HRM300 - Human Resources Management

Description:
This course is an introduction to the human resources function and related elements and activities. The course outlines the roles and functions of members of the human resources department, as well as educating others outside human resources, in how their roles include human resources-related activities. The student will learn about the evolution in human resources management as we know it today. Emphasis is placed on the modern day importance of HRM and the new “corporate view” of the function. Additionally, the student will be exposed to the view of HRM from the perception of both management and subordinate employees. The importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs will be discussed. The student will be exposed to practical situations and problem solving regarding areas of employee counseling, discipline, and termination. Equal Employment Opportunity will be discussed in order for the student to understand its need, importance, and the legal issues surrounding it. Other critical areas of training and development, staffing, and strategy will also be explored.

Outcomes:

• Explain the role of human resources (HR) within the organization
• Differentiate between the major functions of HR and describe their interdependency
• Describe the impact of diversity and the changing workforce on organizations and organizational performance
• Apply the major HR-related laws in realistic cases or scenarios
• Examine the role of HR as a strategic partner in an organization
• Identify the role of HR in organizational mergers and acquisitions
• Describe the major functions of human resources (HR) and its role of as a strategic partner in organizations
• Apply concepts and theories of compensation and benefit design in order to provide organizations with a competitive advantage
• Analyze workplace situations and recommend training /performance improvement strategies to meet current and expected needs of an organization
• Evaluate the staffing requirements an organization needs to meet its business objectives and recommend methods for sourcing and attracting talent
• Describe the interaction between the organization, human resources, and labor unions, including the laws that govern each

Required Text(s):

Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. (2021). Fundamentals of human resource management (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781264185139