| Title: | Managing Human Capital |
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| Long Title: | Managing Human Capital |
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| Field of Study: |
Business & Management
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
CAROLINE O REILLY |
| Module Author: |
AILEEN COTTER |
| Module Description: |
This module explores the importance of successfully managing and developing employees in organsiations. The human resource function is discussed and its impact on the organisation with specific reference being made to the individual, diversity in organisations and the impact of ethics and ethical behaviour on successful business performance. Finally, HRM plans are investigated from different perspectives. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Evaluate the importance and influence of individuals in organisations. |
| LO2 |
Discuss the increasing diversity of the workforce and the increasing globalisation of business. |
| LO3 |
Discuss the role of Human Resource Management in business and its key processes and practices. |
| LO4 |
Explain and differentiate human resource plans based on different organisation types and employment models. |
| LO5 |
Debate the importance of ethical behaviour in business. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| None |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Individuals in Organisations
Personality, Attitudes, Perception and Creativity of individuals. Need based and Process-based theories of motivation, Job Design, Empowerment.
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Workforce Diversity
Emergence of International Business, Dimensions of Diversity, Managing the Multicultural Organisation, Workforce of the Future.
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Human Resource Management
Origins and Evolution of the Human Resource Function, Contemporary Human Resource Management, Goals of HRM. Role and Responsibility of Human Resource Managers in Strategic Decision Making.
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Human Resource Activities
Human Resource Planning and Job analysis, Recruitment and Selection, Rewards, Performance Management, Training and Development.
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Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Ethics defined, Business Ethics, Ethical concerns, Code of Ethics, Social Responsibility, Relationship between Individuals, Business, Government and Lobby groups.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Group project & Presentation. For example analysing the human resource activities within chosen organisations. |
3,4 |
30.0 |
Week 9 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5 |
70.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
In class delivery of course material and case discussion |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self directed study |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
In class delivery of course material and case discussion |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self directed study |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- P. Gunnigle, M. Morley & N. Heraty 2011, Human Resource Management in Ireland, 4th Ed., Gill and Macmillan Ireland [ISBN: 9780717149797]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- R. Lussier 2016, Human Relations in Organisations: Applications & Skill Building, 9th Ed., McGraw Hill [ISBN: 9780078029202]
- G. Moorhead and R. Griffin 2014, Organisational Behaviour: Managing People and Organisations, 11th Ed., Cengage [ISBN: 9781133626695]
- S. Taylor 2010, Resourcing & Talent Management, 5th Ed., CIPD [ISBN: 9781843982517]
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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- Journal Human Resource Management Journal
- Journal Personnel Review
- Journal Human Resource Journal
- Journal Business Ethics: A European Review
| | Other Resources |
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- Website: Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development
- Website: Great Place to Work
- Website: Irish Management Institute
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Module Delivered in
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