The Management of Human Resources

Course Description

The ability to attract, develop and retain talented employees is a key factor in a business’s success. Human resource management has its focus on supporting and enhancing business success and performance through its strategic vision and operational functions. The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the key human resource management principles and concepts so they can support a sustainable approach to people management through an understanding of the purpose and scope of the human resource management function.

Course Objectives

The ability to attract, develop and retain talented employees is a key factor in a business’s success. Human resource management has its focus on supporting and enhancing business success and performance through its strategic vision and operational functions. The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the key human resource management principles and concepts so they can support a sustainable approach to people management through an understanding of the purpose and scope of the human resource management function.

Key Topics

1. LO1: Understand the purpose and objectives of human resource management.
2. LO2: Understand the functions of human resource management.
3. LO3: Understand how internal and external factors impact the human resource management function.
4. LO4: Understand modern development in human resource management function in a business.

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand the purpose and objectives of human resource management.
2. 1.1 Explain how human resource management has evolved.
3. 1.2 Discuss the purpose of human resource management.
4. 1.3 Explain the objectives of human resource management.
5. LO2 Understand the functions of human resource management.
6. 2.1 Explain key operational functions of human resource management.
7. 2.2 Explain key strategic functions of human resource management.
8. 2.3 Assess the relationship between business strategy and human resource management.
9. LO3 Understand how internal and external factors impact the human resource management function.
10. 3.1 Compare the internal factors which affect human resource management.
11. 3.2 Compare the external factors which affect human resource management.
12. LO4 Understand modern development in human resource management function in a business.
13. 4.1 Discuss the impact of technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence and automation, on HRM functions.
14. 4.2 Discuss the effectiveness of initiatives such as flexible working arrangements, mental health programs, and diversity training.