INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute Department / Centre Programme Name of Course / Mode Course Code Name (s) of Academic staff / Instructor(s) Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Department of Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration Human Resource Management MGT 4320 Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurita Juhdi Asst. Prof. Dr. Norizah Supar

The course is expected to enhance the required knowledge & skills of students desiring for venturing into human resource Rationale for the management profession, as well to develop relevant people inclusion of the course / module in the programme management skills for effective performance in other professional fields. Semester and Year Every Semester Offered Status Level Proposed Start Date Batch of Student to be Affected University required course for BBA 3 (undergraduate) Semester II, 2011/2012 Intake of 2010/2011 onwards Face to Face Consultation Practical Lecture Others 53 Total Guided and Independent Learning

Total Student Learning Time (SLT)

39 Credit Value (hours) 3 (Three)

28

120

Pre-requisites (if any) Co-requisites (if any)

MGT 4110 None This course expects to provide students with the: 1- Understanding of the role of a HRM professional. 2- Knowledge of HRM theories, models and conceptual frameworks and their applications, which will help them to develop the required expertise for becoming effective HR professionals. 3- Necessary skills for responding to clients requests in HRM & other relevant professional fields. At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. Describe the basic functions of human resource management (HRM). 2. Prepare human resource planning and conduct simple job analysis. 3. Use HRM techniques such as performance appraisal, training need analysis, and compensation design. 4. Develop & apply relevant HRM policies & strategies in the global context. 1. Application of HR recruitment, selection, training & compensation models 2. Research skills developed through scanning of national & industry specific HRM professional practices. 3. Problem solving and analytical skills developed through applied project assignments.

Course Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills:

Type of Assessment Teaching-Learning / assessment strategy Lectures Assignments & Project work

Description Co-operative learning, case analysis discussions Complete assignments, project report, class presentations, quizzes, and final examination

Course Synopsis

All future managers need to understand HRM and people management issues. This course is designed to prepare students to deal with HR problems in all areas of business. It emphasizes on how to successfully design & implement HRM policies & programs. Students will be able to learn about the tools and techniques of employee recruitment, selection, training, compensation, performance appraisal, and other HR functions. Lecture, Case study analysis discussions

Mode of Delivery

LO 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3 Assessment Methods and Type/Course Assessment State weightage of each type of assessment. 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4

Method Case analysis & presentation Group assignment Quizzes (Quiz 1 and 2) Mid Term Final Examination Total

% 10 20 10 20 40 100

Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes Programme Outcomes

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Learning Outcome of the course

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Describe the basic functions of human resource management (HRM). Prepare human resource planning and conduct simple job analysis. Use HRM techniques such as performance appraisal training need analysis, and compensation design. Develop & apply relevant HRM policies & strategies in the global context

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Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic Weeks 1 Topics PART 1 Introduction to Human Resource Management What is Human Resource Management and why is it important The trends shaping Human Resource Management Important trends in Human Resource Management

Learning Task/Reading (author/page) Hours 6 Chapter 1

Equal Opportunity and the Law 2 Equal employment opportunity 1964-1991 Equal employment opportunity 1990-present Defense against discrimination allegations The Managers Role in Strategic Human Resource Management Why strategic planning is important to all managers Fundamental of management planning The strategic management process Strategic human resource management Building your own high-performance work system

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

PART 2: RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT 4 Job analysis The basics of job analysis Methods for collecting job analysis information Writing job descriptions Writing job specifications Job analysis in a worker-empowered world 7 Chapter 4

Personnel Planning and Recruiting The recruitment and selection process Planning and forecasting The need for effective recruiting Internal sources of candidates Outside sources of candidates Quiz 1 (chapter coverage: 1, 2, 3) Employee Testing and Selection Why careful selection is important Basic testing concepts Types of tests Work samples and simulations Background investigations and methods

Chapter 5

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Chapter 6

other

selection

Interviewing Candidates Basic types of interviews What errors can undermine an interviews usefulness? How to design and conduct an effective interview

11

Chapter 7

MID-TERM EXAMINATION (Chapter coverage: 1,2,3,4,5) 8 Mid Semester Break PART 3: TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 9 Training and Developing Employees Introduction to orienting and training employees Analyzing training needs and designing the program Implementing the programs 6 Chapter 8

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Implementing management development programs Managing organizational change program Evaluating the training report

Chapter 8

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Performance Management and Appraisal Basic concepts in performance management Techniques for appraising performance Dealing with performance appraisal problems The appraisal interview Performance management

Chapter 9

PART 4: COMPENSATION 12 Establishing strategic pay plans Basic factors in determining pay rates Establishing pay rates Pricing managerial and professional jobs Competency based pay Special topics in compensation Quiz 2 (chapter coverage: 6, 7, 8) 9 Chapter 11

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Benefits and Services The benefits picture today Pay for time not worked Insurance benefits Retirement benefits Personal services and family-friendly benefits Flexible benefits programs

Chapter 13

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PART 5: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Labor relations and Collective Bargaining The labor movement Unions and the law The union drive and election The collective bargaining process Grievances The union movement today and tomorrow

Chapter 15

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Managing Global Human Resources HR and the internationalization of business Staffing the global organization Training and maintaining expatriate employees How to implement a global HR system

Chapter 17

Required texts & references supporting the course

Required Text: Dessler, G. (2011): Human Resource Management (12th edition) New Jersey: Upper Saddle River: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Additional Readings: Junaidah Hashim (2006). Human Resource Management: Islamic Approach, Kuala Lumpur: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Maimunah Aminuddin (2008). Human Resource Management: Principles and Practices, Oxford University Press.

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Checked by:

Approved by:

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurita Juhdi Course Coordinator MGT 4320 Dept of Business Admin, KENMS

Emeritus Prof. Dr. Mohamed b. Sulaiman Head, Department of Business Administration KENMS

Prof. Dr. Khaliq Ahmad Dean KENMS

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At the end of the programme, students are able to: Demonstrate familiarity with established knowledge in the field of business management and awareness of current development therein. Use relevant skills learnt in business and management areas for professional and personal development. Cooperate with others and apply knowledge of business studies in a socially responsible manner for the progress of the nation and the ummah. Demonstrate commitment to ethics, autonomy and professionalism in the workplace and everyday life. Communicate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds with empathy, showing leadership qualities. Analyse issues and demonstrate skilfulness in planning, executing and evaluating strategies and action plans. Use the necessary learning skills in information management and apply effective strategies for lifelong selfimprovement. Apply basic managerial and entrepreneurial skills in relevant fields. Understand the different type of leadership styles and the demonstration of interpersonal skills when leading in a group situation

Knowledge Practical Skills Social skills and Responsibilities Value, Attitudes and Professionalism Communication, Problem Solving and Scientific Skills Information Management and Lifelong Learning Skills Managerial and Entrepreneurial Skills Leadership and Team Skills

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