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HRM07016 2022 Human Resource Management (Relations and Performance)

General Details

Full Title
Human Resource Management (Relations and Performance)
Transcript Title
Human Resource Management 2
Code
HRM07016
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
HRM - Human Resource Management
Department
BUS - Business
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Jimmy Treacy, Karen McManus, Mary Gilmartin, Aileen Brennan
Programme Membership
SG_BBUSS_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in General Business SG_BBUSG_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in General Business
Description

This module is the second of two modules designed to introduce students to key people management processes and practices in organisations. This module addresses performance management, managing reward, equality, diversity and inclusion, managing the employment relationship and employee relations in practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Critically discuss the role of performance management in organisations

2.

Discuss and examine reward management and its link to performance and motivation

3.

Discuss the role of key players in the employment relationship

4.

Describe and assess employee relations practices and procedures

5.

Examine key issues with regard to equality, diversity and inclusion

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Effective teaching and learning strategies will evolve as the module is delivered.  However, it is expected that lectures (live, virtual, and/or recorded), videos, guest speakers, class discussions, case studies, guided readings, group work, problem-based learning and peer review will be core to this module.

Module Assessment Strategies

100% continuous assessment which may be any of the following: group project, presentation (recorded/live or virtual), role play, open-book exam or essay, multiple choice quiz, case study.    

Repeat Assessments

Repeat end of semester examination and/or repeat continuous assessment, as appropriate

Indicative Syllabus

Performance management

  • What is Performance Management
  • Approaches to Performance Management
  • Issues with Performance Management & Overcoming them
  • Performance Management Interview

Managing reward

  • Aims and objectives of Reward Systems
  • Total Reward
  • Determining the Value of Jobs
  • Pay as a Motivator

Players in the employment relationship

  • Overview of Employee Relations in Ireland
  • Role of Employee Representatives
  • Role of the State
  • Role of Employer Representatives
  • Management Perspectives
  • Future of Employee Relations

Implementing discipline and grievance procedures 

  • Purpose of Discipline and Grievance Procedures
  • Best Practice - the do's and don'ts
  • Examples in practice
  • How to conduct a disciplinary interview
  • How to conduct a grievance interview

Equality, diversity and inclusion

  • What is ED&I?
  • The Benefits and Challenges associated with ED&I
  • Legislation and Equality
  • ED&I Initiatives
  • Debates around ED&I

 

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Form of assessment will vary as appropriate to class size and topic chosen. Can range from multi choice test to research report Coursework Assessment Assessment 35 % OnGoing 1,2
2 Form of assessment will vary as appropriate to class size and topic chosen. Can range from multi choice test to research report Coursework Assessment Assessment 35 % Week 6 4
3 Moodle Quiz Coursework Assessment Assessment 30 % Week 12 1,2,3,5

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Lecture Theatre This module will be delivered for 6 hours (5 lecture + 1 tutorial) over an 8 week period prior to work placement. 5 Weekly 5.00
Tutorial Flat Classroom This module will be delivered for 6 hours (5 lecture + 1 tutorial) over an 8 week period prior to work placement. 1 Weekly 1.00
Independent Learning Not Specified Independent Learning 4 Weekly 4.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 6.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2018-11-29 Human Resource Management Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781352004021 ISBN-13 135200402X

"Macmillan International Higher Education."

Required Reading
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

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N., and Morley, M., (2017) Human Resource Management in Ireland, IPA

Wallace, J., Gunnigle, P., O'Sullivan, M. (2020) Industrial Relations in Ireland, IPA

Journal Resources

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, Industrial Relations Review

URL Resources

http://www.cipd.ie

http://www.skillsireland.ie/

www.eurofound.europa.eu

www.oecd.org/skills

www.workplacerelations.ie/en/

www.esri.ie
www.eiro.eurofound.ie/eirobserver.html
www.irn.ie
www.siptu.ie
www.ibec.ie
www.ictu.ie
 

www.hbr.org

https://joshbersin.com/

https://www.hays.ie/resources

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights.html

https://www.pwc.ie/services/human-resources/insights

http://itsligo.learnonline.ie/course/view.php?id=132

Other Resources

DVDs: Various CIPD and Video Arts products

Case Studies: CIPD Case Studies 

Podcasts:  https://21stcenturyhr.fireside.fm/

Additional Information

Book, journal, website, and other resources may alter and extend as the programme progresses.