HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
- Course
- BUSN315 - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
- Department
- Business Administration - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Japheth Ahmed NUHU
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with a basic working knowledge of the main facets of the human resources management functions. Topics discussed in this course include; selection, orientation and socialization practices, training, development, and performance appraisal systems; view of HRM from the perception of both management and subordinate employees. The importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit program will be alighted. The student will be exposed to practical situations and problem solving regarding areas of employee counseling, discipline and termination, equal employment opportunity will be discussed in order for the student to understand its need, importance and the legal issues surrounding it. Other critical areas of international human resource management, staffing and strategy will also be explored.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 30 |
| Midterm | Midterm | 30 |
| Final | Final | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 Define human resource management and the importance of studying it.
- 02 Elaborate human resource management’s role in creating an ethical culture and a code of ethics.
- 03 Describe the human resources strategic planning process.
- 04 Summarize the environment of recruitment.
- 05 Explain employee selection and environmental factors that affect the selection process.
- 06 Explain the uses of performance appraisal and performance criteria.
- 07 Define training and development and summarize related practices.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction and Course Overview |
| Week 2 | Ch 1 - Managing Human Resources Today |
| Week 3 | Ch 2 - Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity |
| Week 4 | Ch 3- Human Resource Strategy and Analysis |
| Week 5 | Ch 3 - Human Resource Strategy and Analysis |
| Week 6 | Ch 4 - Job Analysis and Talent Management |
| Week 7 | Ch 4 - Job Analysis and Talent Management |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 9 | Ch 6 - Selecting Employees |
| Week 10 | Ch 7 -Training and Developing Employees |
| Week 11 | Ch 11 - Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits |
| Week 12 | Ch 12 -Maintaining Positive Employee Relations |
| Week 13 | Presentation |
| Week 14 | Presentation |
| Week 15 | Final Examination |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Dessler, G. (2020). Fundamentals of human resource management. Pearson.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Develop knowledge and understanding on the theoretical foundation of human resource management practice SOLO 3
- L02 Develop an understanding of the relationship between business strategies and human resource strategies SOLO 4
- L03 Explain employee selection and environmental factors that affect the selection process. SOLO 5
- L04 Explain the uses of performance appraisal and performance criteria. SOLO 5
- L05 Understanding the concepts in training & developing people SOLO 5
- L06 Gain an appreciation for ethical decisions in HR and the impact of HR policies for individuals and the society SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
- P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
- P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
- P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
- P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
- P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
- P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
- P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
- P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3.22 |
| L02 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3.44 |
| L03 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4.11 |
| L04 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.89 |
| L05 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4.22 |
| L06 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4.33 |