1. The
evolution of the HR function
Key concepts: personnel management, human resource management and the human
resource function and social constructionism. Explanation the role of line and
departmental managers, the HR department and organizational performance.
2. A strategic perspective: managing people at work
Organizational behaviour: behaviour theory, organizational culture, climate and
process. Work, organization and job design. The strategic HRM approach to
resourcing. The components of strategic employee resourcing. Employer branding.
The role of social media and social networking sites.
3. Talent management
Key concepts: talent, talent management, career and succession management.
Formal and informal processes. Formal attempts aimed at identifying,
developing, and using people who have been designated as talented. Management
succession planning. Talent management strategy.
4. Human resource management processes
Key concepts: learning, training, coaching, mentoring and human resource
development: the planning process, measurement and metrics. Learning and
development strategies. Managing performance and rewards. Types of motivation
and motivation strategies. The employment relationship.
5. International human resource management
Key concepts: national culture, global organization, global production,
multinational companies. Expatriate worker and culture shock. Understanding the
concept of a global organization, global employment, global HR policy and
practice. International management competences the HR department and the
international scene. Explanation the implications for the human resources function.
6. International recruitment and selection
Key concepts: hiring or employing, internal and external recruitment,
assessment and selection. Defining and managing the international processes
involved in recruitment and selection. Understanding the relationship between
recruitment and selection and other HR activities. An economic and financial
perspective on recruitment and selection. Workforce planning. Role of the
international HR function.
7. Human resource management: ethics, leadership and skills
Key concepts: fairness at work, ethical dilemmas, moral principles and
leadership illusion. Perspectives on workplace ethical dilemmas: understanding
different ethical prisms and conflicts. Strategic HRM skills, business and
problem-solving skills. Managing conflict. Political skills: dangers of
politics and dealing with organizational politics.