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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Managing People & Organisations
Module Code	HR579
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

More and more front line leaders are active at the delivery end of people management. The objective of this module is to give managers an understanding of the key theories thatunderpin the study of Human Resource Management, as well as an opportunity to analyse and evaluate the most recent developments in this field. This module introduces the human resource management function in contemporary organisations and examines the importance of the role of managers in the successful management of people. The module aims to explore the role of the HR function in contributing to organisational competitive advantage and examines the vital role of the manager in implementing these HR policies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the nature and practice of human resource management
2. Explain the links between human resource management and organisational performance
3. Critically evaluate the various models, theories and approaches to managing human resources
4. Apply various models, theories and approaches to managing human resources in an organisational context

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	24	Reading
Independent learning	20	Case study preparation
Group work	35	Preparation â€“ research, data collection, write-up and presentation of group assessment
Assignment	22	Preparation and write up of individual assignment
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; Connecting strategy and HRM; HRM and performance link; Employee Resourcing; Employee development; Performance Management; Reward Management; Flexible working and work life balance; contemporary HRM issues.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Presentation	Group presentation of group project	20%	Sem 2 End
Report (s) (written / oral)	Individual assignment	30%	Sem 2 End
Report (s) (written / oral)	Group project	40%	Sem 2 End
Oral presentations	Case study overview	10%	Sem 2 End

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, 2nd edition, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin,
Marchington, M & Wilkinson, A: 2008, Human Resource Management at Work: People Management and Development, 4th edition, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, London,
Boxall, P & Purcell, J: 2007, Strategy and Human Resource Management, Palgrave, UK,
Redman, T & Wilkinson, A.: 2009, Contemporary Human Resource Management: Text and Cases, FT Prentice Hall, UK,
Beardwell, I & Holden, L.: 2003, Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Perspective, 3rd Edition, FT Prentice Hall,
Gratton, L, Hope Hailey, V, Stiles, P & Truss, C: 1999, Strategic Human Resource Management, Oxford University Press, Oxford,
Noon, M & Blyton, P: 2002, The Realities of Work, 2nd Edition, Palgrave,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

MBA

Masters in Business Administration -GrpA

MBAE

Masters in Business Administration

Timetable this semester: Timetable for HR579

Date of Last Revision

20-APR-11

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