternatives to recruitment.
Selection
Methods of selection. Best practice in selection Interviewing. The Legal context of selection processes.
Training and Development
The nature of Training and development. An effective Training and development Process.
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.
Reward Management
Purposes of reward Systems. Components of the reward Package. Influences on Pay levels. Types of Pay Systems.
Health and Safety Management
The legal context of Health and Safety Management. An effective approach to Health and Safety Management. The role of HR in creating a health and safety culture in the organisation. Workplace Bullying.
Industrial Relations
The parties involved in Industrial Relations. Disciplinary Management. Grievance Handling. Managing the negotiation process.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class examination (term 1)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 23 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group/individual project and presentation.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

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 4.00 4
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 5.50 5.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gunnigle, Patrick., Heraty, Noreen., Morley, Michael. (2011), Human Resource Management in Ireland, Gill and MacMillan.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Dessler, Gary.,. (2006), A Framework for Human Resource Management, 4th. New Jersey: Prentice Hall International.
  • 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
  • www.hsa.ie.
  • www.irn.ie.
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