Introduction to HRM: Course outline (MGT-411)

• Introduction and Dynamic Environment of HRM

• Learning outcomes:
• Introduction of Human resource management
• Difference between personnel management and HRM
• Understanding Cultural Environments
• The Changing World of Technology
• Globalization
• Workforce Diversity
• Changing Skill Requirements
• Corporate Downsizing
• Reengineering
• Islamic content
• Work, Religious Diversity and Islam
• Fundamentals of Strategic HRM

• Learning outcomes:
• Why Is HRM Important to an Organization?
• The strategic nature
• Planning and Implementing Strategic HR Policies
• Selecting HR Strategies to Increase Firm Performance
• Case studies related SHRM
• The legal and ethical context of HRM

• Learning outcomes:
• Laws Affecting Discriminatory Practices
• Enforcing Equal Opportunity Employment
• Employee Rights Legislation and the HRM Implications
• Discipline and Employee Rights
• Human Resource Planning and Job Analysis

• Learning outcomes:
• Linking Organizational Strategy to Human Resource Planning
• Job design
• Job Analysis Methods
• Purpose of Job Analysis
• Case studies
• Recruitment

• Learning outcomes:
• Goals of Recruitment
• Sources of Recruitment (Internal & External Sources)
• Recruiting: A Global Perspective
• Selection

• Learning outcomes:
• Goals of Selection
• Selection process

• Case studies and practical exercises
• Socializing & Orienting Employees

• Learning outcomes:
• What is Socialization?
• Process of Socialization
• Purpose of Orientation
• Training & Development

• Learning outcomes:
• Objectives of Training
• Identifying Training Needs
• Training Methods
• Training Administration
• Training Evaluation
• Human Resource Development
• Employee Performance Appraisal

• Learning outcomes:
• Performance Management System
• Objectives of Appraisal
• Process & Methods of Performance Appraisal
• Issues in Appraisal
• Effective Performance Management System
• Establishing Rewards and Pay Plans

• Learning outcomes:
• Job Evaluation and the Pay Structure
• Reward system
• Career Management

• Learning outcomes:
• What is Career?
• Career Stages
• Career Choices & Preferences
• Managing Career
• Islamic content
• Human resource management from an Islamic perspective
• Developing Employee Relations

• Learning outcomes:
• The Roles of the Manager and the Employee Relations Specialist
• Developing Employee Communications
• Encourage Effective Communications
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Other Issues in HRM

• Learning outcomes:
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Collective Bargaining

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