BA 776 - Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Semester Hours: 3
This course will investigate the links between business strategy, human resource management strategy and human resource practices. The potential contribution of different areas of HR (e.g., job design, staffing, compensation and total rewards, employee relations and international HRM) are investigated. Principles of knowledge management, human capital, social capital and organization change are studied. Global HRM and strategic compensation are also considered as are workforce adjustments, disaster preparation and recovery planning. Performance expectations of HR managers in the role of strategic business partner and the evolving design and responsibilities of the HR function are also reviewed.

Pre-requisites: BA 775 - Human Resources Management.