HRM07013 2022 Human Resource Management 1
The key objective of this module is to enhance people management skills in a working environment. The module aims to introduce learners to the main areas that an employer should, or in most cases, are legally obliged to attend to with regard to the employment and management of people. It examines processes, practices, and procedures associated with people management and administration with particular focus on recruitment and training.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Differentiate between HRM models
Apply succession planning techniques
Employ recruitment and selection techniques
Conduct a training event
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will contain a mixture of lecture and tutorial format as well as practical components.
A traditional classroom is used for teaching purposes for the delivery of Human Resource Management 1. The learning environment is designed to foster a shared sense of ownership and responsibility for the learning and development. At the beginning of the semester the participants are issued with a detailed module curriculum which includes the module learning outcomes, a class schedule, the necessary reading material and the assignment briefing document and marking criteria. Participants also have access to Moodle, the College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). In addition the learners participate in practical sessions using case studies and will develop specific Human Resource Management skills. Relevant case studies are used to bring the material to life.
Module Assessment Strategies
The module will be assessed using a combination of written assignment and MCQs. The assignment will be given on the first day and the MCQs will be spread over the term.
Repeat Assessments
In the event of a student failing this module, all elements which have been not been passed, will be re assessed.
Indicative Syllabus
Typology of HRM
Harvard Framework
Storey's Model of HRM
Guest Framework of HRM
Recruitment
Human Resource Planning
Job Analysis
Recruitment methods
Selection
Traditional selection techniques
Scientific selection techniques
Alternative techniques
Induction, Turnover and Retention
Training
Identification of training needs
Carrying out training event
Evaluation of training
Contemporary Developments in HRM
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Multiple Choice Tests | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
2 | Individual Written Assignment | Coursework Assessment | Essay | 60 % | Week 11 | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Workshop / Seminar | Flat Classroom | 2 hour work shop | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Computer Lab required on last class of week | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Reading | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2018-11-29 Human Resource Management Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781352004021 ISBN-13 135200402X
"Macmillan International Higher Education."
2020-01-28 Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice Kogan Page
ISBN 0749498277 ISBN-13 9780749498276
Gain a complete understanding of how to develop all the key areas of the HR function with this one-stop shop handbook by the UK's bestselling HRM author
Module Resources
Aylott E. (2022) Employee Relations, a practical introduction
Bennett, T., Saundry, R. and Fisher, V. (2020) Managing Employment Relations
Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 14th edition:Armstrong, M. (2020) Kogan Page.
Human Resource Management in Ireland. Gunnigle, P, Heraty, N, Morley, M (2020). Gill and Macmillan.
Human Resource Management in Ireland. Gunnigle, P, Heraty, N, Morley, M (2020). Gill and Macmillan.
Human Resource Management at work, The definitive Guide. Marchington, M, Wilkinson, A. (2020). CIPD
People Management; Human Resource Management Journal; Personnel Review; Human Resource Management Review; International Journal of Human Resource Management; Human Resource Planning; Human Resource Development International, Hays Journal,
www.cipd.ie
www.cso.ie
www.esri.ie
www.eiro.eurofound.ie/eirobserver.html
http://europa.eu.int/en/comm/eurostat/serven/home.htm
www.irn.ie
www.publicjobs.ie
www.siptu.ie
www.ibec.ie
www.ictu.ie
https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/
https://engageforsuccess.org/about-us/
DVDs: Various CIPD and Video Arts products
Case Studies: CIPD Case Studies
Podcasts: https://21stcenturyhr.fireside.fm/
Book, journal, website, and other resources may alter and extend as the programme progresses.