Faculty of Business

Course Outline

Program: Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Course Title (Code): Human Resource Policy and Strategy HRM-6401
Credit Hours: Three
Semester: Spring 2017
Prerequisite(s): Human Resource Management
Location(s): Dhaka

Office location: House 54, Road 4/A, Dhanmondi

Cell: 01199050482 Office phone: 9667237-40 Ex.310
E-mail address: mkamal_nub@yahoo.com Office hours: 10.00 – 14.00
Course website address: www.nub.ac.bd Consultation hours: on 5.00-6.30 or by
appointment

Course Objectives and Outcomes:

To support and help the students so that they are able to:
 Acquire knowledge and understanding about human resource policy strategy
formulation concepts, theories and practices.
 Critically analyze and review the theories and concepts in the context of its
practical applications.
 Support organizations in improving human resource practices by providing more
pragmatic and innovative ideas.

Text(s):
Nankervis, Alan, Compton, Robert & Baird Marian “Strategic Human Resource
Management”, Thomson, Victoria, 2002
Greer, Charles R. “Strategic Human Resource Management”, Pearson Foundation Asia,
Addison Wesley Longman, Delhi, 2001
References:
McBey, Kenneth J. and Belcourt, Monica “Strategic Human Resource Planning” Thomson,
Nelson Toronto, 2004
Ivancevich, John M. and Hoon, Lee Soo, “Human Resource Management in Asia,”
McGraw Hill, Singapore, 2002.
Teaching Methodology:
 Case studies will be the main method of teaching. Other supporting methods of teaching
e.g. lecture, simulation exercise may be used as and when necessary. Use of visual aids,
like OHP and multimedia, are expected to be used by the student for their presentations.
 The techniques of experiential learning like group discussions, classroom exercises, role
play etc. may be used to increase participation.
 Case studies will be used extensively to help the students to solve real-life problems and
develop insights into applied organization approaches.

Course Assignments:

This course has been designed in a way so that the students can get a clear insight about
Strategic Human resource management concepts, theories and practices. For developing this
insight we learn fundamentals of human resource management, with the ever changing work
environment. Learning however means preparing oneself so that s/he can perform successfully in
the practical world. For the purpose along with the class lectures students will get assignments
and exercises from the course teacher.

Class Schedule:

Lec. Topics Descriptions Reference

No.
1 Strategic Management & HR Understanding the relationships Nankervis
Strategic Management between strategic human resource Chapter-2
management and business strategies
2 Perspective of Strategic Human Protecting Jobs Case study
Resource Nankervis
Page 72
3 Organization associated human Company A Case study Case study 2.1
resource strategies Company B Nankervis Chapter2
Company C page 74
4 The best HR practice Experts' guide for Bangladesh The daily Star
June 20, 2011

5 Mastering Management Rebuilding Culture through The Daily Star

transformation March 10,2011
6 MID TERM EXAMINATION

7 Job requirement Job requirement in a changing Nankervis

workplace, dynamic nature of jobs, Chapter-6
strategic model for job requirement, job Page203-230
design
8 Job design McHugh Company Case study NankervisChap.-6
Case study Case study Pg.236
9 Human Resource an investment Case study from Bangladesh Corporate Performance
Case study Assessment
Page 25-34
10 HRM strategy practices in Rahimafrooz's vision for 2015 The Daily Star
Bangladesh September 12,2011
11 Human Resource Disaster Tajreen Garment Tragedy Report ‘’ Tajreen
Germent Tragedy.

12 Strategy implementation Efficient utilization of workforce, City University

Case study dealing with selection, reward, training
and development, performance
Case study
13 Current event Invest in human resources: analysts The Daily Star
Problem analysis February 2,2014
14 FINALTERM EXAMINATION FINALTERM EXAMINATION

Course Policies:

 Attendance: Attendance in class is mandatory. One mark will be deducted for each absent in the
class. Students remain absent for more than three classes will not be allowed to sit in the
examination.
 Text Book: Students are required to have the textbook(s) by the first week of the semester and have
to bring the book in the class. Cases and problems from the real life will be extensively used in the
class room. Details of which will be discussed in the class in advance.
 Course Content: Instructor reserves the right to make necessary changes in the course content
depending n the progress of the class.
 Case study: the course is heavily dependent on case studies. Each student should be ready to make
case presentation for the day. They should submit a hard copy of the case analysis and should have a
soft copy for the presentation and discussion in the class room.
 Class Makeup: In case of unavoidable circumstances should a course meeting, lecture or exam,
needs to be cancelled; students may be offered a make up class. All makeup classes will be held as
per the rescheduling suggested by the course teacher.
 Academic Honesty: Any academic misconduct will be dealt according to the provisions of the
students’ code of conduct.
 Consultation Hour: Students are most welcome to make appointment at the time convenient to both
the teacher & students.

Grading Scheme:

Continuous Assessment………………………………………………….
Class attendance 05
Case study assignment 15
Case presentation 10
Mid-term Examination………………………………………………………30
Semester Final Examination………………………………………………40

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Total: 100

Grade Assignment:
Letter grades will be assigned based on performance in the course. General rules of NUB are as follows:

Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade point

80% and above A+ plus 4.00
75 -79 A regular 3.75
70-74 A- minus 3.5
65-69 B+ plus 3.25
60-64 B regular 3.00
55-59 B- minus 2.75
50-54 C+ plus 2.50
45-49 C regular 2.25
40-44 D 2.00
Less than 40% F 0.00