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Introduction to HRM (MGT-411): Course outline (MGT-411)

Course description

This is an introductory course for understanding human resources. This course will provide an understanding of concepts and techniques that are essential for proper functioning of human resources. It will help to develop and improve understanding of human resource management concepts like recruitment and selection, performance and appraisal management, training and development, compensation management etc.

Course content

  • 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

Course content

  • 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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