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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENTByte size learning skills course of 1 comprehensive
session
Human resource management (HRM) is regarded by Porter
(1985) in his Value Chain as one of
the primary activities in an organisation. It is responsible for one of
the key inputs of the transformation process and it is also involved in
all other functions and activities as they all have a human element. HRM
is concerned with all aspects of people management in organisations, from
the initial contact through to termination of employment (and beyond in
some cases). The management of people in organisations is becoming more
widely recognised as a factor critical to organisational success (Storey,
1992, p. 46). The workforce can be regarded as an organisation’s
greatest asset and is crucial in achieving and sustaining competitive
advantage.
In this course, we
consider the background to and philosophy of HRM and will concentrate on
some of the tasks carried out that can influence the effectiveness of
people within the work environment.
After participating in this course, you should be
able to:
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distinguish
between the concepts of personnel management and HRM
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explain how
the function has developed and the influences upon it
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outline the
range of tasks carried out within people management
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describe the
factors which impact on manpower and human resource planning
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outline
recruitment and selection processes and methods
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describe the
stages in the training cycle
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explain the
role of assessment and appraisal
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define
appraisal methods and their usage
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outline the
main factors in employer/employee relations and the role of unions
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identify the
value of HRM procedures that are grounded in a legislative framework.
Course Content
Objectives
Section 1: Nature of Human Resource Management and its
Function
Introduction
1.1 Historical aspects
1.2 HRM or personnel management?
1.3 The function
Summary
Section 2: Employee Resourcing
Introduction
2.1 What is human resource planning?
2.2 Recruitment and selection
Summary
Section 3: Employee Training and Development
Introduction
3.1 The training process
3.2 Staff assessment and appraisal
Summary
Section 4: Employee Relations
Introduction
4.1 Historical aspects
4.2 Procedures
4.3 Legislation and policies
Summary
Unit Review Activity
Unit Summary
References
Recommended Reading
Tutor-marked Question Paper
Qualification:
Certificate of Completion in Human Resources Management
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