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The Management of Human Resources

BM502

Course CodeBM502
ECTS

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 Outline

WeekTopics
1The concept of human resource management and how it has evolved
2The purpose of HRM: staffing, employee compensation and discipline
3Objectives of HRM: workforce planning, talent management, engagement and performance
4Operational HRM functions: recruitment and selection, training and development
5Operational HRM functions: employee welfare and employment law compliance
6Strategic HRM functions: strategy integration, HR planning, human capital, forecasting
7The relationship between business strategy and human resource management
8Midterm evaluation
9Internal factors affecting HRM: resources, leadership, learning and motivation
10Internal factors affecting HRM: strategies, organisational culture, equality and diversity
11External factors affecting HRM: competition, PESTEL, skills trends, HR costs, legislation
12Impact of technology on HRM: AI-driven recruitment, performance tracking and automation
13Impact of technology on HRM: learning platforms, workload, analytics and decision making
14Effectiveness of flexible working, mental health programs and diversity training
15Review and coursework completion
16Final evaluation and project assessment

Learning Outcomes

  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.
Learning Resources

Hall, L. et al (2020) Human Resource Management 11th edition, Pearson, Harlow Marchington, M. (2020) Human Resource Management at Work: The Definitive Guide 7th Edition, CIPD, London Human Resource Management Journal International Journal of Human Resource Management Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

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