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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description The growing importance of information and knowledge to organisational success and the need to manage the generation and distribution of these key resources is now a well-established feature many organisations today. As a result organisational learning is argued to be a critical process affecting the success or otherwise of organisations. The aim of this module is to explore the multifaceted nature of learning and knowledge within organisations. Organisational activities that generate knowledge and organisational barriers to knowledge creation and dissemination. This module explores the organisational benefits of learning and knowledge management, in terms of competitiveness and productivity, and the benefits to the individual of adaptability, long-term employability and personal growth. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically evaluate the concepts of knowledge management and organisational learning and associated theories 2. Analyse and critique a range of applications of these concepts in organisational practices 3. Evaluate the role that HR practices play in supporting organisational learning and knowledge management processes and outcomes taking account of a range of contextual factors 4. Acknowledge their own understanding of learning as experience at individual, group and organisational levels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities Definitions and meanings of knowledge and organisational learningLearning, training and developmentHR's role in managing knowledge within organizationsThe nature of learning at individual, group and organizational levelsThe learning company concept | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
GDHRM | Grad Dip in Human Resource Management |
MHRM | MSc in Human Resource Management |
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