Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

Human Resources are the key to any organisation, and the efficient and ethical management of these resources will impact an organisation’s success. In this subject students will be introduced to the modern Strategic Human Resource Management framework. Topics covered include work design, human resource planning, recruitment & employee retention, managing performance, staff training and development, and workplace negotiation. After completing this subject, students will have a fir understanding of HRM procedures and be prepared for further studies in the HRM.

Awards offering Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
• Diploma of Chaplaincy
• Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Entrepreneurship
• Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry
• Undergraduate Certificate in Arts

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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