Strategic Human Resource Management

(3-4 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The main objective of this course is to present and discuss the main issues facing today's People Management and to reflect on trends and future contexts which may affect this field. These will allow a better understanding of the human side of operations of small, medium and large organizations, always considering the ethical elements involved in People Management. HK - Hong Kong, China (CUHK) Whether you are working for a Fortune 100 company, a dot-com startup, or something in between, it has become increasingly clear that "the people make the place". We'll learn how organizations acquire, develop, and maintain high-performing employees. We'll examine HR systems from a managerial point of view to help you become informed consumers of practices that affect the quality of life in an organization. This should help you manage your own career and provide useful skills as you progress beyond your initial job placement.