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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction To Human Resource Management
Module Code	HR201
School	DCUBS
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a broad overview of human resource management (HRM). It has been designed to help students develop a theoretical and practical insight into current practices in HRM. In this module students will develop knowledge of key human resource management processes and practices (for example, recruitment and selection of staff, performance and reward management, and training and development). The module also enables students to make more informed career decisions and thus prepare effectively for future employment opportunities. Students are expected to attend lectures, prepare for and contribute to class discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the nature and scope of Human Resource Management (HRM) and its importance to the effective management of organisations.
2. Describe the basic functional areas of HRM within a range of organisational contexts.
3. Discuss the range of environmental factors influencing HRM practice.
4. Identify and discuss contemporary and future HR trends in the workplace.
5. Explain how concepts from HRM theory can be applied to meet the needs of organisations.
6. Evaluate their key skills, competencies and work experience through the completion of a personal development portfolio.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	22	Weekly lecture
Independent learning time	63	Reading
Examination	40	Preparation for assignments and the final exam.
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to HRM.
An introduction to the basic concepts and theories of HRM. HRM in practice in organisations. Trade unions and HRM..

HRM and Organizational Performance.
Theoretical explanations and empirical evidence on the impact of HRM practices on organizational performance..

Recruitment and Selection.
The process of attracting and assessing potential candidates for employment..

Training and Development.
The importance, role and nature of training and development. Learning. Career development..

Managing and Rewarding Performance.
Performance management, appraisal, reward management..

Employee voice.
Mechanisms of employee participation in decision-making..

Contemporary Issues and Debates in HRM.
Current trends and developments in the field of HRM..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Portfolio	Personal Development Portfolio	15%	Week 7
Group presentation	Group Project	15%	Every Week

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N. and Morley, M.: 2006, Human Resource Management in Ireland, 3rd, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin,
Torrington, D., Hall, L. and Taylor, S.: 2008, Human Resource Management, 7th, FT Prentice Hall, Essex,
Cottrell, S.: 2003, Skills for Success, Palgrave, Basingstoke,
Bratton, J. and Gold, J.: 2003, Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, 3rd, Palgrave Macmillan, New York,
Armstrong, M.: 2006, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 10th, Kogan Page, London,

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