The distance learning Human Resources Management (Byte Size) course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible Human Resources Management (Byte Size) home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.
Once you have registered on the distance education Human Resources Management (Byte Size) course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.
Human resource management (HRM) is regarded by Porter (1985) in his Value Chain as one of the primary activities in an organisation. It is responsible for one of the key inputs of the transformation process and it is also involved in all other functions and activities as they all have a human element. HRM is concerned with all aspects of people management in organisations, from the initial contact through to termination of employment (and beyond in some cases). The management of people in organisations is becoming more widely recognised as a factor critical to organisational success (Storey, 1992, p. 46). The workforce can be regarded as an organisation's greatest asset and is crucial in achieving and sustaining competitive advantage.
In this course, we consider the background to and philosophy of HRM and will concentrate on some of the tasks carried out that can influence the effectiveness of people within the work environment.
After Participating in this course, you should be able to:
distinguish between the concepts of personnel management and HRM
explain how the function has developed and the influences upon it
outline the range of tasks carried out within people management
describe the factors which impact on manpower and human resource planning
outline recruitment and selection processes and methods
describe the stages in the training cycle
explain the role of assessment and appraisal
define appraisal methods and their usage
outline the main factors in employer/employee relations and the role of unions
identify the value of HRM procedures that are grounded in a legislative framework.
Course Syllabus
Introduction
Objectives
Section 1: Nature of Human Resource Management and its Function
Introduction
1.1 Historical aspects
1.2 HRM or personnel management?
1.3 The function
Summary
Section 2: Employee Resourcing
Introduction
2.1 What is human resource planning?
2.2 Recruitment and selection
Summary
Section 3: Employee Training and Development
Introduction
3.1 The training process
3.2 Staff assessment and appraisal
Summary
Section 4: Employee Relations
Introduction
4.1 Historical aspects
4.2 Procedures
4.3 Legislation and policies
Summary
Course Review Activity
Course Summary
References
Recommended Reading
Tutor-marked Question Paper
Qualifications
Qualification 1: Human Resources Management (Byte Size) Certificate
Human Resources Management (Byte Size) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
When you study through ElearnUK you can quickly access your course material online and submit all of your question papers to your tutor online, using your unique student account. You have access to all of your course material immediately, and when you submit question papers, your tutor sends you an email containing your results and feedback.
Fees
Cash Price
Deposit
Installments
No of Payments
£60.00
£0.00
£0.00
0
The total amount payable over the term's period, is
no more than the total cash price of the course. (APR
= 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly
team of administrators and course advisors who offer
sound and professional guidance and advice when you
need it. This ensures that you will never feel
neglected and that you will always succeed!
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete
the course is: 20 hrs.
Additional Information
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
