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HRM 533/530
Introduction To Human Resource Management
Degree

Course Outcome:
1.
Acquire and apply concepts and principles of Human Resource
Management in managing human resources.
2.
Identify and describe the various environmental factors that influence
the management of HR and organization.
3.
Relate the pertinent roles of HRM in affecting organizations
performance.
Course Description:
HRM encompasses a comprehensive set of functions such as human resource
planning, job analysis, recruitment, training, designing performance appraisal and
compensation system and labor relations. All these are necessary for developing
a motivated, effective and efficient staff towards the attainment of strategic
organizational objectives.
Course Syllabus:
Lecturer Ummi Kalsum Hassian
Room: L10-1
Tel : 012-6601065
TOPICS
Overview and Introduction of HRM
1
1.1
1.2
1.3

An overview of HRM and management of human capital in organizations

HRM challenges and roles
HRM competencies and careers

Human Resource Planning (HRP)

2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Strategic HR Management
Concept and purpose of strategic HRP
Scanning/Analyzing the external and internal environment
Forecasting HR supply and demand

Job Analysis and Job Design

3
1.1
1.2
1.3

Job analysis process

Job analysis methods
Job design in the workplace

Recruitment and Selection

4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Understanding labor markets and recruiting process

Sources and alternatives for recruiting
Selecting process
Selection criteria and techniques

Human Resources Development (HRD)

5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6

Nature of HRD
Training process
Careers and career planning
Developing human resources

Performance Management and Appraisal

6.1
6.2
6.3

The nature of performance management

Developing an effective appraisal programs
Performance appraisal methods and interviews

Compensation and Benefits

7
7.1
7.2
7.3
8

Managing Compensation
Pay-for-performance
Managing employee benefits

Safety, Health and Security at Workplace

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4

Concept of health, and safety

Legal requirement for safety and health - OSHA Act 1994
Promoting safety and health
Security concerns at work

Employee and labor Relations

9
9.1 Labor relation process
9.2 Structures and functions of trade union
9.3 Recognition, Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreement in labor
relations
9.4 Grievance Management
Managing Employment Relationships
10
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.5

Employees rights and employment contracts

Managing knowledge workers, Contingent and temporary workers
Managing new forms of work arrangements
Rightsizing the organization and employee retention

Assessment
Group Assignment
In Class Assignment
Tests (2 tests)
Final Examination

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20%
10%
20%
50%

Main Textbook
Gary Dessler (2011). Human Resource Management 12th ed. Pearson Education. Prentice Hall.
Snell, S. & Bohlander, G. (2010). Principles of Human Resource Management. South-Western, `
CENGAGE Learning, USA.
Mathis, R.L. & Jackson, J.H. (2006). Human Resource Management. South-Western College
Publishing, Singapore 11th edition.
Mondy, R.W. & Noe, R.M. (2010). Human Resource Management. Prentice Hall, London. 11th
Edition.