PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

BHR 2103

Course Credit Units:

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

College:

College of Business and Management Sciences

School:

School of Business

Course Description & Objectives:

While people have always been central to organizations, they are now increasingly becoming a critical tool in building the organizations’ competitive advantage. This is an introductory course that covers the basic HR concepts, key functions, and strategies. It will look at the HR management functions/activities, emphasizing, ONLY basic principles, i.e. the definition, rationale and challenges of: HR Planning, Staffing, Performance Management, employee Development, Compensation and Benefits management, and Employee Relations and Discipline. Course Objectives:

To acquire the foundation knowledge, concerning the concepts and functions in HRM.
To prepare students for the subsequent in-depth and complex course matter in HRM
To enable understanding and appreciation of the basic theories, methods and role that HRM play in contemporary organizational success.
To critically reflect on theories, approaches and challenges of contemporary HRM.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion students should be able to:

Identify and describe principles and functions of HRM.
Understand and appreciate the role and function that HRM play in organisational success.
Understand and apply the basic theories, methods or techniques used by HR practitioners.
Know the basic skills and necessity for working with and through others to influence organizations.

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