• Semester 2 (Day)

Synopsis

This  unit  introduces students to the theory and  practice  of  human
resource  management.  It outlines key issues  in  the  management  of
people  as  employees  of  an  organisation  and  the  development  of
organisational strategies, policies, and processes relating to the use
of  these  human  resources.   After briefly  examining  some  current
controversies  affecting  the world of  work,  the  unit  provides  an
overview   of   the   key  functions  undertaken  by   managers   with
responsibility   for   effectively   utilising   and   retaining    an
organisation's  human resources - functions such  as  recruitment  and
selection,  training  and  development, performance  management,  etc.
Relationships  between  these functions are discussed,  as  are  their
implications for both an organisation and its employees.  The unit  is
a prerequisite for the HRM majors and therefore essential for students
likely to work in the human resource management profession.  It  will,
however,  also be useful for anyone likely to be involved in  managing
people within an organisation.