CODE : HRM 533/530COURSE : Introduction To Human Resource ManagementLEVEL : Degree

Course Outcome:1. Acquire and apply concepts and principles of Human Resource

Management in managing human resources.2. Identify and describe the various environmental factors that influence

the management of HR and organization.3. Relate the pertinent roles of HRM in affecting organization’s

performance.

Course Description:HRM encompasses a comprehensive set of functions such as human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, training, designing performance appraisal and compensation system and labor relations. All these are necessary for developing a motivated, effective and efficient staff towards the attainment of strategic organizational objectives.

Course Syllabus: Lecturer Ummi Kalsum Hassian

Room: L10-1Tel : 012-6601065

TOPICS

1Overview and Introduction of HRM

1.1 An overview of HRM and management of human capital in organizations1.2 HRM challenges and roles1.3 HRM competencies and careers

2Human Resource Planning (HRP)

2.1 Strategic HR Management2.2 Concept and purpose of strategic HRP2.3 Scanning/Analyzing the external and internal environment2.4 Forecasting HR supply and demand

3Job Analysis and Job Design

1.1 Job analysis process1.2 Job analysis methods1.3 Job design in the workplace

4Recruitment and Selection

4.1 Understanding labor markets and recruiting process4.2 Sources and alternatives for recruiting4.3 Selecting process

4.4 Selection criteria and techniques

5 Human Resources Development (HRD)

5.1 Nature of HRD5.2 Training process5.3 Careers and career planning5.4 Developing human resources

6 Performance Management and Appraisal

6.1 The nature of performance management 6.2 Developing an effective appraisal programs6.3 Performance appraisal methods and interviews

7Compensation and Benefits

7.1 Managing Compensation7.2 Pay-for-performance7.3 Managing employee benefits

8 Safety, Health and Security at Workplace

8.1 Concept of health, and safety8.2 Legal requirement for safety and health - OSHA Act 19948.3 Promoting safety and health8.4 Security concerns at work

9Employee and labor Relations

9.1 Labor relation process9.2 Structures and functions of trade union9.3 Recognition, Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreement in labor relations9.4 Grievance Management

10Managing Employment Relationships

10.1 Employees rights and employment contracts10.2 Managing knowledge workers, Contingent and temporary workers10.3 Managing new forms of work arrangements10.5 Rightsizing the organization and employee retention

Assessment

Group Assignment : 20%In Class Assignment : 10%Tests (2 tests) : 20%

Final Examination : 50%

Main Textbook

Gary Dessler (2011). Human Resource Management 12th ed. Pearson Education. Prentice Hall.

Snell, S. & Bohlander, G. (2010). Principles of Human Resource Management. South-Western, `CENGAGE Learning, USA.

Mathis, R.L. & Jackson, J.H. (2006). Human Resource Management. South-Western College Publishing, Singapore 11th edition.

Mondy, R.W. & Noe, R.M. (2010). Human Resource Management. Prentice Hall, London. 11th Edition.