| Title: | People Management Strategies |
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| Long Title: | People Management Strategies |
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| Field of Study: |
Marketing & Advertising
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| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Pio Fenton |
| Module Author: |
AnnMarie ODonoghue |
| Module Description: |
This module will provide the learner with an understanding of human resource practices in an international arena. It will provide the student with a comprehensive and critical knowledge in human resource management theory and its application in different countries and cultural contexts. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Apply the strategic issues involved in the management of human resources to an international context. |
| LO2 |
Critically evaluate different international perspectives on human resource management. |
| LO3 |
Analyse international human resource management strategies for managing people in various locations. |
| LO4 |
Appraise the challenges of corporate social responsibility and it's relationship to international human resources management. |
| 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). |
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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.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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People Management Strategies
Introduction to HRM principles and practices, recruitment and selection, training, performance management and expatriate reward strategies.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Contribution of CSR to HRM, integration into the HR function, reporting corporate social responsibility issues, ethical dilemmas and offshoring.
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Culture Change Management
Culture and HRM, exporting company cultures and managing cultures.
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Repatriation Programmes
Designing repatriation programmes, issues with repatriation and impact on employee retention.
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Diversity and International HRM
Gender, diversity and inclusion policies and the legal framework in international HRM activities.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Written Report |
Students will be required to write a written report detailing the HRM strategy implications for a specific cultural context. |
1,3 |
40.0 |
Week 7 |
| Project |
Students will be required to critically review theories, concepts and literature on specific aspects of people management while evaluating the implications for the management of individuals and groups in a defined organisational setting. |
1,2,3,4 |
60.0 |
Week 13 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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 |
Class Based Lecture |
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 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class Based Lecture |
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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- Marchington, M., Wilkinson, A., Donnelly, R., Kynighou, A. 2020, Human Resource Management at Work, 7th Edition Ed., CIPD-Kogan Page London [ISBN: 9781789664867]
- Reiche, S., Harzing, A., Tenzer, H. 2019, International Human Resource Management, 5th Edition Ed., Sage Publications London [ISBN: 9781526426963]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Brewster, C., Sparrow, P., Vernon, G., Houldsworth, E. 2016, International Human Resource Management, 4th Edition Ed., CIPD-Kogan Page London [ISBN: 9781843983750]
- French, R. 2015, Cross Cultural Management in Work Organisations, 3rd Edition Ed., CIPD-Kogan Page London [ISBN: 978184398367]
- Iles, P. and Zhang, C. 2013, International Human Resource Management, CIPD Wimbledon [ISBN: 9781843983002]
- Roper I., Prouska, R., Na Ayudhya, U. 2019, Critical Issues in Human Resource Management, 2nd Edition Ed., Red Globe Press London [ISBN: 9781137605412]
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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- Brownlee, D. 2019, The Dangers Of Mistaking Diversity For Inclusion In The Workplace, Forbes, September 15th, 6
- Guerci, M., Radaelli, G., Siletti, E., Cirella, S., Rami Shani, A.B. 2015, The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices and Corporate Sustainability on Organizational Ethical Climates: An Employee Perspective, Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 126, No. 2, 18
- Hirsch, J. 2020, Good Feedback Is a Two-Way Conversation, Harvard Business Review, June 1st, 4
- O'Riordan, J. 2017, The Practice of Human Resource Management, Institute of Public Administration
- Schell, M. 2018, The Business Case for Expat Cultural Preparation, Mercer, 3
- Sulaymonov, A. 2017, Challenges of Repatriation and Repatriate Support System, International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, Volume 6, 4 [ISSN: 2162-6359]
| | Other Resources |
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- E-Journal: Ebsco Business Source Complete
- E-Journal: Emerald Insight
- E-Journal: Personnel Today
- Journal: Human Resource Management Journal
- Journal: International Journal of Human Resource
Management
- Journal: People Management
- Website: Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development
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