Course code MHRM 61302

Title Strategic HRM

Status Compulsory

Learning outcomes On completion of this course unit, students should be able to;

(a) gain an understanding of key concepts in Strategic Human Resources Management (SHRM), (b) to create a strategic fit between HR strategies and the business strategies, (c) understand the global view of internationalization of Human Resource Management, (d) develop the competency on IHRM issues in international settings

Contents Basic Concepts in Strategy and Strategic Management, Types of Strategic Planning; Human Resources Strategy and Business Strategy: Strategic HRM Models, HR Manager’s Strategic Role, and HR Scorecard in Strategic HRM Implementing HR Strategies: Emerging Trends and Concepts in SHRM, Quality management and Knowledge management as an strategic approach

Methodology Lectures, Discussions, Presentations, Case Studies and Tutorials

Assessment End semester examination - 60%, Assignments – 40%

Recommended Reading

1. Charles R. Greer, (2001), Strategic Human Resources Management: A General Management Approach, 2^nd edition, Pearson Education Inc, Delhi, India.

2. Bratton John, Gold Jeffrey, (2003), Human Resources Management Theory and Practice, Palgrave Macmillan, New York, USA.

3. Dowling R, Welch D E, and Schuler R, (1999).International Human Resource Management

4. Opatha, H. H. D. N. P. (2009). Human Resource Management 1^st edition.

5.  Research and practice in human resource management, http://rphrm.curtin.edu.au/2006/issue2/strategic.html

6. Stephen P. J. , Shortland, Susan M.,(2006)Strategic International Human Resource Management: Choices and Consequence in Multinational People Management ,2nd Ed.,Kogan Page, New Delhi, India

7. Amstong M.,(2004)Strategic Human Resource Management  A Guide to Action, Kogan Page Ltd., UK