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and selfless devotion to duty, for it is not life that matters, but the courage,
fortitude and determination you bring to it.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah- Founder of Pakistan
True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand
about life, ourselves, and the world around us.
Socrates (BC 469-BC 399) Greek philosopher of Athens
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have
to say something.
Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.
There is no wisdom save in truth. Truth is everlasting, but our ideas about
truth are changeable. Only a little of the first fruits of wisdom, only a few
fragments of the boundless heights, breadths and depths of truth, have I been
able to gather.
Martin Luther (1483-1546) German priest and scholar
Bahria University
Credit Hours: 3
Teachers Name: Sarwat Bilal
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive account of critical issues in
human resource management (HRM), taking the reader from an
introductory level to a relatively sophisticated understanding of an
increasingly important business topic. The fundamentals of human
resource management (HRM) are introduced as a field of organizational
practice, which enhances both individual and organizational
performance. Foundations, concepts, key processes and positioning of
HRM within the broader category of strategic planning and
management are examined to understand the role of commonly used
HRM practices and activities in an organizational context.
The subject explores the issues and choices facing organizations in
relation to the effective development of people with a central focus on
the relationship between the development and effective utilization of
employees. The course aims to develop an understanding of the
significant human resource management programs and systems
utilized in today's organizations. It also approaches the HRM and its
various perspectives within a business context.
Learning Objectives
After studying this course the students should be able to:
various
approaches
to
Teaching-Learning
READING MATERIAL
GUEST SPEAKERS
HANDOUTS
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT EXERCISES
CASE STUDIES
VIDEOS
PROJECT REPORT/ Term Paper
Any other Teaching Tool
Key
Knowledge
o Define
o Enlist
o Mention/Identify
Comprehension
o Explain/Describe
o Demonstrate
o Differentiate
Application
o Analyze
o Apply/Exercise
Quality Participation
This class should be a common learning experience. Therefore, students
are expected to take ownership and initiative for the success of this
class. It is absolutely crucial that students arrive for each class fully
prepared to lead the discussion. They are also expected to be able to
demonstrate their understanding of the relevant administrative issues
and problems in the assigned readings. They must also do the assigned
reading prior to class. Just scanning the material is not enough and the
students are advised to read the material, think about it, take notes, and
so forth. If they miss a class, they will get zero participation
points for that day. On the other hand, attendance alone does
not entitle students to receive 100 per cent credit for in-class
participation. Thus, attendance is a necessary condition for
participation points, but not sufficient.
Group Project
Students are expected to give professional group presentations based
on the assigned cases as well as individual presentations.
A good presentation reflects group work. Therefore, students should not
just divide the work among their group members and then put individual
pieces together, they should make sure that their product reflect truly a
group effort and input. The presentation should be no longer than 15
3
minutes for the entire group. Each group member must participate in
the exercise. Following the group presentation, there will be a 10-minute
Q&A session. Students should make sure that they support their
presentation with creative arguments and applicable answers to the
questions. The syndicate groups will be formed at the beginning of the
semester.
The instructor may assign the groups articles/cases from various
business magazines, journals for class discussion during the semester.
The students will be responsible for getting a copy of the assigned
article/case from the library / copy shop and prepare for class discussion.
Assessment & Evaluation:
Quizzes
15%
Assignments
10%
Presentations/Projects
10%
Mid Term
25%
40%
Total:
100
NUMERICAL
EQUIVALENCE
4
87 - 100 %
B+
80 86 %
72 79 %
C+
66 71 %
60 - 65 %
50-59
BELOW 50%
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Weekly Course Plan:
Objectives
After studying the topic Introduction of Human Resource
Management, students should be able to:
1) Define HRM
2) Describe strategic importance of HRM
3) Explain what career opportunities are available in HR field
4) Discuss the role of HR managers
5) List the main objectives pursued by HRM units in organization
Brief history of HRM, Strategic
1st Hour
st
importance of HRM
1 Week
Introduction to
2nd Hour
Objectives of HRM functions
Human Resource
Management
Who performs HRM activities?
3rd Hour
Exercise + case study
After studying the topic Global Human Resource Management,
students should be able to:
1) Describe the drivers behind globalization in the early 21 st
century
2) Discuss the role that culture plays in determining the effective
use of human resource management practices in a global
organization
3) Identify critical HRM issues faced by multinational and global
organizations when they conduct business in the international
marketplace
2nd Week
Global Human
Resource
Management
1st Hour
2nd Hour
1st Hour
3rd Week
HRM Planning and nd
2 Hour
Alignment
HR information system
Exercise + case study/ presentation
After studying the topic Job Analysis and Design, students
should be able to:
1) Define the term job analysis, job description, and job
specification
2) Illustrate the uses that job analysis information can have in an
organizations HRM
3) Describe four methods used to collect job analysis information
4) List the five core job distinctions used in job enrichment
programs
5) Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the mechanistic and
motivational approaches to job design
6) Describe briefly how job descriptions are changing as the nature
of jobs has changed
Vocabulary and steps in job
1st Hour
analysis
4th Week
Who should conduct job
Job Analysis
analysis? Methods of data
2nd Hour
and Design
collection, Specific quantitative
techniques
Job descriptions and job designs
3rd Hour
Exercise + case study/
presentation
After studying the topic Recruitment, students should be able
to:
1) Discuss how to develop an effective recruiting program for an
organization
2) Describe the recruiting process: who does it, how recruiters do
it, and where they find recruits
3rd Hour
5th Week
Workshop on Team Building
6th Week
Recruitment
1st Hour
Diagnostic approach to
recruitment, external influences
2nd Hour
Methods of recruitment
3rd Hour
7th Week
Selection
1st Hour
2nd Hour
Selection process
2nd Hour
3rd Hour
Potential problems in
performance evaluation,
feedback interview
Exercise + case study/
presentation
2nd
Hour
3rd
Hour
Diagnostic approach to
compensation and its objectives
External and internal influences
on compensation, compensation
and motivation
Compensation decision
Exercise + case study/
presentation
Benefits
and
11th Week
Administering
Benefits
and
Services
1st
Hour
2nd
Hour
3rd
Hour
15th Week
Career Planning
and Development
1st
Hour
2nd
Hour
10
3
Hour
1st
Hour
2nd
Hour
3rd
Hour
rd
16th Week
Measuring Human
Resource Activities/
Project
Presentations
Statement of Assignments
Course Code/Title: Mgmt 2014 (Human Resource Management) Program:
Teachers Name
MBA
Week/Date of
Assignment
Date of Submission
Details of Assignment
3rd week
Assignment/ case study would be given to students
about the concepts which they would study in the
class.
Students
would
be
able
to
apply
the
Week/Date of
Assignment 2
6 week
Assignment
Date of Submission
Details of Assignment
6th week
Students would do internet research about an
th
Week/Date of
Assignment
Date of Submission
Details of Assignment
9th week
Assignment/ case study would be given to students
about the concepts which they would study in the
Week/Date of
Assignment
Date of Submission
Details of Assignment
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