UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

SCHEME OF WORK

CODE : HRM730
COURSE : HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
LEVEL : MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CREDIT UNIT : 3
CONTACT HOURS : 3
PART : 1
Core Status : Core
(Core / Non Core)
PRE-REQUISITE : -

1.0 COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course the students should be able to:

1. Understand the basic concepts of human resource management

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles played by human resource

specialists in the success of the organization

3. Understand the roles of line managers in managing human resources

2.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic
partner in managing today’s organizations. Key functions such as recruitment,
selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are
examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current
issues such as managing across generations, employee discipline, downsizing, and
rising benefit costs are analyzed. Best practices of employers of choice are
considered.

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 3.0 LESSON PLAN

Week No. Topic Course Assessment Rubrics

Outcome Tools
1,2 1 Managing Human Resources CO1
CO2 INDIVIDUAL /
CO3 ASSIGNMENT

GROUP
ASSIGNMENT
CASE STUDY

PRESENTATION

TEST /
3-5 2 The Human Resource Environment CO1 INDIVIDUAL /
Trends in Human Resource CO2 ASSIGNMENT
Management CO3
Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs GROUP
ASSIGNMENT /
CASE STUDY

PRESENTATION

TEST /
6-7 3 Acquiring and Preparing Human CO1 INDIVIDUAL
Resources CO2 ASSIGNMENT /
Planning for and Recruiting Human CO3
Resources GROUP
Selecting Employees and Placing ASSIGNMENT
them in Jobs CASE STUDY
Training Employees
PRESENTATION /

TEST /
8 4 TEST 1
9-10 5 Assessing Performance and CO1 INDIVIDUAL
Developing Employees CO2 ASSIGNMENT /
Managing Employees’ Performance CO3
Developing Employees for Future GROUP
Success ASSIGNMENT /
Separating and Retaining Employees CASE STUDY

PRESENTATION
/
TEST
11 6 Compensating Human Resources CO1 INDIVIDUAL
Establishing a Pay Structure CO2 ASSIGNMENT
Recognizing Employee Contributions CO3
with Pay GROUP
Providing Employee Benefits ASSIGNMENT /
CASE STUDY

PRESENTATION /

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12 7 Meeting Other HR Goals CO1 INDIVIDUAL
Collective Bargaining and Labor CO2 ASSIGNMENT
Relations CO3
Creating and Maintaining High GROUP
Performance Organizations ASSIGNMENT /
CASE STUDY

PRESENTATION /

TEST
13 8 Group Presentations
14 9 FINAL ASSESSMENT CO3 FA /

4.0 TEACHING METHODOLOGY

a) Lectures
b) Discussions
c) Assignments
d) Presentation
e) Case Study

5.0 ASSESSMENT

a) Continuous Assessment:
Test 1 10%
Individual Assignment 15%
Case Study 15%
Group Assignment 20%
Presentation 10% 70%

b) Final Assessment 30%

Total : 100 %

6.0 MAIN TEXTBOOK

 Ivancevich, J.M (2013). Human Resource Management. 12th Edition.
McGraw Hill.

7.0 REFERENCES

 Noe, R.A. Hollenback, J. H., Gerhart, B. and Wright, P.M. (2009).

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: 3rd Edition, McGraw
Hill.
 Stone, R.J. (2009). Managing Human Resources: An Asian Perspective.
1st Edition, John Wiley and Sons.

Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School Tahun Mula: 2010

Master of Business Administration Kemaskini: 1 Nov 2012
© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA
Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School Tahun Mula: 2010
Master of Business Administration Kemaskini: 1 Nov 2012
© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA