GC UNIVERSITY, FAISALABAD

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Lyallpur Business School

Course Specifications

Human Resource Management

BIM-507

Fall 2018

http://www.gcuf.edu.pk/
 COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Information

Course Title: Human Resource Management

Course Code: BIM-507

Course credits/week: Theory: 03 Lab: Nil Total: 03

Pre-requisite(s):

Co-requisite(s):

Program(s) on which the course is given: BBA-IM 5th Semester (Morning & Evening
)

Is the course major or minor element of the program: Major: Minor:

Department offering the program: Industrial Management

Department offering the course: Industrial Management

Academic year/level: Fall 2018

Revision #:

Last revised on (date):

Overall Aims of the Course

Course Description:
This course is basically designed to provide students the basic understanding of key
HRM functions, which include HR planning, recruitment & selection, compensation,
performance evaluation, and training & development. Since human resource provides a
competitive advantage that ultimately has a vital role in success and effectiveness of any
organization, this course emphasizes on the understanding of the basic concepts of
managing human resource and their applications in today‟s organizations. The course is
designed to help the students understand if western human resource management
theories and practices have any relevance to the local settings. The course will also
discuss the Islamic perspective of managing human resource. It will shed light on the
basic tenets of human resource management given by Qura‟n and Sunnah. The students
will also be encouraged to compare and contrast the human resource practices
suggested in their text books and the practices critical for achieving success from
indigenous perspective.
.
Course Goals:
Indented Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the activities and decisions that inform the
employment relationship and management including recruitment, selection, training,
health and safety, employment laws, motivation, and productivity of employees.

2. Understand the relevance of the HRM theories and practices, developed in Western
settings, in indigenous cultures.

3. Develop and design different forms and memos for recruitment, selection, TNA and
performance appraisal of employees.

4. Understand the Islamic perspective of managing human resource.

5. Demonstrate and assess leadership in a professional context, by selecting and

appraising appropriate styles for situations, and contributing and discussing relevant
expertise, liasing with and assessing professional colleagues, and managing and
evaluating a supporting team.

6. Identify and discuss ethical implications of situations and decisions, and develop
appropriate professional stances.

7. Participate in selection of personnel using psychometric assessment techniques.

8. Conduct internal research on HR-related problems at work, and communicate results

effectively to colleagues and peers.

9. Understand the difference between HRM theories, their relevance and application
from indigenous context.
Class Format:

Strategic management is a mainly a classroom-based course. Our weekly class

Instructions and discussions will follow this format:

Weekly Course Objectives

Week Module In This Chapter, We Will Address the Following
Questions.

 Introduction of the course

Chapter – 1: HRM  Why HRM is important to organization
in changing  How technology effect HRM
1-2 Environment  Work Life Balance
(Page 03 – 27)  Work force Diversity.
TEXT BOOK  Case study on Work Life Balance

Chapter – 2:  Why HRM important to all manager, Line and staff

3 Introduction to aspect of HRM, HR manager’s duties.
HR Function  The HRM functions
(Page 28 – 43)  How External environment influences affect HRM
TEXT BOOK  Structure of the HR Department

 HR planning,
 Job analysis & Succession planning and replacement
chart,
Chapter – 5:  Purpose of job analysis
Effective Job
 Job analysis method
4-5 analysis
(Page 118 – 139)  How to design Job description in organization
TEXT BOOK  multifaceted nature of job analysis
 Flexible work schedule

Chapter – 6: Recruitment,
Employee  Recruitment factor that affect recruiting efforts
Recruitment  constraint on Recruiting efforts,
(Page 117 – 136)  Recruiting sources.
6-7 TEXT BOOK  The Selection process
Chapter – 7:  Reliability
Selecting  validity
Employees  content validity
(Page 163 – 1)  construct validity
TEXT BOOK  criterion related validity
 Chapter – 8:  Employees socialization
Training and  Training and development (method),
Developing  The purpose of new employee’s orientation,
8
Employees  OD and methods
(Page 193 – 213)  Evaluating training and development effectiveness
TEXT BOOK  international T & D issues
 Managing organizational change and Development

MID TERM

 Introduction
Chapter – 9:  What is Career
Career  Career Development: Value for the individual,
10-11 Development Mentoring and coaching
(Page 221 - 237)  Traditional Career Stages
TEXT BOOK  Career choices and preferences
 Tips for how to building your career
 Performance Management System
Chapter – 10:  Difficulties in performance management system
Performance  The appraisal process
12 -13 Management  Appraisal methods
(Page 243– 272)  Factor that can distort Appraisal.
TEXT BOOK  Creating more effective performance management
system
 Introduction
 Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Rewards
 Financial versus non financial rewards
Chapter – 11:
 performance based versus membership based rewards
Compensation
14 - 15  Job Evaluation and the pay Structure
(Page 276–296 )
 special cases of compensation
TEXT BOOK
 Internal compensation
 Executive compensation programs

 Introduction
Chapter – 12:  legally required benefits
Employee Benefits social security, unemployment compensation, workers
16
(Page 302 - 321) compensation , Family and medical leave act
TEXT BOOK  Voluntary Benefits
 Retirement benefits
17 Chapter – 16:  What is OSH act
Health and safety
  Work place violence
 indoor air quality
(Page 332 – 354)  smoke free environment
TEXT BOOK  stress , Common causes of stress
 how to reduce stress

Required Learning Resources

Text Book : HRM by David .A.Decenzo and Stephen.P.Robbins.

(Title, Author, Edition ) Eleventh Edition

Reference Book(s): HRM by Gray Dessler

(Title, Author, Edition, Publisher)

Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning

-White Board

-Multimedia

Assignments Schedule& Quiz

No. Week Assigned Week Due QUIZ TESTS
Three surprise quiz tests will be conducted
1 3 4
during the semester, best of two will be
2 6 7 counted for final grade. There will be no
3 11 12 makeup of these tests.
4 14 15
Examination / Weighting of Assessments& Quizzes
Quizzes + Assignments + Class Participation + Projects 20 %
Mid-semester examination 30 %
End-semester examination 50 %
Grading Criteria

Letter Grade Percentage Marks

A 80 -100 EXCELLENT

B 65-79.99 GOOD

C 50-64.99 SATISFACTORY

D 40-49.99 PASS

Dress Code:
Formal business attire only (Dress Trouser, Shirt, Tie, Dress Shoes)Jeans,Joggersand
Flip-flop STRICTLYNOT ALLOWED.
Not sure what this dress code means? Read When Job-Hunting: Dress for Success.

Instructor Responsibilities:
In keeping with the format of this class, I see myself as your immediate supervisor. In that
sense, I plan to mentor each of you so that you learn how tomake the best decisions
possible, to understand and apply key marketing concepts, and to prepare you to become
productive employees upon graduation. I will do my best to help each of you grow into the
best marketer you choose to become. Thus, besides class time -- where I will often put you
on the spot -- I expect there will be many times we will communicate outside of class, and I
will do my best to help you in a timely fashion.

Student Responsibilities:
You are expected to arrive to class on time, professionally dressed, and prepared for
the day. You should be fully prepared to discuss and debate the course material
assigned for that date. You are expected to participate at all levels and offer objective
praise and criticism of your classmates’ analyses and conclusions.
Class Participation and Individual Conduct

You should make every effort to attend each class meeting. In addition, it is important
that you prepare for each class by reading the relevant book chapters before the class
session in which it will be discussed. You will also be expected to participate in class
discussion and complete in‐class exercises that will be based on these reading
assignments. Your participation grade will be based on contribution and attendances
(be punctual, attend classes, come prepared by doing the readings, show initiative in
the discussion). Note that students who only “show up” should not expect even an
average score. You must be present in class in order to receive credit for in‐class
exercises, quizzes, participation, etc.
Eating, sleeping, reading, texting, listening to or working on unrelated materials,
sidebar conversations, or “multi‐tasking” using a computer or other electronic device is
not permitted. Laptops (and similar devices) may be used in class for course related
activities such as taking notes. Students may bring drinks such as water.

General Expectations & Classroom Etiquettes.

In terms of performance in this class, I have very high expectations and anticipate
outstanding work from each of you. I hope for a very positive experience for us all.
Keep in mind that if you do not deliver outstanding work then you will be graded to
reflect this. I ask that you contact me directly and immediately if you ever have any
questions or concerns regarding the class, any particular assignments, or your grade(s).
I am always willing to help.
I do ask that all students be respectful and courteous to other class members as well as
the professor. This includes turning off cell phones and other electronic devices before
class begins and arriving to class on time, as walking in late is disruptive to other
classmates and the professor. Those who walk in late will likely not receive attendance
credit for that day.

Contact Details:
Miss Ayesha Sohail Lecturer
Department of Industrial Management,
Faculty of Economics And Management
sciences
GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Office Hours Monday & Tuesday 08:30 to 01:30 PM
Phone(office): 041-9239330 E-Mail: saddiqua@gmail.com
Course Specifications Developed By: Reviewed By (Chairperson):
Ayesha Sohail Dr. Muhammad Abrar
Date: 17-8-2017 Date: