Course Description: This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of Human Resource Management, focusing on the strategic role of HR in organizations. Students will explore various HR functions and their impact on organizational success.

Day 1: Introduction to HRM

• Definition and scope of HRM
• Historical development of HRM
• Role of HR in organizations
• HRM trends and challenges

Day 2: HR Planning and Recruitment

• Human resource planning
• Job analysis and job design
• Recruitment and selection strategies
• Diversity and inclusion in recruitment

Day 3: Employee Training and Development

• Training needs analysis
• Training methods and techniques
• Career development and succession planning
• Performance appraisal

Day 4: Compensation and Benefits

• Wage and salary administration
• Benefits and incentives
• Pay equity and fairness
• Legal and ethical issues in compensation

Day 5: Employee Relations

• Employee engagement and motivation
• Conflict resolution and grievance handling
• Labor relations and unions
• Workplace health and safety

Day 6: HRM in a Global Context

• International HRM
• Managing a diverse workforce
• Expatriate management
• Cross-cultural issues in HRM

Day 7: HR Strategy and Planning

• Strategic HR planning
• Aligning HR with organizational goals
• HR metrics and analytics
• HR technology and automation

Day 8: Emerging HR Trends

• Future of HR
• Artificial intelligence in HR
• Remote work and flexible arrangements
• HR and sustainability

Assessment:

• Midterm exam
• Group projects and presentations
• Case studies
• Final exam