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MODULE/ COURSE/ Human Resource Management 1 (HRM1) NCQF Not Applicable

UNIT TITLE
LEVEL

Duration 3 hours Facilitator Format Virtual

Name

PURPOSE OF THE
MODULE
The purpose of Human Resource Management Module 1 is to enable participants from grant-aided pharmaceutical
and medical devices companies to understand the importance of Human Resources Management in running
successful enterprises as it ensures that HR professionals are equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills
needed to support and align the workforce with organizational goals. By doing so, businesses can create a high
performing, engaged, and satisfied workforce, leading to improved productivity and long-term success. This is
important because the Southern African Development Community (SADC), provides numerous opportunities for
grant-aided companies to establish or expand their businesses within their countries and beyond

MODULE
LEARNING
OUTCOMES LO1. Identify the primary functions of HRM within an organization.

LO2. Explain the importance of HRM in achieving organizational success and employee satisfaction.

LO3. Demonstrate competence in recruitment and selection.

LO4. Explain Employee Onboarding and engagement.

LO5. Demonstrate awareness of HRM legal and compliance policies

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LO6. Demonstrate Knowledge of performance Management systems

LO7.Identify emerging technological trends in Human Resource Management

ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIES
Group Presentations, Individual Assignments Oral tests, e- Portfolio.

Stage & Learning Outcome Task No. Description of Task Strategy Time

Overview Introduction; Participants & Facilitator : Learning procedure Facilitator 5”

Stage 1 Understanding Human Resource Management

LO1. Identify the primary functions of HRM 1 Facilitator to lead a brainstorming session on participants’’ Group work 10”
within an organization understanding of HRM

Responses should be captured.

In summary participants watch a 2 minute video

LO2. Explain the importance of HRM in 2 Small Group Discussion on the Contribution of HR to Participants 30”
achieving organizational success and organizational success and employee satisfaction
employee satisfaction.
a) What is the role of HRM?
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b) How does HRM influence organizational success?

c) How does HRM function influence employee
satisfaction in your organization?

Participants will share their responses to the key question with

fellow participants

LO3. Demonstrate awareness in 3 Large Group discussion: Participants 15”

recruitment and selection.
Participants share personal experiences on how they were
recruited.
30”
In small groups, participants view 2 short videos on
recruitment and selection and discuss the pros and cons of the
procedure. Participants to identify what could be done to
enhance the process.

Stage 2 Legal and Regulatory Policies

LO4. Demonstrate awareness of HRM legal 4 Individual

and compliance policies Assignment and
Individual Assignment: Class Discussion 10”

a) Identify the legal compliance and policies that govern

HRM in your country and company.
b) Identify any regional or international policies that 15”
influence HRM in your field.
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Stage 3 Onboarding, employee engagement and PMS

LO5. Explain Employee Onboarding and 5 Group discussion 30”

engagement.

LO6. Demonstrate Knowledge of

performance Management systems Facilitate answering the following key questions. Group
Discussion

a) What are the strategies that promote employee

engagement and retention in your organizations?
b) What are the health and well-being initiatives in your
organization?
c) What are the performance management systems used
in your organization? What are the pros and cons?

Stage 4 HR Technological trends

LO7.Identify emerging technological trends 6 Participants 30”

in Human Resource Management
Large Group Discussion

a) Identify HR software tools in your organization.

b) Role of ICT in HRM (pros and Cons
c) Volunteers to share their responses.

References

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