Module description
What is the module about?
This course aims to introduce students to theories and practices of human resource management (HRM). Emphasis is placed in understanding how HRM as a function relates to strategic business decision-making.
In addition, the course aims to discuss the design of key high-performance and high-commitment HR practices. In so doing, it stimulates critical thinking about the roles that alternative HRM strategies and practices can play in contributing to positive employee and organisational outcomes.
Who should do this module?
Students who are interested in learning about people management.
Provisional Workshop Outline
Week 1: Introduction to HRM
Week 2: Hiring: Attracting Talent to the Organization
Week 3: Hiring: Employee Selection
Week 4: Training and Development
Week 5: Performance Appraisals
Week 6: Rewarding Employees
Week 7: Retention and Turnover
Week 8: Challenges for contemporary HRM Part I: The context in which HRM takes place
Week 9: Challenges for HRM PART II: New Career + Managing
Week 10: Challenges for Contemporary HRM Part III: Demand-supply gap + The new deal at work
Assessment details
Coursework 100%
Teaching pattern
Weekly Workshop
Suggested reading list
Armstrong, M. & Taylor, S. (2014) Armstron’s handbook of human resource management practice. Kooganpage. [HF5549 ARM]
Bach, S. & Edwards, M. (eds) (2013) Managing Human Resources: Human Resource Management in Transition. Wiley (available as an e-book)
Taylor, S. (2012). Resourcing and Talent Management, CIPD.