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The management of the organisation�s people is now identified as the key variable determining whether a business succeeds or fails in the current competitive circumstances of the world economy. Human resource management (HRM) describes the range of strategies to achieve competitive advantage by matching the needs of the business to satisfy the customer with the reasonable aspirations and potential of the people employed in and by the business. As part of this process, businesses frequently restructure, review their managerial processes and redefine their value systems. The HR specialist potentially plays a key role in all the organisational initiatives necessary, both to decide potential directions of change and to implement chosen strategies.

For this course you will be required to purchase the textbook:
Human Resource Management (1998) 4th edition, Derek Torrington and Laura Hall. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall International.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials

Study Guide

Full Tutor and Admin support

Human Resource Strategy and Organisation
Introduction
Objectives
Development of Human Resource Management
Strategy and Human Resource Strategy
Strategic Aspects of Organisation
Structure and Culture
Summary
References
Further Reading
Question Paper 1

Management, Unions and Employees
Introduction
Objectives
Trade Unions in Today�s Business Environment
Strategic Aspects of Employee Involvement
Trade Union Recognition and Consultation
Health, Safety and Welfare
Summary
References
Further Reading
Question Paper 2

The Labour Market and Human Resource Planning
Introduction
Objectives
What is the Labour Market?
Labour Market Mechanics and Data
Strategic Aspects of Resourcing
Planning: Jobs and People
Summary
References
Further Reading
Question Paper 3

Contracts of Employment, Recruitment and Selection
Introduction
Objectives
Contracts of Employment
Recruitment
Selection Methods and Decisions
Selection Interviewing
Summary
Further Reading
Question Paper 4

Grievance, Discipline and Dismissal
Introduction
Objectives
Grievance and discipline
Obedience to authority
Discipline
Grievance
Rules and keeping them
Grievance procedure
Disciplinary Procedure
Grievance and disciplinary interviewing
Dismissal
Summary
References
Further reading
Question Paper 5

Reward
Introduction
Objectives
Pay
Pay and performance
Strategic aspects of pay
Job evaluation
Incentives, PRP and fringe benefits
Summary
References
Further reading
Question Paper 6