HRM2002D Human Resource Management

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of the strategic management of human resources. Among the areas covered are: Strategic HRM, Recruitment and Selection, Human Resource Development, Motivation, Rewards and Performance Management, Employee Retention and Engagement, Organisational Downsizing, and Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Curricular information is subject to change

What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module you should be able to:

• Explain the concept of strategic HRM and how it relates to organisational performance.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the challenges and responsibilities faced by organisations throughout the employee life cycle, including recruitment and selection, human resource development, performance management and rewards, and downsizing.
• Understand why, when and how organisations should seek to enhance employee retention.
• Understand the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and why this might be important for organisations today.
• Understand and articulate the main position and trends in HRM theory and understand their impact on current practice.

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	12
Specified Learning Activities	85
Autonomous Student Learning	111
Total	208

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Examination: End of trimester exam	2 hour End of Trimester Exam	Yes	Graded	No	60
Assignment: Individual 3000 word assignment	Coursework (End of Trimester)	n/a	Graded	No	40

Carry forward of passed components
No

What happens if I fail?

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Autumn	No

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components.

Reading List

Beardwell, J. and Thompson, A. (eds.) (2017): Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach. Eight Edition. Harlow: Pearson. ISBN-10: 129211956X • ISBN-13: 9781292119564

Associated Staff

Name	Role
Dr Katherine Collins	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Gerard Dooley	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Orna O'Brien	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Annette Skade	Tutor

When is this module offered?


Spring
Lecture	Offering 1	Week(s) - 19, 25	Fri 11:00 - 17:50
Lecture	Offering 1	Week(s) - 31	Fri 11:00 - 17:50
Spring