HRM 610: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Learning Objectives:

Describe the strategic importance of Human Resource Management (HRM) to the organizations and the role that managers/specialist perform in HRM activities.
Describe how organizations enhance performance.
Describe the employee hiring process.
Discuss the role that culture plays in the effective use of HRM practices in a global organization.
Explain the importance of training and development of employees.
Explain the pay systems, benefits, and factors affecting worker compensation.
Describe the various training methods used in organizations.
Describe how labor/management relations affect the workplace.
Define health, safety and security in relation to the workplace.

SYLLABUS

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION

The nature of HRM and Current issues
Strategic human resource management
HR Planning

UNIT II : RESOURCING

Strategic aspects of resourcing
Contracts, contractors and consultants
Recruitment
Selection methods and decisions
Staff retention
Ending the contract

UNIT III: PERFORMANCE

Strategic aspects of performance
Organizational performance: knowledge and learning
Individual performance management
Team performance
Leadership & motivation
Managing Absence

UNIT IV FOUR: DEVELOPMENT

Strategic aspects of development
Context, competence and competencies
Learning & development
Career development

UNIT V : EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Strategic aspects of employee relations
Recognition & consultation
Health, Safety & Welfare
Equality: equal opportunities and diversity
Grievance and discipline

UNIT VI: PAY

Strategic aspects of payment
Job evaluation
Performance related pay
Pensions and benefits

UNIT VII: CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ISSUES

The International Dimension
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Work-life Balance
Measuring HR: Effectiveness and Efficiency