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The objective of this course is to introduce students
to the academic literature in the field of human
resource management (HRM). The course covers
various topics including the historical development
of HRM as a scientific field, job analysis, staffing,
performance appraisal, compensation, training and
development, employee stress and health, employment
and industrial relations. Current issues such as the
scientist-practitioner gap, strategic HRM and
high commitment workplaces are also discussed.
The course is designed as three modules.
The first module takes a broad view and examines
models and research of HR functions and their
relationship with organizational strategy and
performance. The second module critically reviews
reviews the research on specific HR functions.
The third and final module of the course deals
with research on employee well-being and
industrial relations.
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