HRM07017 2022 Human Resource Management 2
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 HR management and administration with particular focus on performance management and employee relations.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Execute performance review and reinforce performance standards
Describe and evaluate consequences and contexts of employee reward
Describe and assess employee relations procedures
Conduct negotiations at an elementary level
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 2. 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 by a final examination and a range of continuous assessments including written assignment and MCQs
Repeat Assessments
All failed elements of assessment may be repeated.
Indicative Syllabus
Performance Measurement
Performance review
Reinforcing performance standards
Counselling and support
Reward Management
Types of payment schemes
Non-financial rewards and recognition
Pay setting, composition and progression
Employee Relations
Parties in employee relations
Negotiating in the workplace
Employee voice
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Individual Project Written | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 50 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam Written | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Workshop / Seminar | Flat Classroom | Workshop | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Computer Work Week 4 and 6 only | 1 | Monthly | 0.25 |
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."
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.
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 News
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/
Moodle site
Book, journal, website, and other resources may alter and extend as the programme progresses.