...Human Resource Management (HR- 101) Course Objectives: It is increasingly understood by both practitioners and academicians that one critical source of sustainable competitive advantage lies in their human resources and its effective management. Human resource management practices of an organization play a pivotal role in acquiring, developing and deploying employees to create and sustain the human resource-based competitive advantage. The course aims to help students develop this perspective as well as expose them to various functional and strategic human resource policies and practices. Course Duration and Pedagogy: It is a 1.5 credit course and will be conducted during the pre- midterm period (5 weeks; 13-12-10 to 14-1-11). The course would involve a mix of lectures, exercises, and live case discussions. Instructors and Course Coordinator: The course is divided into two parts, A and B. While Part A will be a Strategic Human Resource Management approach to basic HRM issues, Part B will be an Economics of Human Resources approach to those very issues. Course Reading Materials: Reference books: 1. Human Resource Management- Mirza Saiyadain, Tata McGrawhill education pvt ltd., New Delhi-2004. 2. Personnel/ Human Resource Management- David A. DeCenzo & Stephen P Robbins- Prentice Hall of India, Private Ltd. New Delhi, 3rd edition, 2007 In addition, a bound reading materials package will also be handed out as will be the class lecture slides. Evaluation:...
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...AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH Faculty of Business Administration Department of Human Resource Management BBA Program COURSE OUTLINE I - Course Code and Title: HRM 6006, HRM in Global Business Environment II - Credit : 3 III- Course Instructor: Erfan Haque III - Course Description: This course aims to develop the professional skills of future managers in the areas of international human resource management and cross-cultural management. This course exposes students to Global issues in HRM. Topics include job analysis; legal and measurement issues related to staffing, employment testing, interviewing, training and selection decision-making strategies in the Global context. It is most suitable for third year students who have completed an introductory course in human resource management, and who have some basic understanding of how culture and the international marketplace affect business. The course will review the theories, models and concepts developed in the areas of international management, international organizational behavior, cross-cultural management, and other emerging disciplines, and study their implications on international HRM practices. A major focus of the course will be on international human resource management & development issues of recruitment and selection, compensation and reward systems, training and development, performance appraisal, expatriation, repatriation and career development. IV – Objectives: ...
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...HRIR 2440 Group Project This is a group research-based project on a topic area of Human Resource Management. You are to arrange into teams of 4 to 5 students. Your team task is to choose a specific topic, research that topic and present your findings to the class. There are two parts to this assignment: 1) Written Overview Project Report and 2) Presentation. Teams can choose a topic from a list provided by your instructor or choose your own topic, as approved by the instructor. Note that there are to be only two teams per topic. Your instructor will bring to class a group project sign-up sheet in which you are to list your team member’s names and topic area. The expectation for this assignment is for solid research and analysis of your topic area. Your research is to include information from a wide array of resource material, include an interview(s). (Refer to information in the instructions below pertaining to bibliography and interview expectations). Assertions and insights should be substantiated with scholarly research, relevant course material, based on human resource management concepts and themes and interview material. Individually, students will have opportunity to complete a team assessment form to evaluate your own and team members’ participation on the group project. Each team will be assigned a team to conduct a peer evaluation of that team’s presentation. Once teams are formed, your instructor will provide teams with the presentation that you are responsible...
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...STAFFING MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL Four Recruitment and Retention Case Scenarios By Marcia R. Gibson, Ed.D. Project team Author: SHRM Project contributors: External contributor: Editor: Design: Marcia R. Gibson, Ed.D. Nancy A. Woolever, SPHR Sharon H. Leonard Courtney J. Cornelius, copy editor Kellyn Lombardi, graphic designer © 2008 Society for Human Resource Management. Marcia R. Gibson, Ed.D. Note to Hr faculty and instructors: SHRM cases and modules are intended for use in HR classrooms at universities. Teaching notes are included with each. While our current intent is to make the materials available without charge, we reserve the right to impose charges should we deem it necessary to support the program. However, currently, these resources are available free of charge to all. Please duplicate only the number of copies needed, one for each student in the class. For more information, please contact: SHRM Academic Initiatives 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA Phone: (800) 283-7476 Fax: (703) 535-6432 Web: www.shrm.org/hreducation 08-0873-IM Introduction These recruitment and retention case scenarios are designed to be presented sequentially, since each scenario builds upon the previous one. They are intended for undergraduate college students. LearNING oBjectIVeS Students will learn to: Determine recruitment needs. Identify recruitment policies and guidelines. Determine a recruitment strategy. Develop a communication plan to implement...
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...Welcome to Strategic Human Resource Management Course Number: MBA 786 School of Business & Technology University of Wisconsin - Parkside 6:00 - 9:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Molinaro 167 October 29 – December 17 Fall Semester 2008 “…if we are to have citizens who can live constructively in this kaleidoscopically changing world, we can only have them if we are willing for them to become self-starting, self-initiating learners.” Carl Rogers Contacting the Instructor Professor: Dr. Karen Crooker Phone/Voice Mail: 595-2348 (worst way to contact) Office: Molinaro 349 Fax: 595-2680 (label to my attention) E-mail: crooker@uwp.edu (best way to contact) Address: UWP, Department of Business, PO Box 2000, Kenosha, WI 53141-2000 Web page: http://uwp.edu/~crooker/ Office hours: 3:15 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays & Wednesday. Other times by appointment. Course Description Using human resource management systems to create and sustain competitive advantage. Emphasis on an integrative framework that requires linkage between, as well as consistency among, functional HR activities and their alignment with and reinforcement of the organization’s competitive strategy. Course Objectives The goal of this course is to help students develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas. At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to ✓ Name competitive...
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... | | |Human Resources in Health Care | Copyright © 2010 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course examines the complexities and multiple issues involved in human resources management in health care organizations. Students will examine the strategic role of human resource management in response to changes in the health care industry. In addition, issues such as recruitment, retention, performance management, organizational development, and employee relations are examined. Federal, state, and professional regulatory requirements specific to health care are emphasized. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Gómez-Mejía, L., Balkin, D., & Cardy, R. (2010). Managing...
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...Unit 2: Unit code: QCF Level 3: Credit value: Business Resources D/502/5409 BTEC National 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose The aim of this unit is to develop learner knowledge of the range of human, physical, technological and financial resources required in an organisation, and how the management of these resources can impact on business performance. Unit introduction At the core of every organisation are the human, physical, technological and financial resources that enable it to function. This unit will give learners a broad understanding of the importance organisations place on managing their resources efficiently in order to achieve their objectives. It is important that learners are able to relate their understanding of resource management to a real organisation. This will provide an essential link between theory and practice. Understanding how these resources are managed is one of the keys to assessing how well the organisation is performing. The first part of this unit explores the range of human, physical and technological resources for a selected organisation. Learners will investigate the importance of managing these resources efficiently. The contribution that recruiting and retaining suitable staff can make to the organisation’s performance is examined. The importance of managing the organisation’s physical and technological resources efficiently is also explored. For an organisation to survive its finances need to be sound and secure. The...
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... Human Resource Management Managing Performance Module Introduction: This Human Resource Management Pathway Module seeks to explore the Performance Management aspect of the HR Managers role – detail, depth and complexity: 1. Holistically – as a strategy which relates to every activity of the organisation set in the context of its human resources policies, culture, style and communications systems, 2. As a process that contributes to the effective management of individuals and teams to achieve high levels of organisation performance, 3. As a system through which organisations set work goals, determine performance standards, assign and evaluate work, provide performance feedback, determine training and development needs and distribute rewards. The essential content covers: * Performance Development Planning - the purpose and processes of Performance Appraisal and Performance Management. * Performance Management - the drive towards competitive advantage and the place of HRM – behavioural, performance and other outcomes. * Performance and Development – goal setting, measurement, appraisal, feedback. * Trust, Manageability and Control - Motivation, Rewards and Incentives. * HR and Line Managers – Business Strategy, Commitment, Improvement Flexibility and Quality. * International, Environmental, Ethical and Sustainability issues. LECTURE SCHEDULE: 1. Introduction – Human Capital Management...
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...the performance manager and employee. Key aspects of this process are examined. Topics include: identifying and describing essential job functions and relating them to the mission and goals of the organization; developing performance standards; giving and receiving feedback about performance; writing and communicating constructive performance evaluations, and planning education and development activities to maintain and improve employee work performance. 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES On successful completion of this subject students will be able to : 1. Describe the key concepts and techniques of performance management. 2. Explain the development of performance management as an area of growing importance for managers and employees. 3. Critically assess the significance of rewards in managing performance. Subject Outline Template F-ACD-DB-01.04.03 V11 12 Aug 2012 (Add Subject Code and Name) 4. Analyse and wherever relevant, propose justified solutions to performance management problems. 5. Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in performance management. 6. Actively participate in team based learning situations and class...
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...MGT _ 430 Human Resources Management 2015 - 2016 MODULE LEADER: Aspasia Simillidou Programme: Business Contents 1 MODULE SUMMARY .................................................................................... 3 1.1 Contacting the module tutor. .................................................................... 3 1.2 Classes ………………………. .................................................................. 3 2 OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE ...................................................................... 4 3 ASSESSMENT…………................................................................................. 6 4 LEARNING MATERIALS................................................................................ 6 5 SCHEDULE OUTLINE.................................................................................... 8 6 MODULE GRADING SYSTEM...................................................................... 10 6.1 Re-assessment…………………………………………………………..…. 11 6.2 Deferral of assessment……………………………………………………. 11 7 MODULE ATTENDANCE AND REGULATIONS........................................... 12 8 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT AND PLAGIARISM… ....................................... 13 1 MODULE SUMMARY 1.1 Contacting the module tutor You can contact the module tutor in the following ways: ...
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...HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Syllabus Associate Professor. PhD. Valentina Mihaela GHINEA – valentina_ghinea@yahoo.com – 0723.018.491 Assistant Professor Madalina MOROIANU – madalina.moroianu@gmail.com Office hours (and by appointment): Tuesday 12:00-13:30 (Grivitei - 4213) – - once every two week (starting with 6th of October) Tuesday 15:00-16:30 (Grivitei - 4213) – every week Any change will be announced. ← Course description: Human resource must be properly managed in order to be the progress outstanding factor of the organization. Basically, the organization’s success, performance and competitiveness lean on the content and quality of human resource management. Consequently, many of the difficulties faced by organizations also arise from here. The idiom according to which the human resource is the most valuable asset of an organization could not be more true. The predicament is what kind of assets do we need and for what kind of tasks? Intelligent people? Creative people? With certain skills or only good potential for the activity in case? Nowadays, the hiring process tends to be done without clearly differentiating between creative, intelligent and expert people, the coherence of the HR strategy being encumbered by the multitasking challenge of each organization and the more difficult achievement of a comfortable market position. However, above all the general requirements of an employer (formation, knowledge, experience...
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...exporters facing problems in exploiting the competitive environment in the international market.Syed Trader’s team of exporters, packers, processors, shippers and employees is committed to consistently providing safe, high-quality fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Meat supplies, while protecting the environment in which its products are grown and processed. This research would help to identify the reasons of problems in export that causing loss, by analyzing the responses of different exporters and employees working in export companies. This research would facilitate by providing solutions and recommendations to cover the issues faced by export companies. * Problem identification Pakistan is one of the important countries in exporting their goods and products to different parts of the world around. Due to social and political constraints it is facing various issues in export processes that are affecting the market share in business.At a time when many developing countries are rapidly expanding their exports, Pakistan continues to struggle to accelerate the export of manufactured goods. It is generally believed that the country’s exports are not competitive in international markets and that Pakistan is, therefore, unable to expand its market share. In particular, firms often complain of the lack of an investment-conducive...
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...Version 1 Human Resources in Health Care Copyright © 2010 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course examines the complexities and multiple issues involved in human resources management in health care organizations. Students will examine the strategic role of human resource management in response to changes in the health care industry. In addition, issues such as recruitment, retention, performance management, organizational development, and employee relations are examined. Federal, state, and professional regulatory requirements specific to health care are emphasized. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Gómez-Mejía, L., Balkin, D., & Cardy, R. (2010). Managing human resources. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Human Resources in Health...
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... |2766-7117 | ROLE AND PURPOSE The overall aim of the subject is to enable the student to understand the major human resource policies and practices of contemporary modern organizations with particular reference to their application in the local context. Students will critically assess the relationship between strategy and the core HRM activities such as recruitment, selection, appraisal and pay systems, planning, training and development, and approaches to the quality of working life. This subject contributes to the achievement of the BBA (Hons) Programme Outcomes by enabling students with an understanding of human resource management functions within organizations and to apply such concepts to analyze and solve problems in business situation. The subject also provides students with knowledge and skills in recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, and pay and benefits. In addition, it prepares students on how to analyze and resolve HRM ethical issues in various business settings. LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this subject, students will: • Be able to explain the theoretical knowledge and principles in human resource management (HRM). • Be able to identify and analyze the main features of HRM policies and practices. • Be able to evaluate human...
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...TRAINING TOOLKIT FOR HUMANITARIAN AID The Green Recovery and Reconstruction Toolkit (GRRT) is dedicated to the resilient spirit of people around the world who are recovering from disasters. We hope that the GRRT has successfully drawn upon your experiences in order to ensure a safe and sustainable future for us all. GREEN GUIDE TO 3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Jonathan Randall, World Wildlife Fund Emma Jowett, Consultant A NOTE TO USERS: The Green Recovery and Reconstruction Toolkit (GRRT) is a training program designed to increase awareness and knowledge of environmentally sustainable disaster recovery and reconstruction approaches. Each GRRT module package consists of (1) training materials for a workshop, (2) a trainer’s guide, (3) slides, and (4) a technical content paper that provides background information for the training. This is the technical content paper that accompanies the one-day training session on environmental impact assessment tools and techniques. Cover photo © Brent Stirton/Getty Images/WWF © 2010 World Wildlife Fund, Inc. and 2010 American National Red Cross. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Project Manager Training Specialist...
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