Organisations are facing a crisis in productivity and global business competition which is threatening their very existence in the market. Coupled with this challenge is the demand that organisations deliver an increased quality of work life to employees and comply with an intricate and complex set of laws, regulations and court decisions. This unit provides you with an introduction to human resource management (HRM), and to frameworks and models that explain the core functions of HRM such as planning, recruitment, development, reward and motivating employees. In this unit, you will examine how human resources functions, strategies, and practices help an organisation to perform efficiently and effectively, and assist organisations to achieve a sustained competitive advantage. You will also examine the role of HRM in diverse organisations and different cultural contexts to understand what constitutes ethical human resource management.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SBL/HRM Discipline

School of Business (SBL)/HRM DisciplineLevel Feedback

A comprehensive review of Assessments 1, 2, and 3 has been undertaken, and revisions are recommended to enhance their content and task descriptions, thereby mitigating the potential for future plagiarism cases. In alignment with this endeavour, Dr Amlan Haque and Dr Upamali Amarakoon have meticulously prepared forthcoming changes and valuable suggestions to improve these assessments further. These adjustments are poised to contribute significantly to the overall integrity and effectiveness of the assessment process, ensuring a more robust and enriching learning experience for all students.