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Details for HRM201 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

A solid understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) is essential for the success of any organisation. This course offers a comprehensive overview of strategic HRM, including work design, recruitment, performance management, and employee retention. Students will develop a solid understanding of HRM functions and their impact on organisational operations and planning.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: HRM201
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Bernardo Gomez
Pratima Durga

Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Outline and understand the organisational role and context of Human Resource Management (HRM)
  2. Identify contemporary issues in managing human resources, and discuss their influence on organisations. 
  3. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a literature review that draws on empirical and theoretical research.
  4. Identify, describe and distinguish the key HRM functions and processes.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding on how HRM processes and functions contribute to organizational operations and planning

Subject Content

  1. Evolution of Human Resource Management  
  2. Strategic Human Resource Management in Context  
  3. Industrial Relations: Framework and Practice  
  4. Human Resource Planning  
  5. Work Design Challenges  
  6. Talent Recruitment & Selection  
  7. Talent Retention and Development  
  8. Performance Management   
  9. Employee Motivation and Reward Management  
  10. Managing Workplace Health and Safety 
  11. Workplace Negotiation Processes 
  12. Strategic Human Resource Management and Future Trends

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face-to-Face
  • Distance/ Global Online

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

Assessment Methods

  • Minor Essay (25%)
  • Major Essay (50%)
  • Exam (25%)

Prescribed Text

 Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J. & Shields, J. (2023). Human Resource Management: Strategy & Practice (11th Ed. AU/NZ). Cengage Learning Australia. ISBN: 9780170458795  

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