Introduction to Human Resources
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Subject Code:
HRM100
Subject Aim:
This subject aims to provide you with fundamental knowledge about Human Resource Management Practices such as strategy and its relationship to people management and processes. In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at ICMS seek to develop your generic skills in a range of areas. You will also develop skills in the following:
- Communication Skills
- Critical Analysis Skills
- Creative Thinking Skills
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand contemporary Human Resource Management (HRM) theories and concepts and apply them to the modern workplace.
- Define the role and objectives of HRM and its link to organisational objectives and success.
- Identify the phases of the Employee Life Cycle and how they contribute a competitive advantage to an organisation.
- Assess the challenges facing HRM to ensure that policies, procedures and activities are consistent with the principles of ethics, good corporate governance and sustainability.
Student Assessment:
Exams will take place in weeks 12 & 13. Please refer to the official Exam Timetable for further information.
Assessment 1 requires the student to design a workplace poster and a supporting fact sheet (1,000 words) explaining a key HRM topic.
Assessment 2 requires the student to write an individual 1,500 word report on the employee life cycle applied to their chosen company.
| No | Type | Weighting | Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Individual Assignment | 30.00% | 1,2,4 |
| 2 | Group Assignment | 30.00% | 1,3,4 |
| 3 | Final Exam | 40.00% | 1,2,3,4 |