325-402 Advanced Human Resource Management

Entry into the honours program.

The subject will examine the theoretical and practical application of the five basic functions of human resource management: planning and forecasting human resource requirements; recruitment and selection; appraisal, evaluation and employee motivation; designing and implementing employee training and development programs; improving quality of life and productivity programs, and improving the physical work environment; and managing effective working relationships. The relationships between these functions and strategic human resource management are addressed, as well as how these can be incorporated into business strategies.

A 3-hour end-of-semester examination (60%) and written assignments and seminar presentations totalling not more than 3000 words (40%).