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Module Title	Employee Resourcing
Module Code	HR302
School	DCUBS
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Level	3	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

The module provides a balance of academic theory and practical application with regard to the critical activity of employee resourcing in modern organisations. It examines the practical utilisation and critical evaluation of the factors involved in employment resourcing including human resource planning, recruitment, selection, performance and reward management and the release of people from the organisation. The module addresses the philosophy, practices and frameworks of employee resourcing and explains how these integrate with the wider area of human resource management in organisations. The module also aims to develop thinking professionals who are able to make informed judgements with regard to the contingencies and contexts of modern work organisations.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors pertaining to both the strategic aspects and operational activities concerned with employee resourcing and how these activities integrate with other areas of HRM.

2. Exhibit professional knowledge of and competence in a range of employee resourcing techniques and methodologies incorporating planning, recruitment and selection, managing performance, rewarding and releasing people from the organisation.

3. Apply the methods of manpower forecasting within the framework of human resource planning.

4. Design suitable support documentation for the recruitment process, including job descriptions, person specifications, job application forms, recruitment advertisements and evaluate advertising media and other methods of recruitment.

5. Conduct selection, disciplinary and exit interviews and demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in the interview situation.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative framework relating to employee resourcing and the impact on employee resourcing practice.

7. Evaluate current developments and academic research in employee resourcing and make appropriate recommendations to organisations when required.

8. Students will develop team-working, presentation and proficient research skills through the completion of a group-based research project

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	8
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	43

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Human Resource Planning
The labour market in Ireland. HRP process and links to strategic planning; assessing current human resource needs; strategies for effective planning.

Recruitment and Selection
Advertisements; selecting advertising media; the use of external agencies; methods of selection; application forms; psychological testing; assessment centres; references; evaluating selection decisions. Contracts of employment. Legal considerations. The induction process.

Employment Equality
Equality legislation. Developing equal opportunities policies and implementing equality in practices. Positive action. Flexible working; work-life balance. Diversity management.

Performance Management
Performance management and performance appraisal.

Reward Management
The nature of reward strategies; links with human resource strategies; motivation theories underlying the design of reward systems; the design of systems. Fringe benefits. Performance-related-pay.

Information Technology and Employee Resourcing
The contribution of information technology to employee resourcing and its application to employment administration; record keeping and the personnel database; querying and information retrieval; data protection; legal considerations.

Exiting the Organisation
Retirement; redundancy; dismissal; legal considerations; ethics and professionalism.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	35%	Examination Weight	65%

Indicative Reading List

Essential Reading

Pilbeam, A. and Corbridge, M. (2002) People Resourcing. London: Pearson Education.

Taylor, S. (2005) People Resourcing. London: CIPD.

Highly Recommended

Armstrong, M. (2003) A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (9th Edition). London: Kogan Page.

Armstrong, M. and Baron, A. (2006), Managing Performance: Performance Management in Action, 2nd edition, London: CIPD.

Corbridge, M. and Pilbeam, S. (1998) Employee Resourcing. London: Financial Times Pitman Publishing.

Beardwell, I., Holden, L. and Claydon, T. (2004) Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach (4th Edition). London: Pitman Publishing.

Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N. and Morley, M. (2002) Human Resource Management in Ireland. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.

Leopold, J., Harris, L. and Watson, T. (2005) The Strategic Managing of Human Resources. London: Financial Times Pitman Publishing.

Leopold, J., Harris, L. and Watson, T. (1999) Strategic Human Resourcing. London: Financial Times Pitman Publishing.

Marchington, M. and Wilkinson, A. (2005) Human Resource Management at Work: People Management and Development (3rd Edition). London: CIPD.

Roche, W., Monks, K. and Walsh, J. (1998) Human Resource Strategies. Dublin: Oak Tree Press.

Taylor, S. (1998) Employee Resourcing. London: Institute of Personnel and Development.

Torrington, D., Hall, L. & Taylor, S. (2005) Human Resource Management (6th Edition). Essex: Pearson Education.

Note: Other supplementary readings will be recommended during lectures.

Journals
In addition to the list of essential journal readings enclosed, students are advised to consult the following journals on a regular basis during the semester:

· Human Resource Management Journal
· People Management
· Personnel Review
· Journal of European Industrial Training
· Employee Relations
· Industrial Relations News
· Irish Journal of Management
· Harvard Business Review
· Business and Finance

Programme or List of Programmes

BA in Accounting & Finance

Bachelor of Business Studies

BSI

Business Studies ( with INTRA )

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

EBF

BA in European Business (French)

EBG