This course compares where HRM is now and where it needs to be in the future based upon needed competencies. There are many business trends that will influence the future of organizations. HRM must play a key role during those time of transition; students will learn to link successful tools and strategies to fulfilling that role. This course will address ways in which HRM can provide services that help the organization meet business objectives. Students will learn how to assess the state of an HR department as a major contributor to successful problem-solving and decision- making. Students will learn how to develop alignment among vision, strategy and values in the development of a paradigm that rejects the traditional approach to HR that many organizations have not yet escaped from. Students will build skills in strategy development, inclusive of key explosion points. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or equivalent.

( GMPF 5200 OR HRMP 5200 OR MGMT 4160 OR HRM 4160 OR HRM 5030 OR GMP 5030 )

Exit Competencies:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1) Build a perspective to convince executives that they should invest significantly in human assets.
2) Describe the challenges from an investment perspective for HR and how the challenges can be overcome.
3) Identify and define the processes of strategic management.
4) Assess how strategic HRM impacts the business results of a company or government agency.
5) Discuss the relationship between human resource planning and HRM strategy.
6) Develop an approach to designing work systems based upon efficiency and strategic choice.
7) Design a training program to ensure managers who are trained will make the correct choices.
8) Decide best approaches for recruiting and hiring.
9) Identify and assess the value of a corporate-wide performance management system.
10) Evaluate the long term value of money as an appropriate tool for motivating employees.
11) Compare/contrast the economic and non-economic costs of the aging workforce.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Strategic Human Resource Management - 2nd.Edition - 2005
Mello, Jefferey A.
Thomson Learning
ISBN: 0-324-29043-8



APA Manual
Effective October 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

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Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.