Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection

 

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Department: Hotel, Culinary and Tourism Module Code: HRMG71007
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 36
Effective Term: 2017/18 Indep. Study Hours: 28
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  This module is designed to provide learners with core knowledge, skills and understanding in the area of People resourcing.
 


 
Contact Hours show detail >>
   
 
Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week
Tutorial1 Per Week


 
Learning Outcomes show detail >>
   
 
On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1To demonstrate and understanding of why people work
2Assess the employee needs of the hotel through the application of the HRP model
3Evaluate the role of the job analysis and illustrate its importance as a prerequisite to the recruitment campaign
4Assess the function of an effective recruitment campaign
5Analyse the most appropriate form of selection and induction techniques to suit the needs of the hotel
6Evaluate the importance of the contract of employment in the employer/employee relationship


 
Learning Strategies show detail >>
   
 
Learning Strategies
Topics are described and discussed in class
All topics are addressed through the perspective of the Resort & Hotel industry through the use of case studies and current trend analysis
Role playing will form an important part of this module


 
Indicative Syllabus Content show detail >>
   
 
Content Detail
Introduction to work and employmentWhy people work
The environmental context
Factors that influence the employment plan
The flexible organisation
Human Resource Planning Stocktaking
Forecasting
Planning
Implementation
Job AnalysisAssessing the role
Job description
Person specification
Terms and conditions
Recrutiment Recruitment strategies
Internal and external sourcing
Recruitment channels
CV's and shortlisting
Selection Interviewing
Psychometric testing
Assessment centres
InductionThe first day
Socialisation
Training
Procedural Documentation Contract of employment
Code of practice
Discipline and grievance policy


 
Assessment Strategies show detail >>
   
Assessment Strategies
Written examinations


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2Continuous AssessmentAssignment - In ClassShort questions 15 min5
3Continuous AssessmentAssignment - In ClassShort Assessment -For example: Design job description / Person specification5
3, 4Continuous AssessmentAssignment - In ClassEssay type 1 hour20
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam2 hour written exam70


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended0717139336Human Resources Management in Ireland
Gunnigle, D., Heraty, N., and Morley, N.
Gill and MacMillan		20063rd-
Recommended0749446315A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice
Armstrong, M.
Kogan Page		200610th-
Recommended9780750666619Business of Resort Management
Murphy, Peter
Butterworth-Heinemann 		2007-
Recommended1901657949The Personnel Function in Irish Hotels
Maher, E., and Stafford, MR.
Blackhall Publishing		20001st-
Recommended1844801969Human Resource Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure
Baum, T.
Thomson		2006-
Recommended0750665343Introduction to Human Resource Management
Stradwick, John
Oxford		2005-
Recommended1842181130Hospitality Management in Ireland -Theory and Practice
Connolly and McGing
Blackhall Publishing		20061st-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
JournalHuman Resource Management Journal
JournalHotel and Catering Review
JournalHRD Ireland
JournalJournal of Personnel Review
JournalPeople Management
Websitewww.failteireland.ie
Websitewww.finfacts.ie
Websitewww.gov.ie
Websitewww.cipd.ie
Websitewww.nera.ie
Websitewww.discovery.ie
Course MaterialHuman Resource Management Guide IBEC
Course MaterialStudents will be directed towards other relevant newspaper, journal and web site articles as required
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