EDM8101 Human Resource Management in Educational Institutions

This course aims at developing a thorough understanding of the nature and role of Human Resources as one of the key resources in a educational institution in relation to performance through addressing both theoretical and practical issues within strategic and integrated framework in educational institutions

Course objectives 
The aim of this course is to enable students to

• Contribute to performance management and organizational effectiveness 
• Develop effective written and oral communication skills
• Develop employability skills for the general education participants 
• Effectively manage and plan key human resource functions within education sector 
• Examine current issues, trends, practices, and processes in human resources management  solve human resource challenges 

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the unit, students should be able to

• Analyze the internal and external functioning and relationships within education institutions
• Examine the main approaches and theories in management humans and the relationships between HR strategies and performance
• Enalyze the relationship between strategic initiatives and organizational performance
• Discuss issues involved in operationalizing HR strategies, and show awareness of ‘best practice’ considerations in effective implementation
• Critically appraise of strategic HRM, the different interpretations of HRM and the implications for organizations, and the management of people in practice