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The GHRM 5113 course on Strategic Human Resource Management introduces students to the strategic integration of HR management with business strategy, emphasizing employee engagement and high-performance HR systems. It covers key themes such as the strategic role of HR, aligning HR practices with performance, and the importance of employee involvement. Assessment includes continuous assignments, a midterm exam, and a final examination, with specific guidelines for submissions and academic integrity.

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Week 1 Strategic Human Resource Management (1)

The GHRM 5113 course on Strategic Human Resource Management introduces students to the strategic integration of HR management with business strategy, emphasizing employee engagement and high-performance HR systems. It covers key themes such as the strategic role of HR, aligning HR practices with performance, and the importance of employee involvement. Assessment includes continuous assignments, a midterm exam, and a final examination, with specific guidelines for submissions and academic integrity.

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Strategic Human

Resource Management
GHRM5113
GHRM 5113: Strategic Human Resource
Management
• This course is meant to introduce the students to the strategic perspectives, issues and challenges of human resource management. It will essentially follow an integrative approach,
which will link human resources management with the overall business strategy in organisations so that they are consistent.
• The “strategic” aspects are emphasised in order to get organization-wide understanding and support for the approach. The integrated approach in planning and implementation are
communicated through effective communication channels.
• Functions of the different HR functions are explained, but the involvement and participation of the operating divisions in an organization (within the perspective of the “strategic
HRM”) are also spelt out.
• This course focuses on the nature of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Employee Engagement in organisations.
• The course provides a research-focused/ evidence-based appraisal of the topic according to the following key themes:
• (1) the strategic role of HR in the organisation;

• (2) the role of the HR function/ HR professional in strategic HRM;

• (3) designing and aligning HR systems for high performance;

• (4) linking HR practices to performance;

• (5) the role of employees who are at the ‘receiving end’ of these HR practices;

• (6) a critical overview of SHRM research.

• The course examines the nature of HR strategies, systems and practices and the theories underpinning the creation of HR systems that may lead to high performance. It also
evaluates the strategic importance of the HR practices that comprise these systems in engaging employees.
Learning Outcome
• Describe human resource management from a systemic strategic perspective. (P1, PLO3)
• Describe the field of "human resource management" and understand its relevance to managers
and employees in work organizations. (A1, PLO4)
• Identify business challenges involving human resource systems. (A4, PLO8)

• P1 = Perception PLO3 Practical skills


• A1 = Receiving PLO4 Interpersonal skills
• A4 = Organizing PLO8 Leadership, autonomy and responsibility
Book / Reading Materials
• Armstrong, M. (2020). Armstrong's Handbook of Strategic Human Resource Management:
Improve Business Performance Through Strategic People Management. Kogan Page
Publishers.
• Gupta, A. D. (2020). Strategic Human Resource Management: Formulating and
Implementing HR Strategies for a Competitive Advantage. CRC Press.
• Sharma, S. (2020). Book review: Radha R. Sharma (Ed.), Human Resource Management
for Organizational Sustainability.
Course Assessment
• Continuous Assessment
• Assignment 50%
• Midterm Exam 20%
• Final Assessment
• Final Examination 30%
Assignments and Presentation (50%)
• The assignments to be completed as
• Individual assignment (Assignment 1: 20%, Assignment #2:20% and also,
• Group assignment (Assignment #3:10% with presentation).
• Each group is required to present their findings for discussion among
students during class.
• The date of the presentation will be determined at a later stage and
the written assignments must be submitted online on the specified
date.
Assignments and Presentation (50%)
• If the students encounter any problem (with a concrete reason) to submit assignments on the specific date, they
are required to inform the lecturer well in advance at least 24 hours before the specified date and time. Otherwise,
their marks on the assignment will be zero.
• For any assignment given, the format of the paper should be as follows:
• A cover page with your details – Name, Student ID and the name of the lecturer.
• Font – Font Style: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12, Line Spacing: 2.0 and Paragraph: Justify
• APA format quotes for both in-text citation and reference list.
• Include a reference page for every assignment submitted.
• Students should not copy from one another/copy from textbooks or the Internet in doing their assigned work.
Students who are caught doing so will be penalized and the assignment rejected.
• Plagiarism is a serious offence.
Assignments 1 (20%)
Question 1: Individual Assignment 20%

• Thousands of workers in Malaysia have lost their jobs due to downsizing. At the same time,
many organisations are complaining that they cannot find people to fill up the vacancies. Do
you agree or disagree with this statement, give reasons to support your opinion.
• Deadline week 3 (24 May 2025)

• 5 – 8 pages
Assignments 2 (20%)
Question 2: Individual Assignment 20%

• A blue ocean strategy is a business framework that aims to create new demand and market
space by simultaneously pursuing differentiation and low cost. Describe how the human
resources strategies can support organisational in blue ocean strategy.
• Deadline: Week 4 (31 May 2025)

• 5 – 8 pages
Assignments 3 (10%)
Question 3: Group Assignment and Presentation 10%

• Elaborate the recruitment and selection processes in any of the Malaysian private limited
company that you know.
• Deadline: Week 5 (7 June 2025)

• 5 – 8 pages
Mid Term Test (20%)

• Each student is required to sit for the mid-term test which includes multiple-choice
questions, structured type of questions, and/or discussion type of questions. The test must
be taken on the specified date. If the students encounter any problem to take the tests on
the specific date, they are required to inform the lecturer within 24 hours after the specified
date and time. Otherwise, their right to take the tests is forfeited.
• Date: TBA
Final Assessment
• The final assessment is comprehensive will covering topics that have been taught in class,
online uploads of learning materials, as well as students’ initiatives in understanding the
topics from other sources (books, media). Students will be examined on their level of
understanding and knowledge acquired in this course. The format of the examinations will
include an essay and/or discussion type of questions.
• Date: TBA

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