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Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Evaluating Strategic HRM and Future Trends

THM504 · The Management of Human Resources — Week 11 of 16

CourseTHM504
Week11 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Evaluating Strategic HRM and Future Trends

  1. Measuring ROI of contemporary HR initiatives
  2. Integrating technological and wellbeing initiatives into business strategy
  3. Sustainable human resource practices
  4. Future-proofing workforce capability
  5. Week 4 : Lecture 9A : Role and Challenges of Sustainable HRM
  6. Week 1 : Lecture 1D : Measuring Effectiveness of HR Function

What you will be able to do

  • 2.3 Assess the relationship between business strategy and human resource management.
  • 4.1 Discuss the impact of technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence and automation, on HRM functions.
  • 4.2 Discuss the effectiveness of initiatives such as flexible working arrangements, mental health programs, and diversity training.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: assess the relationship between business strategy and human resource management.

Study materials

Videos

  • HR STRATEGY AND PLANNING - HRM Lecture 02 · YouTube · Armin Trost · 67 min · for registered students
  • What is Strategic Human Resource Management? | HRM | From A Business Professor · YouTube · Business School 101 · 8 min · for registered students
  • Effectiveness of Human Resource Management · YouTube · GreggU · 2 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2024, ch. 2: Strengthening the tourism workforce · PDF · Oecd, report; pp. 47–70 · for registered students
  • Human Resource Management, ch. 2: Developing and Implementing Strategic HRM Plans · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 36–63 · for registered students
  • Business Ethics, ch. 10: Changing Work Environments and Future Trends · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 283–310 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Evolution and Origins of HRM
  • Week 2: Purpose and Core Objectives of HRM
  • Week 3: Operational Human Resource Functions
  • Week 4: Strategic Human Resource Functions
  • Week 5: Strategic Alignment and Business Performance
  • Week 6: Internal Organizational Influences on HRM
  • Week 7: External Environmental Drivers of HRM
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Technological Advancements and Digital HRM
  • Week 10: Contemporary Workplace Wellbeing and Inclusion
  • Week 11: Evaluating Strategic HRM and Future Trends
  • Week 12: Applying The Management of Human Resources in practice: cas…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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