Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice
Explore the development and provision of HR management and consider the skills needed to be an effective HR professional.
Duration
4 weeksWeekly study
14 hours
Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice
Reflect on the changes observed within the HRM role of an organisation
On this course, you’ll address the issues related to HR management that have been influenced by changes in organisations and the wider environment. Globalisation, new technologies and recession have all made, and continue to make, their mark on human resources.
You will consider important variations in different parts of the world and between different sectors of employment. You will explore how the expectations of HR function are influenced by national and cultural contexts and legal and societal developments.
What topics will you cover?
- From personnel management to HR management
- The HRM approach
- The changing HR function
- Which HR competencies make a difference?
- Line managers and HRM
- Demonstrating the value of HRM
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explore the diverse and changing ways in which the management of people and of work has been approached
- Evaluate research which has contributed to thinking about human resource management and human resource development
- Explore the diverse ways in which the range of HR services may be delivered in the workplace and across organisations
- Evaluate the skills which HR specialists need in order to make an effective contribution
- Compare the people-management activities provided by line managers and by HR specialists
- Assess how HR specialists can demonstrate their value in the workplace
Who is the course for?
This course is for everyone who would like to develop a career in HR management or an academic career in the field of HR management.
What software or tools do you need?
You will need to be able to install and run additional software on a desktop or laptop computer with either Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.7 or higher. The screen of the device must have a resolution of at least 1024 pixels horizontally and 768 pixels vertically.
You will also need a microphone and speakers/headphones to participate in online discussions.
Who will you learn with?
Charles is a Lecturer in Management (Open University). He has extensive experience in teaching on topics related to Organisation Studies. He completed his PHD at the University of Leicester.
Who developed the course?
The Open University
As the UK’s largest university, The Open University (OU) supports thousands of students to achieve their goals and ambitions via supported distance learning, helping to fit learning around professional and personal life commitments.
Established
1969Location
Milton Keynes, UKWorld ranking
Top 510Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
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