Course overview
This course develops students advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of managing workforce capabilities strategically, including planning and data analytics, engagement and work design, diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI), recruitment and retention, learning and development, reward and performance management, health and safety, sustainability and social responsibility. This course explores how alignments between human resource management (HRM) functions and the organisations overarching strategic goals and objectives are achieved and delves into the best-fit approach to managing workforce capabilities. Students will explore how the present and future set of knowledge, skills and abilities of the workforce are essential to enable an organisation to adapt and succeed in dynamic business environments.
- Hr'S Role In Organisational Performance
- Suitable Hr Strategy & Practice
- Challenges For Hr Practice
Course learning outcomes
- Critically examine and analyse the evolution, practice and theoretical interpretations of Strategic HRM with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in problem solving exercises
- Identify and explain workforce capabilities in both formal study and practical application with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in problem solving exercises
- Analyse and apply recent innovations in strategic HRM theory and practice in relation to workforce capabilities with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in problem solving exercises
- Undertake an environmental and organisational assessment, and propose organisationally appropriate HR strategy and operational practices in relation to workforce capabilities, including a framework therefor, with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in problem solving exercises
- Understand the ethical and international dimensions of the practice of strategic HRM, and integrate this awareness into the practice of strategic HRM in relation to workforce capabilities, with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in problem solving exercises
- Demonstrate skills in problem solving, self-management, ethical awareness, written and oral communication, respecting cultural diversity, and applying global perspectives with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in problem solving exercises