Human Resource Management (HRM)

Course details

COURSE OVERVIEW

This module is intended to provide you with a solid grounding in the key areas of HRM and to make you a more effective manager.  You will learn why effective human resource management (HRM) is proving to be such an important factor in the success of managers and their organisations.  Moreover, you will explore the key practice areas in HRM, including performance management, HR planning, work organisation, and recruitment and selection.  Collective and organisational issues affecting HRM are discussed. Focus will also be on the techniques for assessing the effectiveness of HRM and considers the contribution of HR practices to organisational effectiveness.  International Human Resources Management focus on explaining why managing human resources across borders has become increasingly important, which challenges can occur and what can be done to overcome those challenges.

COURSE OUTCOME

Upon completion of this subject, you should be able to

• explain key issues in managing human resources, such as external environmental factors, internal organisational structures and general people management issues
• explain key principles underlying effective management of human resources and the role of people management in influencing organisational effectiveness
• apply theoretical knowledge of HRM in a range of situations
• assess the likely efficacy of different approaches to managing human resources
• recommend practical solutions to improve the HRM practices in a given organization

• Team Leaders
• HR Professionals/Managers
• Anyone interested to start their career as an HR professional

• Human Resources Planning and Human Resources Information Systems
• Developing HR Policies
• Job Analysis, Design and Work Organisation
• Scientific, Human-Centred & Team-Based Mod
• Recruitment and Selection
• Structured versus unstructured interviews
• Employee Relations and Communication
• Supervision and Performance Management
• Performance Appraisal Methods
• Training and Career Development
• Compensation and Benefits
• Healthy, Safety and Security

• Understand the current principles, practices, policies of HR Management 
  
• Market yourself for top HR positions 
  
• Improve your confidence