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BUS809Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Human Resources Management (HRM)

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of managing people in organizations. It explores the core functions of human resource management, including planning, staffing, empowering, and labor-management relations. Students will gain an understanding of the strategic importance of HRM and its contribution to organizational effectiveness. The course also covers essential topics such as employee training, motivation, job evaluation, and communication for effective management.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Human Resource ManagementStaffingEmployee RelationsTrainingMotivation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Scope of HRM

2

Staffing

3

Training and Development

4

Motivation

5

Job Evaluation

6

Labour-Management Relations

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic Management Principles

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Human Resources Manager

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Training and Development Specialist

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Compensation Analyst

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Employee Relations Manager

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Recruitment Specialist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

BankingManufacturingHealthcareEducationGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to HRM

4h

Unit 1: The Nature and Scope of Human Resource Management

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the scope of HRM and its importance.
  • •Review the management process and HRM proficiencies.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Unit 2: Human Resource Management

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Differentiate HRM from traditional personnel management.
  • •Analyze HRM activities and functions.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to HRM

3h

Unit 3: Human Resource Planning

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Discuss the need for strategic HRM and its elements.
  • •Analyze the external and internal HR environment.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to HRM

3h

Unit 4: Planning for Organizational Entry

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explain theoretical approaches to organizational entry.
  • •Discuss the importance of job analysis.
  • •Complete Activity and Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction to HRM

3h

Unit 5: Communication for Effective Management

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Understand the communication process and its barriers.
  • •Analyze the communication climate and its impact.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
5

Module 2: Staffing the Organization

3h

Unit 1: Strategies and Management Practices in Manpower Planning

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Define employment planning and its benefits.
  • •Discuss strategic planning and its importance.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
6

Module 2: Staffing the Organization

3h

Unit 2: Attracting a Pool of Applicants

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Explain recruitment and its responsibilities.
  • •Identify sources and methods of recruitment.
  • •Complete Activity and Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
7

Module 2: Staffing the Organization

3h

Unit 3: Assessing and Selecting Human Resources

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Explain the need for selection and its methods.
  • •Discuss the purpose and problems of interviews.
  • •Complete Activity and Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
8

Module 2: Staffing the Organization

3h

Unit 4: Managing Performance

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explain performance management and its system.
  • •Discuss measuring performance and taking appropriate action.
  • •Complete Activity.
Week
9

Module 2: Staffing the Organization

3h

Unit 5: Performance Appraisal Systems

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Identify the purpose and uses of appraisal systems.
  • •Explain operational imperatives and methods of appraisals.
  • •Complete Activity and Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
10

Module 3: Empowering and Rewarding Employees

3h

Unit 1: Career Planning and Employee Welfare

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Define career planning and its benefits.
  • •Discuss the roles in career planning.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises.
Week
11

Module 3: Empowering and Rewarding Employees

3h

Unit 2: Employee's Training and Development

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Explain training and development.
  • •Discuss responsibility for training and a planned approach.
  • •Complete Activity and Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
12

Module 3: Empowering and Rewarding Employees

3h

Unit 3: Motivation of Employees at Work

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Define motivation and its forms.
  • •Discuss content and process theories of motivation.
  • •Complete Activity and Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
13

Module 3: Empowering and Rewarding Employees

6h

Unit 4: Job Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explain the nature and principles of job evaluation.
  • •List and discuss non-analytical and analytical methods.
  • •Complete Activity and Self-Assessment Exercise.

Unit 5: Reward Systems

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Discuss the need for a reward system.
  • •Explain developing a competitive pay system.
  • •Complete Activity and Self-Assessment Exercise.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule to cover all modules and units.

2

Focus on understanding key HRM concepts and theories.

3

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

4

Practice applying HRM principles to real-world case studies.

5

Create concept maps linking different HRM functions and their interdependencies.

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