Human Resource Management

 

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Department: Hotel, Culinary and Tourism Module Code: HRMG61005
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2017/18 Indep. Study Hours: 64
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  Introduce Learners to the concept of Human Resource Management and its Key Functions in hotels today  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week
Tutorial1 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Examine the evolution of the employer/employee relationship to gain an overall understanding of its contribution to HRM as we know it today.
2Identify the important stages of the HRP process, and review the different forms of recruitment and selection techniques.
3Explore the function of an effective performance management system and recognise its role in attracting and retaining staff.
4Understand the different forms of incentive schemes and explain the importance of an attractive pay and compensation package.
5Examine the importance of HRD in creating a long term relationship between the hotel and the employee.


 
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Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered using a variety of methods, including lectures, group work, pair work, and case studies.
Students will be required to examine different HRM techniques in different hotels, and to discuss in Tutorials.


 
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Content Detail
The Emergence of HRM Industrial Revolution and Trade Unionism
The Welfare Tradition and evolving forms of people management
Personnel management
HRM as we know it today (the HR practitioner)
People Resourcing Human Resource Planning
Recruitment
Selection
Procedural documentation (contract of employment & employee handbook)
Performance ManagementThe purpose and Benefits
Systems and Processes
Performance Appraisal & Linking to reward
The psychological contract
RewardTypes of pay and compensation
Factors which influence pay
Incentive based schemes
Performance Related Pay
Human Resource Development Training and Development
Motivation to Learn (motivational theories)
Creating a HR Development plan
The Learning Organisation


 
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Assessment Strategies
Knowledge and Comprehension of module concepts will be assessed in the form of an Individual Assignment/Essay on a topic to be identified at the beginning of the semester.
Final Written Exam


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3, 4Continuous AssessmentAssignment - Out of Class30
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam70


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780717149797Human Resource Management in Ireland.
Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N. and Morley, M.
Dublin, Gill & Macmillan.		20114th Edition-
Recommended9780717150069Make that Grade ? Human Resource Management.
Reidy, L.
Gill & Macmillan		20113rd Edition-
Recommended9781843982500Learning and Talent Development.
Stewart, J., Rigg, C.
CIPD.		20111st Edition-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
JournalIBEC Guide to Human Resource Management
JournalHRD Ireland
JournalPeople Management
Websitewww.ibec.ie
Websitewww.ictu.ie
Websitewww.cipd.co.uk
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