Course Contents

This course seeks to develop the necessary skills needed for the student seeking her places in the executive world, so emphasis is placed on the modern day importance of HRM and the new “corporate view” of the functions. Additionally, the student will be exposed to the view of HRM from the perception of both management and subordinate employees. The student will be exposed to practical situations and problem solving regarding areas of employee counselling, discipline and termination. The concept of Equal Employment Opportunity will be discussed in order for the student to understand its need, importance and the legal issues surrounding it. Other critical areas of training and development, staffing and strategy will also be explored. Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught.

Course Synopsis

The course of Human Resource Management id designed to developing knowledge and understanding of HR strategy and practice, skills development assignments are integrated into the course. Student- centred learning activities relating to both human resource and managerial related activities form the basis for the units, which enable the enhancement of a range of people management and HR specific skills. Reflections upon personal competence and competence development further equip students with the ability to make an active contribution to business performance. To that end, the syllabus contents not only concerned with the academic requirements of Human Resource Management but concentrate more on the development of the effective, pragmatic, yet innovative solutions to the issues surrounding the need to maximize people’s productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Explain the role and significance of human resources. • Explore and understand the highly dynamic external and internal factors of competitive environment. • Identify required skills in recruitment, selection, training and development of human resource • Categorizes the inputs and processes for compensation planning • Distinguish key issues regarding career planning and performance appraisal.