Undergraduate USA-EHS200-2021

Foundations of Human Resource Management

Explore the sociological, legal, strategic and political problems that can impact effective human resource management. Establish the responsibilities of the HR manager. Consider the best processes for measuring and managing employee performance.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

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2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

describe the main technical activities and responsibilities of human resource managers
identify the implications of current and recent economic and sociological pressures on human resource management
develop effective organisational responses to legal, political and ethical issues and developments which impinge on human resource practices and policies
determine the changing roles and competencies of human resource practitioners in response to strategic and environmental modifications
provide constructive feedback in a team setting.

Topics covered

- Strategic HRM
- HR Planning
- Job Analysis, Job Design and Quality of Work
- Recruiting HR and Employee Selection
- Appraising and Managing Performance
- HR Development, Career Planning and Development
- Assessing HRM Effectiveness
- Rewarding HR, Industrial Relations
- HRIMS, HRM and the Law
- Employee Health & Safety
- Managing Diversity, International HRM

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

The effects of sociological, legal, economic, ethical, political, strategic and environmental changes, issues and developments on human resource management processes, practices, programs and policies.

Assessments

Case Study - 2500 words (50%)
Invigilated Exam - 2.5 hrs (50%)

Textbooks

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