HRM701 Strategic Human Resources Management

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is designed to outlay fundamentals of strategic human resources management and its significance in attaining a competitive edge in an era of fierce competition. The course will define  the major functions of human resources management that will create competitive abilities and competencies. Topics include development, staffing, compensation, safety, employee relations and the viable role of human resources management in strategic planning. The course will pay special attention to the concepts of talent management and performance management and their importance in today’s highly successful organizations. Finally, given the increasing integration of technologies in today’s organizations, the course will also present an overview of Human Resources Information Systems and their importance for HRM success.