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Archived Version 2013 - 2014

Module Title Managing Organisational Learning & Knowledge
Module Code HR558
School DCUBS

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Cyril KirwanOffice Number
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Independent Study31Reading
Group work20Preparation for group assignment
Directed learning20Preparation and write up of group assessment
Directed learning10Preparation for, and delivery of group presentation
Directed learning20Preparation and write up of individual assessment
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

Definitions and meanings of knowledge and organisational learning

Learning, training and development

HR's role in managing knowledge within organizations

The nature of learning at individual, group and organizational levels

The learning company concept

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Pedler, M. & Aspinall, K.: 1998, A Concise Guide to the Learning Organisation, Lemon & Crane., London,
  • Pedler, M., Burgoyne,J., & Boydell, M.: 2001, . A Manager's Gudie to Self Development, 4th Ed, McGraw Hill,
  • Evans, C.: 2003, Managing for Knowledge. HR's Strategic Role., Butterworth Heinemann, London,
  • McKenzie, J. & van Winklen, C.: 2004, Understanding the Knowledgeable Organization, Thomson, London,
  • Reid, M., Barrington, H. and Brown, M.: 2004, Human Resource Development: Beyond Training Inverventions, CIPD, London,
  • Easterby-Smith, M. & Lyles, M.A.: 2005, The Blackwell Handbook of Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management, Wiley Blackwell,
  • Ichijo, K. and Nonaka, I.: 2006, Knowledge Creation and management: New challenges for managers, Oxford University Press, Oxford,
Other Resources

Programme or List of Programmes
GDHRMGrad Dip in Human Resource Management
MHRMMSc in Human Resource Management
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