Module: Introduction To People Management

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction To People Management
Module Code	HR201
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Aurora Trif Semester 2: Aurora Trif Autumn: Aurora Trif
Module Teachers	Aurora Trif Edel Conway Janine Bosak Colette Real Katie Ann Bridget Clarke Michael Joseph Moran Maria Ryan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a broad overview of human resource management (HRM). It has been designed to help students develop a theoretical and practical insight into current practices in people management. In this module students will develop knowledge of key human resource management processes and practices (for example, recruitment and selection of staff, rewards and employee voice) and their outcomes for workers and organizations, including aspects concerning sustainability. The module also enables students to make more informed career decisions and thus prepare for future employment opportunities. Students are expected to attend lectures, prepare for and contribute to class discussions, particularly by drawing on case studies of people management in international companies such as Amazon, Google and Ryanair.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the nature and scope of Human Resource Management (HRM) and its importance for workers and organisations.
2. Discuss how specific HR practices can be applied to meet the needs of organisations and workers within a range of organisational contexts.
3. Explain the argument for implementing unitary and pluralist approaches to managing people.
4. Identify and discuss contemporary and future HR trends in the workplace.
5. Evaluate their key skills, competencies and work experience through the completion of a personal development portfolio.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Weekly lecture
Independent Study	63	Reading
Directed learning	40	Preparation for the assignments
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 to HRM
An introduction to the basic concepts and theories of HRM. HRM in practice in organisations. Trade unions and HRM.

Theoretical approaches to managing people
Theoretical explanations on the impact of HRM practices on organizational performance and workers' interests.

Recruitment and Selection
The process of attracting and assessing potential candidates for employment.

Managing and Rewarding Performance
Performance management, appraisal, reward management.

Employee voice
Mechanisms of employee participation in decision-making.

Contemporary Issues and Debates in HRM
Current trends and developments in the field of HRM.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	Focuses on practical aspects, particularly on how to find and apply for a suitable job.	15%	n/a
Essay	Answer one out of the two following essay questions: (1) Compare and contrast the effects of soft and hard HRM philosophies to people management in Ryanair and Google or Lincoln Electric from the perspective of workers and the company. (2) Compare and contrast the effects of unitary and pluralist approaches to people management in Ryanair and Amazon or Semco from the perspective of workers and the company.	85%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

Carbery, R. and C. Cross: 2019, Human Resource Management (2nd ed.), Red Globe Press, London,
Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N. and Morley, M.: 2017, Human Resource Management in Ireland, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin,
Torrington, D., Hall, L. and Taylor, S.: 2008, Human Resource Management, 7th, FT Prentice Hall, Essex,
Cottrell, S.: 2015, Skills for Success, Palgrave, Basingstoke,
Bratton, J. and Gold, J.: 2003, Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, 3rd, Palgrave Macmillan, New York,
Armstrong, M.: 2006, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 10th, Kogan Page, London,
Harney, B. and Monks, K.: 2014, Strategic HRM: Research and Practice in Ireland, Blackhall/Orpen Press, Dublin,

Other Resources

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Programme or List of Programmes

AF	BA in Accounting and Finance
AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
AMPS	BSc in Aviation Management
BPY	BSc (Honours) in Psychology
BS	Bachelor of Business Studies
EB	BA in Global Business
SMPB	Single Module Programme (Business)

Date of Last Revision

18-SEP-09

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