The Management of Human Resources

Months 1-6: Portfolio evidence collection throughout learning
Months 6-9: Written assignments and case studies
Month 9: Observed practice assessments
Month 10: Professional discussion (final assessment)

Learning Objective

To enable the learner to articulate the historical evolution, purpose, and objectives of human resource management within a business context.
To enable the learner to differentiate between the key operational and strategic functions of human resource management.
To enable the learner to evaluate the relationship between business strategy and human resource management practices.
To enable the learner to analyse the impact of both internal and external factors on human resource management functions and decision-making.
To enable the learner to assess the influence of technological advancements on contemporary HRM practices.
To enable the learner to evaluate the effectiveness of modern HRM initiatives, such as flexible working, mental health support, and diversity training, in fostering sustainable people management.

Understand the purpose and objectives of human resource management.
Understand the functions of human resource management.
Understand how internal and external factors impact the human resource management function.
Understand modern development in human resource management function in a business.

This unit introduces learners to key human resource management principles and concepts to support sustainable people management.