UNIT 3: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Introduction

This learning module elaborates the nature and principles guiding the progressive management of human resources. It seeks to analyze the generic people management functions such as human resource planning, staffing (recruitment, selection, orientation), performance and productivity, staff development, motivation, management of reward and staff maintenance (industrial relations, career and quality of work life).

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module component, students should be able:

1. Design HRM plans for organizations
2. Design and implement efficient and effective recruitment, selection and orientation process
3. Design/develop the following tools: performance appraisal, interview and assessment, inventories for required staff
4. Develop staff development and training scheme

Resources

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