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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MGT 320-1"
COURSE NAME: "Human Resources Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2026
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Carola Hieker
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: MGT 301; Recommended: MGT 310
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course provides an overview of the strategic human resource challenges in organizations. It provides a framework to understand the role of human resource strategies, activities, and programs in achieving competitive advantage, through the allocation and organization of human resources. To support this broad perspective, some of the most important external and internal challenges are discussed in four categories: environmental challenges, organizational challenges, individual challenges, and social challenges.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM), integrating perspectives from industrial relations, psychology, and organizational strategy. It explores key HR functions such as workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance management, and compensation. Students learn to apply HRM theories in practice and understand how legal, cultural, and environmental factors influence HR effectiveness. The course emphasizes strategic HRM and its role in enhancing organizational performance. Topics also include workplace conflict, diversity, and HRM can be key in the development of a coaching culture in business.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain core HRM concepts from the perspectives of industrial relations, psychology, and organizational strategy.
- Describe and differentiate key HR functions including workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance management, and compensation.
- Evaluate strategic HRM approaches and their contribution to organizational performance and competitiveness.
- Develop strategies for managing workplace conflict and fostering inclusive work environments.
- Assess the role of diversity in shaping HR policies and practices.
- Explore the integration of HRM and coaching to support the development of a coaching culture within organizations.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| An Introduction to Human Resource Management 6th edition 2025 | N. Wilton | Sage Publication | ISBN: 9781036203252 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Group Assignment/Case Study on a chosen HRM topic | | 35 |
| Group Presentation based on group assignment | | 20 |
| Individual Presentation plus written summary | | 35 |
| Class Participation | | 10 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Full Course Schedule:
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Week 1
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What is Human Resource Managements/
Trends in Human Resource Management
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Chapter 1: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
Deloitte.Global Human Capital Trends
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Week 2
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Strategy and Human Resource Management
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Chapter 4: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
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Week 3
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Workforce planning
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Chapter 4: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
Chapter 2, HRM,Carbery & Cross, 2024
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Week 4
8.02.2021
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Talent Management
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Chapter 12: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
Chapter 2, HRM,Carbery & Cross, 2024
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Week 5
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Recruitment and Selection
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Chapter 6: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
Chapter 2, HRM,Carbery & Cross, 2024
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Week 6
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Learning, Development and Training
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Chapter 9: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
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Week 7
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Preparation Group Presentation
Input Literature Research
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Knight, 2016: How to make a great first impression
Minto, The pyramid principle
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Week 8
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Group Presentation
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Week 9
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Performance Management
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Chapter 7: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
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Week 10
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Compensation, Benefit and Reward Management
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Chapter 8: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
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Week 11
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The Management of Workplace Conflict
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Chapter 13: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
Ury, W. and Fisher, R., 2014.Getting To Yes. New York: Penguin Books.
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Week 12
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Work and Wellbeing
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Chapter 14: An Introduction to HRM,, Nick Wilton 2025
Chapter 2, HRM,Carbery & Cross, 2024
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Week 13
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HRM and Diversity
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Chapter 5, HRM,Carberry & Cross, C.
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Week 14
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The role of HRM to create a coaching culture
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Whitmore, 2006: Coaching for Performance
Ibarra, 2019: Leader as a Coach
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