Formation/Cours

1. Answer the question ‘what is human resource management (HRM)?’; explain why knowing HRM concepts and techniques is important; be aware of trends in HRM and the role of (HR) strategy and the importance of managing HR globally
2. Explain the main techniques used in employment planning, recruitment and selection
4. Explain the purpose, methods and potential problems of performance appraisal
3. List and briefly explain the training process including the assessment of training needs and developing, implementing and evaluating a training program
5. List the basic factors determining pay rates; define and explain job evaluation; name and discuss different types of incentive schemes
6. Have greater understanding of the labor relations and how to separate and retain employees
7. Have greater awareness about topics related to ethics and corporate social responsibility such as the importance of diversity in the workplace, fairness and the ways in which HR management can influence ethical behaviour at work

This is an introductory course on human resource management (HRM). It explores several specific themes including HRM, Strategy and managing HR globally (sesssion 1); Employment planning, recruitment and selection (session 2); Performance Management and Appraisal (session 4); training and development (session 4); Pay structures and incentive pay (session 5); Labor relations, separating and retaining employees (session 6) and a wrap up (session 7)