Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C3338
Module Title: People Management Functions
Title: People Management Functions
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: John Trehy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to delve deeper in the role HR functions play for the success of organisations. This module explores the application, design and development of strategies for the core HRM functions. The module will also to provide students with the practical skills and competencies necessary to develop and apply these HR practices.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design and develop policies and practices that meet key HR function goals and objectives
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of the practical considerations of implementing strategic HR functions in various contexts.
LO3 Discuss the contextual issues affecting the choice of HR practices and functions
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
HR Practices
Aligning HR functions with each other and business goals, consideration of context and labour market forces.
Strategic Resourcing
Labour Market environment, workforce planning, employer branding, HR planning, flexible working arrangements, staff turnover and retention, appreciating people demographics, recruitment policies, resourcing in different ways (e.g. gig economy).
Strategic Rewards
Reward packages, role of intrinsic rewards, executive remuneration, reward models for employees, reward reporting relevant to the role, incentive and performance related pay (contextual relevance), job design.
Performance Management
Alignment to goals and developing KPIs, role of FLMs, organisational and individual performance (AMO).
Human Resource Development
Forces driving HRD, developing learning strategies, succession and contingency planning, neurodiversity at work.
Employee experience standards
Organisational culture, Employee engagement (measuring and developing strategies) and absence management, commitment, well-being, Work-life balance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examination/Essay/Group Project/Presentation/Case studies
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written 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 Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.50 7.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stephen Taylor,Graham Perkins. (2021), Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment, 3rd. CIPD - Kogan Page, [ISBN: 9781398600201].
  • Mick Marchington,Adrian Wilkinson,Rory Donnelly,Anastasia Kynighou. (2020), Human Resource Management at Work, 3rd. Cipd - Kogan Page, p.576, [ISBN: 9781789664867].
  • Stephen J. Perkins,Sarah Jones. (2020), Reward Management, 1st. Cipd - Kogan Page, p.496, [ISBN: 9781789661774].
  • Kathy Beevers,Andrew Rea,David Hayden. (2019), Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace, 3rd. Cipd - Kogan Page, p.336, [ISBN: 9780749498412].
  • Amanda Kirby,Theo Smith. (2021), Neurodiversity at Work, CIPD - Kogan Page, [ISBN: 9781398600249].
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.
  • www.irn.ie.
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