Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C3306
Module Title: Contemporary Issues In HRM
Title: Contemporary Issues In HRM
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: John Trehy
Domains: Business
Module Description: Introduce students to key contemporary issues shaping and influencing the direction of HRM and the HRM decisions by managers and HR practitioners alike.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss contemporary developments in and the changing nature of HRM
LO2 Analyse the changing roles for HRM and the increased role played by Front Line Managers (FLMs) in the devolution of HRM responsibilities
LO3 Assess contemporary business contexts and society’s influence on HRM, and vice versa
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
Contemporary forces shaping HRM; HRM in Context
Changing nature of HRM
a. Future of Work b. Generational differences c. Why people work d. Psychological Contract and Trust e. Use of technology in HR.
Changing role for HR
a. Increasing role of FLMs b. Role of HR in change management - managing change c. Diversity Management d. HR flexibility options - Remote working and flexible working arrangements e. Knowledge Management f. Managing the consultancy relationship
HRM in Context
a. Internal and external contexts b. HRM in SMEs c. HRM in recessions, pandemics d. HRM in public sector
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examination/Essay/Group Project/Presentation/Case studies
Example: Students (in groups) introduce and present new contemporary and current HRM topics and issues to the class
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examination/Essay/Group Project/Presentation/Case studies
Example: Students write essays covering a number of contemporary HRM topics
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal 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 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 Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.50 7.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Farnham. (2015), Human Resource Management in Context, 4th. CIPD - Kogan Press, [ISBN: 9781843983583].
  • Stephen Taylor,Graham Perkins. (2021), Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment, 1st. [ISBN: 9781398600201].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Kew,John Stredwick. (2016), Human Resource Management in a Business Context, 3rd. Cipd Kogan Page, p.608, [ISBN: 9781843984047].
  • Mick Marchington,Adrian Wilkinson,Rory Donnelly,Anastasia Kynighou. (2020), Human Resource Management at Work, 7th Ed. Cipd - Kogan Page, p.576, [ISBN: 9781789664867].
  • Chris Brewster, Elizabeth Houldsworth, Paul Sparrow & Guy Vernon. (2016), International Human Resource Management, 4th revised Edition. CIPD - Kogan, [ISBN: 9781843983750].
  • Mehmet Ali Türkmenoğlu,Berat Cicek. (2020), Contemporary Global Issues in Human Resource Management, Emerald Group Publishing, p.372, [ISBN: 9781800433922].
  • Peter Boxall,John Purcell. (2016), Strategy and Human Resource Management, 4th. Macmillan International Higher Education, p.368, [ISBN: 9781137407658].
  • Roper, Ian C., Prouska, Rea, & Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, Uracha. (2020), Critical Issues in HRM, 2nd. CIPD, London.
  • Peter Cressey,Stephen Taylor. (2011), Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management, CIPD - Kogan, [ISBN: 9781843980582].
  • Peter Holland. (2019), Contemporary HRM Issues in the 21st Century, Emerald Publishing Limited, p.216, [ISBN: 9781789734607].
  • Julie Beardwell and Amanda Thompson. (2017), Human Resource Management: A contemporary approach, 8th. Pearson Education.
  • Stephen Taylor. (2011), Contemporary Issues in HRM, 1st. CIPD - Kogan.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • , Library catalogue, Journals, E-Portal.
  • , www.CIPD.ie.
  • , Harvard Business Review Case Studies.
  • , ECCH Case Studies.
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