The main function of human resource management is to enable students to understand the human resource management in detail. This course also provides an introduction to the various functions of human resource management, including compensation and benefits, staffing, recruitment and selection, research, labour relations, training and development, health and safety, the influence of government legislation on industry, and human rights legislation and employment equity.

The course also provides an overall understanding of organizational behavior concepts to assist students in recognizing organizational structure, culture and development concepts so that they are better equiped to perform in the organization, make informed decisions and effectively manage supervisors and subordinates for enhanced performance. A section on business ethics is also included to ensure conceptual understanding, need and application of these concepts in daily business transactions.

Course Content:

1. Managing Human Resources

Understanding the External and Organizational Environments

 3. Ensuring Fair Treatment and Legal Compliance

 4. HR Planning for Alignment and Change

5. Using Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

6. Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Employees

 7. Selecting Employees to Fit the job and organization

8. Training and Developing a Competitive Workforce

 9. Conducting Performance Management

10. Developing an Approach to Total Compensation

11. Using Performance-Based Pay to Achieve Strategic Objectives

12. Providing Benefits and Services for Employees' Well

13. Risk Management, Employee Relations, and Risk Management, Health, Safety, and Employee Well-Being

14. Understanding Unionization and Collective Bargaining

recommended book:

David A. deCenzo, Stephen P. Robbins, Susan L. Verhulst (latest edition)

Marks Distribution:

Midterm      30 

Final           50 

Sessional   20 

Total          100 

Attendance Policy (Zero Tolerance):

75% attendance in the class will be mandatory to eligible for final term exam.

Class Timings:

Monday: 09:30 - 11:00 

Wednesday: 08:00 - 9:30

Course Pre Requisites

N/A

Learning outcome

After completion of this course, students will be able to understand the functions of Human Resource Management and their successfull application in this competitive world.