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

Module Title Strategic Human Resource Management
Module Code HR569
School DCUBS
Online Module Resources

Module TeacherBrian Harney
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This model explores the nature of strategic human resource management, in particular, the links between HR strategy and business strategy and research linking HRM and performance.

Learning Outcomes
1. Review the relationship between HRM and business strategy
2. Evaluate the strategic role of the HR manager/ function within the organisation
3. Critique models of strategic HRM and research on the relationship between HRM and performance
4. Apply learning from the module to show how specific areas of HRM operate strategically in an organisation



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Weekly
Independent learning30Case Preparation
Group work20Preparation for assignment
Assignment45Individual Essay
Seminars6No Description
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
Role of HR.
Overview of role of HR, evolution of the function, key tasks of the HR Manager.

Strategic HR.
Critical evaluation of the models linking HR to organisational strategy including their key components and the dynamics of implementation.

HRM Performance 1 and 2.
Discussion of key contributions and debate over the evolution and progress of the HRM Performance agenda.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectGroup assignment with presentation35%Week 9
EssayIndividual assignment65%Week 12
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
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    Programme or List of Programmes
    MHRMMSc in Human Resource Management
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for HR569
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