Strategic Human Resource Management

Abstract

This subject emphasises the role of the human resource management professional in the strategy development and implementation process. A range of concepts, theories and models which aim to integrate the various functional areas of human resource management with business strategy will be examined. A variety of issues and challenges in … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject emphasises the role of the human resource management professional in the strategy development and implementation process. A range of concepts, theories and models which aim to integrate the various functional areas of human resource management with business strategy will be examined. A variety of issues and challenges in the development of a strategic approach to human resource management practice are explored.

Syllabus

Introduction to strategic and Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM)Theoretical foundations of SHRMStrategic HRM and HR ProfessionalApplying SHRM outside/inside versus inside/outsideStrategic recruitment and selectionRetaining quality staff through employee engagementPerformance managementThe Learning OrganisationCapability and Knowledge ManagementChange managementFuture directionCourse summary

Introduction to strategic and Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Theoretical foundations of SHRM
Strategic HRM and HR Professional
Applying SHRM outside/inside versus inside/outside
Strategic recruitment and selection
Retaining quality staff through employee engagement
Performance management
The Learning Organisation
Capability and Knowledge Management
Change management
Future direction
Course summary

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to explain the meaning of strategic human resource management and the role human resource managers should play in carrying out the strategic objectives of the organisation;

be able to analyse and evaluate an organisation's business strategy to produce informed, relevant and well-communicated business advice relating to the application of ethical and sustainable strategic human resource management;

be able to identify crucial stakeholders at all levels (internally and externally), make informed decisions, influence outcomes, and offer input into business strategy; and

be able to evaluate human resource management strategies to determine impact and outcomes on overall business short and long term strategies.

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed students will have completed HRM502 or similar content

Enrolment restrictions

Postgraduate students only.