Module: Strategic Human Resource Management

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Strategic Human Resource Management
Module Code	HR569
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Edel Conway Semester 2: Edel Conway Autumn: Edel Conway
Module Teachers	Brian Harney Edel Conway Katie Ann Bridget Clarke Xuchang Zheng
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Weekly
Independent Study	30	Case Preparation
Group work	20	Preparation for assignment
Assignment Completion	45	Individual Essay
Seminars	6	No 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	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Project	Group assignment with presentation	35%	Week 9
Essay	Individual assignment	65%	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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GDHRM	Grad Dip in Human Resource Management
MHRM	MSc in Human Resource Management

Date of Last Revision

27-APR-11

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