Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H7003
Full Title: Human Resources
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Anne Kierans
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the student with an introduction to Human Resource Management, its approaches, practices and policies in organisations today together with a knowledge of the Irish Industrial Relations system.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Discuss the nature of human resource management and the employment relationship.
MLO2 Describe and apply best practice in relation to a range of human resource practices including HR Planning, Recruitment, Selection and Performance Management.
MLO3 Evaluate the nature of learning, training and development in organisations.
MLO4 Explain how to create an employment contract with reference to the relevant employment legislation.
MLO5 Examine the issues in relation to the handling of grievances, disciplinary and health and safety matters.
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The Nature of Human Resource Management and Employee Relations
The historical development of HRM; HR activities; the specialist HR function; employee relationship; contract of service, the psychological contract, grievance procedures, disciplinary procedures, health, safety and well-being of employees.
Industrial Relations
The Irish industrial relations system; the nature and structure of trade unions and employer associations; legislation in relation to the formation of trade unions and their activities; the nature of collective bargaining,; the services provided by the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court.
Introduction to Employment Law
The nature of the employment contract; legislation relating to the contents of the Employment Contract; the Organisation of Working Time Act; Minimum pay and Equality legislation; statutory leave.
Human Resource Planning and Recruitment
The human resource planning process; analysing the existing supply of labour; forecasting the demand for labour; forecasting the supply of labour; the labour market; the flexible firm; job analysis; the recruitment phase.
Selection of Employees
Screening and shortlisting; suitability, validity and reliability of selection methods; main techniques of candidate assessment; the efficiency of the selection interview; errors and biases in selection; types of interview questions; Testing; placement, induction and follow-up.
Managing and Appraising Performance
The nature and process of performance management; peformance appraisal; methods of performance appraisal; the appraisal interview; common errors in the appraisal process; the ethics of appraisal.
Human Resource Development
The process of learning, training and development in organisations; learning, training and development methods; evaluation of learning; career development and management.
Reward Management
The scope of reward management; the requirements of an effective reward system; determining the relative value of jobs; approaches to Job evaluation; payment systems; fringe benefits; pay as a motivator.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Multiple Choice Questionnaire
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Production of a number of HR documents e.g. Employment Contracts, Job Application Forms, Appraisal Forms, Recruitment Advertisement, Shortlisting Matrix, Interview Marking Scheme. The Portfolio to be produced on a group basis. Alternatively a group project relating to Industrial/Employee relations issues. The choice will depend on the particular class group, with the appropriate adjustment made in the learning outcomes assessed.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Multiple Choice Questionnaire
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Production of a number of HR documents e.g. Employment Contracts, Job Application Forms, Appraisal Forms, Recruitment Advertisement, Shortlisting Matrix, Interview Marking Scheme. The Portfolio to be produced on a group basis. Alternatively a group project relating to Industrial/Employee relations issues. The choice will depend on the particular class group, with the appropriate adjustment made in the learning outcomes assessed.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A 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.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Carbery, Ronan and Cross, Christine. (2019), Human Resource Management, A Concise Introduction, 2nd Edition. Macmillan International Higher Education.
  • Gunnigle, P.,Heraty, N. and Morley, M.. (2017), Human Resource Management in Ireland, 5th Edition. Institute of Public Administration.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Leatherbarrow, Charles and Fletcher, Janet.. (2018), Introduction to Human Resource Management - A Guide to HR in Practice, 4th Edition. Kogan Page - CIPD.
  • Page-Tickell, Rebecca. (2018), Learning & Development - A Practical Introduction, 2nd Edition. CIPD - Kogan Page.
  • Reidy, Linda. (2015), Make that Grade - Human Resource Management, 4rd Edition. Gill Education.
  • Taylor, Stephen. (2018), Resourcing and Talent Management, 7th Edition. CIPD - Kogan Page.
  • Wallace J., Gunnigle P., McMahon, G., O'Sullivan M.. (2013), Industrial Relations in Ireland, 4th. Gill Education.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journals, Industrial Relations News.
  • Journals, People Management.
  • website, www.workplacerelations.ie.
  • website, www.lc.ie.
  • website, www.greatplacestowork.ie.
  • website, www.cipd.co.uk.
  • website, www.eurofound.europa.eu.
  • Databases, Library Dkit.