Strategic Human Resource Management

Abstract

If Human Resource Strategy and Organisational Strategy are not aligned then organisations will ultimately struggle to deliver their mission. This subject examines the importance of aligning these strategies and practices. A key focus is the need for the HR function to be able to measure and specify its actual contribution … For more content click the Read More button below.

If Human Resource Strategy and Organisational Strategy are not aligned then organisations will ultimately struggle to deliver their mission. This subject examines the importance of aligning these strategies and practices. A key focus is the need for the HR function to be able to measure and specify its actual contribution to achieving organisational change and success. This is a capstone subject in HRM and it is recommended students complete it at the end of their course.

Syllabus

Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) in context – Strategic HRM and the rationale for its development and useBasic concepts of strategic managementStrategic contributions of HRMHRM Strategies, systems and processes – Human resource planningWork design challenges and the global environmentStaffing and retentionImpact of AI on jobsWorkplace negotiation processReward managementManaging workplace health … For more content click the Read More button below.

Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) in context – Strategic HRM and the rationale for its development and use
Basic concepts of strategic management
Strategic contributions of HRM
HRM Strategies, systems and processes – Human resource planning
Work design challenges and the global environment
Staffing and retention
Impact of AI on jobs
Workplace negotiation process
Reward management
Managing workplace health and safety
HRM, towards the future - Effectiveness of HRM – Evaluating future directions

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to evaluate the differing strategic contributions of particular HR disciplines

be able to analyse organisational and human resource strategies, and perform a strategic gap analysis

be able to measure and quantify the contribution of HR activity at an organisational level

be able to align HR activities with overall organisational strategy by developing, planning and applying contextualised strategic solutions to specific organisational human resource challenges

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed students have completed HRM210, HRM201, HRM310, and HRM320.

Enrolment restrictions

Available to undergraduate students only.