Human Resources Management 2600-BM-HRM
This course provides an in-depth understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) principles, strategies, and best practices. It covers key HR functions such as recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and labor laws. The course explores how HR contributes to organizational success and employee well-being while addressing modern challenges like diversity, technology integration, and remote work.
Through case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop essential HR skills, including talent acquisition, conflict resolution, and strategic workforce planning. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to apply HRM concepts in real-world business settings and understand the evolving role of HR in the global workforce.
This course covers the following topics.
1. Fundamentals of Strategic HRM, HRM functions, HRM in a global environment, HR and corporate ethics, Practical case study
2. Staffing the organization. Human Resource Planning and Job analysis, Linking organizational strategy to Human Resource Planning, Job analysis methods.
3. Recruitment process, Recruitment in a global perspective, Diversity issues in HRM, Recruitment sources, case study
4. Selection process, Diversity issues in HRM, Ethical issues in HRM, Workplace issues, Selection for self-managed teams, Key elements for successful predictors, case study
5. Training and Development. Socializing, Orienting, and Developing Employees, Determining Training Needs, Employee Development, Evaluating Training and Development Effectiveness, International Training and Development Issues, case study
6. Establishing the Performance Management System, The Appraisal Process, Appraisal Methods, Factors That Can Distort Appraisals, Creating More Effective Performance Management Systems.
7. Establishing Rewards and Pay Plans. Compensation Administration, Job Evaluation and the Pay Structure, Special Cases of Compensation, International Compensation
8. Ensuring a Safe and Healthy Work Environment. Contemporary Health and Safety Issues, Employee Assistance Programs, International Safety and Health, case study
9. Contemporary Issues in HRM: HR in a Global Context; Managing HR in Small Businesses; HR Technology, Analytics, and AI.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Students will gain a foundational understanding of key HR functional areas (talent acquisition, development, compensation, and relations), the strategic role of HR, and the critical impact of employment laws and ethical standards on all HR practices.
Competencies: The course focuses on developing analytical competency to assess HR problems, ethical decision-making competency for navigating complex workplace issues, and strategic competency to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
Skills: Students will build practical skills in designing job descriptions, evaluating recruitment channels, conducting structured interviews, creating performance appraisal systems, and applying HR metrics to support data-driven recommendations.
Assessment criteria
Class participation, Case study analysis – 25 percent
Practical Assignment with Presentation - 25 percent
Final written exam – 50 percent
Bibliography
1. Dessler, G. (2023). Human Resource Management (16th ed.). Pearson.
2. DeCenzo, D. A., Robbins, S. P., & Verhulst, S. L. (2016). Fundamentals of human resource management. John Wiley & Sons.
3. Armstrong, M., & Taylor, S. (2023). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (16th ed.). Kogan Page.
4. Mendy, J., Jain, A., & Thomas, A. (2025). Artificial intelligence in the workplace–challenges, opportunities and HRM framework: a critical review and research agenda for change. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 40(5), 517-538.
5. Gong, Q., Fan, D., & Bartram, T. (2025). Integrating artificial intelligence and human resource management: a review and future research agenda. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 36(1), 103-141.
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Term 2025L:
1. Dessler, G. (2023). Human Resource Management (16th ed.). Pearson. |
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