Human Resources Management
- Management Sciences
- 700 level
- 2 credit units
- 167 pages
- 17 units
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of managing people in organizations. It explores the core functions of human resource management, including planning, staffing, training, development, motivation, and labor-management relations. Students will gain insights into the theoretical discussions and practical strategies for effective HRM, contributing to organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The course also addresses the challenges and dynamics of managing human resources in a changing global economy.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BUS720, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BUS720 · UNIT 1: THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
This unit introduces you to the discipline - Human Resources Management, it gives you an overview of what human resources is all about, its scope and the different roles or functions that make up human resource management, the four major proficiencies of the human resources manager and why Human Resource Management is important to al managers.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the core functions of HRM
- Apply HRM strategies to improve organizational effectiveness
- Analyze the dynamics of labor-management relations
- Evaluate employee performance and development needs
- Design effective reward systems
What it prepares you for
- Human Resources Manager
- Training and Development Specialist
- Compensation and Benefits Analyst
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Recruitment Manager
- Banking
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Education
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2 Staffing the organization
Unit 3 Assessing and selecting human resources
Requires understanding of various selection instruments and their application in discriminating between candidates.
- Module 3 Empowering and rewarding employees
Unit 3 Motivation of employees at work
Requires understanding of the different motivational theories and their practical application in the workplace.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to HRM
Unit 1: The Nature and Scope of Human Resources Management · 4 hours
Read the introduction to HRM, its scope, and the different roles or functions.. Understand the management process and the importance of HRM to all managers..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to HRM
Unit 2 Human resource management · 4 hours
Contrast HRM with traditional personnel management.. Analyze HRM activities and functions.. Understand the strategic value of human resources..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to HRM
Unit 3 Human resource planning · 4 hours
Discuss the need for a planned approach to HRM.. Define human resource planning and its critical elements.. Understand the VRIO framework..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction to HRM
Unit 4: Planning for organizational entry · 4 hours
Explain theoretical approaches to organizational entry.. Understand the importance of job analysis.. Comprehend the work involved in job analysis..
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction to HRM
Unit 5: Communication for effective management · 4 hours
Explain the importance of communication to managers.. Analyze how communication involves various kinds.. Recognize barriers to communication..
- Week 6Module 2 Staffing the organization
Unit 1 Strategies and Management Practices in Manpower Planning · 4 hours
Define employment planning and its benefits.. Discuss strategic planning and its importance in HRM.. Explain techniques used in employment planning..
- Week 7Module 2 Staffing the organization
Unit 2 Attracting a pool of applicants · 4 hours
Define recruitment and its responsibilities.. Name sources for attracting candidates.. Explain and evaluate recruitment methods..
- Week 8Module 2 Staffing the organization
Unit 3 Assessing and selecting human resources · 4 hours
Explain the need for selection.. Identify methods to aid selection decisions.. Explain the purpose and problems of interviews.. Identify strengths and limitations of selection methods..
- Week 9Module 2 Staffing the organization
Unit 4 Managing performance · 4 hours
Explain what performance management is.. Discuss the performance management system.. Recognize limitations in measurement criteria.. Discuss management judgments in performance management..
- Week 10Module 2 Staffing the organization
Unit 5 Performance appraisal systems · 4 hours
Identify the purpose and uses of appraisal systems.. Understand operational imperatives for appraisal techniques.. Identify appraisal methods.. Appreciate problems and obstacles to successful PAS..
- Week 11Module 3 Empowering and rewarding employees
Unit 1 Career Planning and Employee Welfare · 4 hours
Define career planning.. State the relationship between career planning, development, and management.. Discuss the benefits of career planning.. Understand the role of employee welfare..
- Week 12Module 3 Empowering and rewarding employees
Unit 2 Employee's training and development · 4 hours
Explain training and development.. Explain the responsibility structure for training.. Explain features of a planned approach to training..
- Week 13Module 3 Empowering and rewarding employees
Unit 3 Motivation of employees at work · 4 hours
Provide a definition of motivation.. Discuss content and process theories of motivation.. Describe applications of these theories by management..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a study schedule allocating time for each module and unit.
- Summarize key concepts and theories from each unit.
- Practice applying HRM principles to real-world case studies.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback.
- Focus on understanding the differences between HRM models and their applications.
Questions students ask about this course
What is BUS720 about?
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of managing people in organizations. It explores the core functions of human resource management, including planning, staffing, training, development, motivation, and labor-management relations. Students will gain insights into the theoretical discussions and practical strategies for effective HRM, contributing to organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The course also addresses the challenges and dynamics of managing human resources in a changing global economy.
How many units does BUS720 have?
BUS720, Human Resources Management, has 17 units across 4 modules, over 167 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BUS720?
BUS720 carries 2 credit units, at 700 level in Management Sciences.
Is BUS720 hard?
BUS720 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does BUS720 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.
How is BUS720 assessed?
BUS720 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with BUS720?
Human Resources Manager, Training and Development Specialist, Compensation and Benefits Analyst, Employee Relations Specialist and Recruitment Manager.