Human Resources Management

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Syllabus

1 SEPT-DEC 2026 Lesson
2 JAN-APRIL 2026 Lesson
3 MAY-AUGUST 2026 Lesson
4 SEPT-DEC 2025 Lesson
5 Human Resources Management Lesson
6 1.1 Meaning and importance of HRM Topic
7 1.2 Scope of HRM Topic
8 1.3 Features of HRM Topic
9 1.4 Evolution of HRM Topic
10 1.5 Roles and responsibilities of HR practitioners Topic
11 1.6 Structure and functions of the HR department Topic
12 1.7 Personnel management versus human resource management Topic
13 1.8 Strategic human resource management: development of human resources strategy and human Resource business partnering Topic
14 1.9 The role of line Managers in Human Resource Management Topic
15 1.10 Basics of Employment Law Topic
16 2. Theories of Human Resource Management Lesson
17 2.1 Foundational theories of HRM Topic
18 2.1.1Organisational behaviour Topic
19 2.1.2 Motivation Topic
20 2.1.3 Ability, motivation and opportunity (AMO) Topic
21 2.1.4 Resource – based Topic
22 2.1.5 Institutional theory Topic
23 2.1.6 Human capital Topic
24 2.1.7 Agency Topic
25 2.1.8 Contigency Topic
26 2.2 Motivational Theories and practice of HRM Topic
27 2.2.1 Classical theories of motivation Topic
28 2.2.1.1 Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs Topic
29 2.2.1.2 Douglas McGregor – Theory X and Theory Y Topic
30 2.2.1.3 Fredrick Herzberg’s – Two factor theory Topic
31 2.3 Other motivational theories Topic
32 2.3.1 Vroom’s Expectancy theory Topic
33 2.3.2 Equity theory Topic
34 2.3.3 Goal theory Topic
35 2.3.4 Reinforcement theory Topic
36 2.3.5 McClelland’s theory of needs Topic
37 2.3.6 ERG theory of motivation Topic
38 2.4 Motivational in the work place Topic
39 2.4.1 Importance of motivation Topic
40 2.4.2 Team motivation Topic
41 2.4.3 Features of a good motivation system Topic
42 3. Employee Resourcing Lesson
43 3.1 Meaning of employee resourcing Topic
44 3.2 Human resource planning Topic
45 3.3 The labour market Topic
46 3.4 Job analysis Topic
47 3.5 Job design Topic
48 3.6 Recruitment Topic
49 3.7 Resourcing assessment tests Topic
50 3.8 Selection Topic
51 3.9 Placement and on boarding Topic
52 3.10 Employee engagement and retention Topic
53 4. Performance Management Lesson
54 4.1 Performance management Models Topic
55 4.2 The performance management process Topic
56 4.3 Techniques for appraising performance Topic
57 4.4 Strategies for performance management Topic
58 4.5 Characteristics of performance management Topic
59 4.6 The performance appraisal process Topic
60 4.7 Team performance evaluation Topic
61 4.8 Impact of performance management to human resources Topic
62 4.9 Challenges of performance management Topic
63 4.10 Performance contracting Topic
64 5. Reward Management Lesson
65 5.1 Meaning of reward management Topic
66 5.2 Characteristics of reward strategies Topic
67 5.3 Developing an effective reward strategy Topic
68 5.4 Market compensation rates analysis Topic
69 5.5 Pay structures and wage systems Topic
70 5.6 Performance related pay Topic
71 5.7 Non – financial rewards and benefits Topic
72 5.8 Salary administration policy Topic
73 5.9 Team rewards Topic
74 6 Training and Development Lesson
75 6.1 Objectives of training and development Topic
76 6.2 The learning organisation Topic
77 6.3 Types of training Topic
78 6.4 Training needs assessment Topic
79 6.5 Training design Topic
80 6.6 Implementing a training programme Topic
81 6.7 Evaluation of training and development Topic
82 6.8 Career management Topic
83 Knowledge management Topic
84 6.10 Talent management Topic
85 7. Human resources administration Lesson
86 7.1 Employment contracts Topic
87 7.2 Human resources records management Topic
88 7.3 Human resources management information systems Topic
89 7.4 Employee welfare services Topic
90 7.5 Health and safety policies and procedures Topic
91 7.6 Basics of payroll management Topic
92 7.7 Employee discipline Topic
93 8. Labour relations and employee bargaining Lesson
94 8.1 The labour movement Topic
95 8.2 Role of trade unions Topic
96 8.3 The collective bargaining process Topic
97 8.4 Negotiation Topic
98 8.5 Dealing with disputes and grievances Topic
99 8.6 Employee participation and empowerment Topic
100 9. Separation strategy Lesson
101 9.1 Forms of employee separation: Redundancies, dismissals and discharge, retirement, Resignation Topic
102 9.2 The separation process Topic
103 9.3 Terminal benefits Topic
104 9.4 Outplacement Topic
105 9.5 Legal provisions on employee separation Topic
106 9.6 Exit interviews Topic
107 9.7 Effects of employee separation Topic
108 10. Contemporary issues in human resource management Lesson
109 10.1 Succession planning Topic
110 10.2 Human resources innovation and technology Topic
111 10.3 Global HRM Topic
112 10.4 Managing equality and diversity Topic
113 10.5 Ethics in Human Resources Topic
114 10.6 Work life balance Topic
115 10.7 Virtual working Topic
116 10.8 Outsourcing Topic
117 10.9 Employee counselling Topic
118 11. Case studies in human resource management Lesson
119 12. Sample reading and reference material Lesson
120 12.1 Armstrong, M, & Taylor, s. (2020). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice ( 15th edition). New York: Koran Page Topic
121 12.2 Valentine, S. R., Meglich, P., Mathis, R., L., & Jackson, J.,H., (2019). Human Resource Management(16th edition), Australia; Cengage Topic
122 12.3 Dessler, G, (2016), Human Resource Managemnt (15th edition), Boston: Pearson Topic
123 12.4 Relevant legislation on employment , labour relations, occupational safety and health. Topic
124 12.5 Kasneb e-learning resources (link on the Kasneb website) Topic
125 12.6 Kasneb approved study packs. Topic