HANDBOOK - Wellington Institute of Technology

Topic(s) or summary of content:Strategic IssuesInternational influencesManagement and leadership developmentWelfareOrganisation environmentsSHRM and business successTopic 1:PrinciplesLearning Outcome(s):Comprehend the principles of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)Assessment criteria:1.1 Explore the evolution of the personnel, HRM and SHRM fields as a function oftheir environmental context1.2 Demonstrate a depth of understanding of SHRM that allows correct interpretationand extrapolation of ideas to suit different situationsTopic 2:SHRM and the businessLearning Outcome(s):Demonstrate comprehension of various theories, approaches and perspectives onthe human resource management field as a means of evaluating its relevance andcontribution to organisational activitiesAssessment criteria:2.1 Assess the SHRM environment of an organisation, both internal and external2.2 Compare and contrast industrial relations and employment relations and theimplications for organisations2.3 Assess the value and limitations of comparative HRM in an international context2.4 Investigate issues in conducting HR research and evaluate researchmethodologies employed in researching the HRM field.Topic 3:Strategic AlignmentLearning Outcome(s):Understand the development of HR strategy, programmes and policies in conjunctionwith corporate level strategy.Assessment criteria:3.1 Assess the impact and interrelationship of corporate and HRM strategy3.2 Critically evaluate the ability of SHRM to be a source of competitive advantage3.3 Develop HR strategy to achieve corporate and HR objectives