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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Edel Conway
Semester 2: Edel Conway
Autumn: Edel Conway
Module TeachersBrian Harney
Edel Conway
Katie Ann Bridget Clarke
Xuchang Zheng
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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Description

This model explores the nature of strategic human resource management, in particular, the links between HR strategy and business strategy and research linking HRM and performance.

Learning Outcomes

1. Review the relationship between HRM and business strategy
2. Evaluate the strategic role of the HR manager/ function within the organisation
3. Critique models of strategic HRM and research on the relationship between HRM and performance
4. Apply learning from the module to show how specific areas of HRM operate strategically in an organisation



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Weekly
Independent Study30Case Preparation
Group work20Preparation for assignment
Assignment Completion45Individual Essay
Seminars6No Description
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

Role of HR
Overview of role of HR, evolution of the function, key tasks of the HR Manager

Strategic HR
Critical evaluation of the models linking HR to organisational strategy including their key components and the dynamics of implementation

HRM Performance 1 and 2
Discussion of key contributions and debate over the evolution and progress of the HRM Performance agenda

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectGroup assignment with presentation35%Week 9
EssayIndividual assignment65%Week 12
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
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