Details for Human Resources Management

Human Resources are the key to any organisation, and the efficient and ethical management of these resources will impact an organisation’s success. In this subject students will be introduced to the modern Strategic Human Resource Management framework. Topics covered include work design, human resource planning, recruitment & employee retention, managing performance, staff training and development, and workplace negotiation. After completing this subject, students will have a fir understanding of HRM procedures and be prepared for further studies in the HRM.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: LEA501
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Daniel Thornton

Prerequisites

Nil

Awards offering Human Resources Management

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Demonstrate an indepth understanding of the legal context of human resources management.
Summarise the ethical and theological issues involved in human resources management.
Explain the techniques of recruitment, remuneration, training and separation of employees, and a capacity to apply these techniques in particular organisations.
Describe the issues involved in the management of volunteers and teams.
Describe the distinctive human resources issues faced by not-for profit and church organisations.

Subject Content

Evolution of HRM
The Context of HRM
Industrial Relations: Frameworks and Practices
Recruitment
Remuneration
Work Design
HR Planning and Evaluation
Church and NFP Issues
Volunteer Management
Managing Performance
Managing OH&S
Workplace Negotiation Processes

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
E-Learning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Quizzes (20%)
Project (30%)
Exam (50%)

Prescribed Text

Nankervis, A., R. Compton, M. Baird and J. Coffey, Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice 9th Edition. Cengage, 2016.

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