POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

College of Business Administration

Department of Human Resource Management

COURSE TITLE Human Resource Management

COURSE CODE HRMA 20013
CREDIT UNITS 3 Units
COURSE PREREQUISITE None
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course aims to provide learning about the application of management to ensure effective and efficient utilization of human resources in achieving organizational goals
and objectives. In this course operative functions of human resource management such as HR planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, placement, training and
development, performance appraisal, employee retention, compensation, and employee relations, labor relations, HR maintenance, and Human Resource Information System
will be incorporated.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Outcomes

1. Creative and Critical Thinking
Graduates use their imaginative as well as a rational thinking ability to
life situations in order push boundaries, realize possibilities, and
deepen their interdisciplinary and general understanding of the world.
2. Effective Communication
Graduates are proficient in the four macro skills in communication
(reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and are able to use these
skills in solving problems. Making decisions, and articulating thoughts
when engaging with people in various circumstances.
3. Strong Service Orientation
Graduates exemplify the potentialities of an efficient, well-rounded and
responsible professional deeply committed to service excellence.
4. Community Engagement
Graduates take an active role in the promotion and fulfillment of
various advocacies (educational, social and environmental) for the
advancement of community welfare.
5. Adeptness in the Responsible Use of Technology
Graduates demonstrate optimized use of digital learning abilities,
including technical and numerical skills.
6. Passion to Lifelong Learning
Graduates are enabled to perform and function in the society by taking
responsibility in their quest to know more about the world through
lifelong learning.
7. High Level of Leadership and Organizational Skills
Graduates are developed to become the best professionals in their
respective disciplines by manifesting the appropriate skills and
 Apply the basic concepts that underlie each of the  Discuss the different functions and roles of human resource
functional areas of business (marketing, finance, management in an organization
human resources management, production and  Illustrate and discuss the distinction and interrelatedness of
operations management, information technology, and each human resource management operative functions.
strategic management) and employ these concepts in  Apply the functions of human resource management in
various business situations. different business situations
 Evaluate human resource management functions’ effectiveness
 Select the proper decision-making tools to critically, in different business scenarios
analytically and creatively solve problems and drive  Create an effective and efficient human resource management
program
results.
 Analyze the business environment for strategic
direction.
 Express oneself clearly and communicate effectively
with stakeholders both in oral and written forms.
 Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social
responsibility.
 Manage a strategic business unit for economic
sustainability.
 leaderships qualities.
8. Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics
 Apply information and communication technology
Graduates show desirable attitudes and behavior either in their
personal and professional circumstances.
(ICT) skills as required by the business environment.
9. Sense of National and Global Responsiveness
Graduates’ deep sense of national compliments the need to live in a  Innovate business ideas based on emerging industry.
global village where one’s culture and other people culture are respected.

 Conduct Business Research

 Generate new knowledge using research and

development projects.

 Perform the basic functions of management such as

planning, organizing, staffing, directing and
controlling.

 Plan and implement business related activities.

 Prepare operational plans.

 Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage

conflict in the workplace.

 Exercise high personal moral and ethical standards.

Course Plan

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Week 1 Course Orientation and requirements Appreciate the essence of taking up the course Interactive lecture Oral Examination
and the importance of possessing right attitude and Individual Presentation Quiz
The Environment of Human Resource behaviour in the workplace Group Presentation Peer evaluation
Management Group Exercises Assignment
Explain the different functions and roles of HRM in
What is Human Resource Management an organization
(HRM)?
Theoretical Bases Give example on how an HR department or HR
- Human relations school ofThought manager can add value to the organization
 Strategic view of HRM
Changing Landscape of HRM
The Human Resource Management Model
Provide relevant information which can be used
during strategic planning process
Design possible HR program or activity to meet the
organization’s strategies and goals.

Week 2 Workforce planning and recruitment Explain the role that workforce planning plays in Interactive lecture Oral Examination
 Determine the manpower need: talent acquisition and how it is undertaken Individual Presentation Quiz
workforce planning Group Presentation Peer evaluation
 Theoretical Bases Determine how HR can ensure the efficiency and Group Exercises Assignment
 Scope of workforce planning effectiveness of talent acquisition activities
 Steps in workforce planning
 Analysis of the supply of Human
List the usual steps in talent acquisition
Resources
 Recruitment
 Methods of Recruitment Do simple manpower projections using
 Selecting the right recruitment quantitative methods of recruitment
method
Recommend the use of appropriate recruitment
methods given the particular needs of an
organization

Week 3 Selection Describe the different methods in employee Interactive lecture Oral Examination
 What is screening or selection? selection and explain the criteria to determine the Individual Presentation Quiz
 History of pre-employment appropriate selection method (s) use Group Presentation Peer evaluation
screening Group Exercises Assignment
 Theoretical bases Develop a screening tool that is valid and aligned
 Selection/Screening Methods with the competencies needed for a certain position
 Making the hiring decision
 Metrics in Recruitment and Selection
Assess data from different selection methods to
make an informed hiring decision
Performance Management
 Theoretical Bases
Ensure the validity and reliability of the
 Steps in Performance Management
organization’s selection tools
System
 Performance Evaluations Tools
 Explain the importance of realistic job preview and
self-selection

Establish performance criteria for a particular job

or job group

Establish standards for each of the criteria used in

evaluating performance of employees in a
particular job or job group

Develop a performance evaluation tool for a

particular job group

Conduct an effective performance appraisal review

Create a performance development plan for an

employee who needs to improve some aspects of
his/her performance

Week 4 Employee Training Describe the impact of training on employee and Interactive lecture Oral Examination
 The training framework organizational performance Individual Presentation Quiz
 Benefits of training Group Presentation Peer evaluation
 Theoretical bases Describe the orientation process and socialization Group Exercises Assignment
 Orientation and onboarding of new employees in an organization
activities
 The training processes
Explain the training process and describe each step
 The training methodologies
to ensure effective training of employees

Develop different training techniques and identify

the appropriate training methodologies for
employees

Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs

Week 5 Management Development Conduct a management development needs Interactive lecture Oral Examination
  Theoretical Bases analysis Individual Presentation Quiz
 Steps in Establishing a Management Group Presentation Peer evaluation
Development Program Identify different management development tools Group Exercises Assignment
 Management development strategies for a particular area of competency improvement
Management Development Plan
Prepare a management development plan for
employees

Determine the appropriate training and

development strategy for an employee who needs
to develop skills such as problem-solving, decision-
making, etc.

Participate in identifying competencies required to

certain positions

Week 6 Compensation Management Explain the different compensation systems used Interactive lecture Oral Examination
 Theoretical Bases by organizations today Individual Presentation Quiz
- Equity Theory Group Presentation Peer evaluation
- Motivation Theories Identify the factors considered by an organization Group Exercises Assignment
 The Pay Model in designing compensation systems
- Factors affecting pay design
- Forms of pay
Determine how compensation programs contribute
- Internal and external alignment
to an organization’s competitive advantage
- Compensation structures
- Job evaluation methods
- Developing a compensation Design a pay-for-performance system
structure:person-based
approach
- Current trends in compensation
management
Week 7 Employee Benefits Identify and describe the ways in which benefits Interactive lecture Oral Examination
 Theoretical Bases become an organization’s attraction, retention, and Individual Presentation Quiz
 Legally required benefits in the engagement drivers Group Presentation Peer evaluation
Philippines Group Exercises Assignment
 Employee benefits as a Talent Develop a plan for designing and employee
Management strategy benefits program
 Employee benefits as rewards
 Portfolio of employee benefits
Establish mechanisms for the integration of new
package
trends into an organization’s employee benefits
 Designing benefits plans
package
 Trends in employee benefits
programs
 Preparing for retirement Identify and resolve certain issues related to the
 Pre-retirement planning administration of a benefits program

Week 8 Labor Relations Management Define and explain how labor relations could be Interactive lecture Oral Examination
 Theoretical bases managed effectively Individual Presentation Quiz
 The Purpose of Labor Relations Group Presentation Peer evaluation
Function in the HR Department Identify the roles of the State, employer and Group Exercises Assignment
 Advantages and Disadvantages of employee in industrial peace
Labor Unions

 Three Phases of Labor Relations

Familiarize themselves in the labor relations
Process
processes as provided in the Labor Code of the
 Unionization in the Philippines
Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442)
 The Labor Code of the Philippines
on Labor Relations
 LMC (Labor Management Council): Understand and apply the LMC (Labor
An Alternative to Labor Management Council) as an alternative to labor
organizations
 Organization

Week 9 MID-TERM EXAM

Week 10 Employee Relations Management Establish a grievance machinery for a non- Interactive lecture Oral Examination
 Grievance Handling unionized organization Individual Presentation Quiz
 Employee Discipline Group Presentation Peer evaluation
 Termination Recommend and justify the need for voluntary Group Exercises Assignment
Sexual Harassment arbitration

Develop a policy on discipline in the workplace

Develop a policy for involuntary termination

Discuss the consequences of sexual harassment,

harassment for the victim, perpetrator and the
employer

Week 11- Organization Development Explain what organization development is and Interactive lecture Oral Examination
12  Theoretical and Historical Base expound on its theoretical foundation Individual Presentation Quiz
 The OD Process Group Presentation Peer evaluation
 OD Competencies, Values and Show what OD does for an organization and its Group Exercises Assignment
Ethics members
 Implications of OD in Globalized
Environment
Describe the OD process from diagnosis to
 OD in the Philippines
evaluation of its results
 Future Challenges in OD

Discuss how OD becomes an integral part of

strategic HR management
 Oral Examination
Week 13 OD and Organization Culture Identify and recommend appropriate OD Interactive lecture Quiz
 Overview of OD interventions based on diagnostics targets and Individual Presentation Peer evaluation
 Theoretical Bases of organization organizational process Group Presentation Assignment
development Group Exercises
 Managing the OD process Identify OD interventions to ensure alignment to
 Organizational culture and change the organizational culture
 Organization development and
other HR practice areas
Appraise the value of developing strong corporate
culture as an OD approach

Describe the ways on how to build a relationship

between OD and other HR practice areas

Week 14 Human Resource Information Technology: Explain how human resource information Interactive lecture
The Changing Landscape technology drive business change and competitive Individual Presentation Oral Examination
 HR information technology and HR advantage Group Presentation Quiz
functional areas Group Exercises Peer evaluation
 Systems implementation: Project Explain how data are managed to make hiring Assignment
Management Models and decisions
Methodologies

Week 15 Human Resource Metrics Explain the different approaches to HR metrics and Interactive lecture Oral Examination
 Theoretical Bases its impact on business performance or strategic Individual Presentation Quiz
 Approaches to HR Metrics impact Group Presentation Peer evaluation
 - efficiency Group Exercises Assignment
-effectiveness
-impact on business performance or
strategic impact

Week 16- Partnering for and Embracing Change Interactive lecture Oral Examination
17 Explain the importance of emotional intelligence Individual Presentation Quiz
Emotional Intelligence for leaders Group Presentation Peer evaluation
 The importance of EI for leaders Group Exercises Assignment
 The impact of EQ versus IQ Discuss the model of emotional intelligence
 Measuring EQ
 The Model of EQ
Differentiate the IQ and EQ communication style
 The IQ Communication Style
 The EQ Communication Style
 Bridging the GAP between IQ and
EQ
 Hiring Predictions and Emotional
Intelligence

Week 18 FINAL EXAM

SuggestedReadings and References

 Managing Human Resource Local and Global Percpective (Outcomes-based learning) by Diamante and LedesmaTan, 2015
 Personnel Management in the 21st Century, 7th Ed., by Perfecto Sison
 Human Resource Management by Pedrito Real Pereda& Purisima P. Pereda
 Human Resource Management by Robbins, and Verhulst, 11th Ed., 2013

Course Grading System

Class Standing 70%
• Quizzes
• Attendance
• Recitation
• Projects/Assignments/Seatwork/Special Report
Midterm / Final Examinations 30%
100%
Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade = FINAL GRADE
2

Classroom Policy

 Be a responsible college student.  Instructors create learning environment, however, a student should be willing to listen, ask appropriate questions and do the work necessary to pass the course.
 Attend every class. Students are required to attend all classes starting with the first meeting. Non-attendance in any required class or academic activity constitutes an absence. A student who has been absent
in at least 20% of the total class hours shall be automatically dropped from the class roll.
 Get to class on time. A student shall be considered absent from class if he/she is not present within the first third fraction of the scheduled class time. In other words, a student is considered absent if he/she
arrives after:
 first 60 minutes of a three-hour class
 first 40 minutes of a two-hour class
 first 30 minutes of a one-hour-and-a-half hour class
 first 20 minutes of a one-hour class
 Do not make private conversations
 Turn mobile phones off. 
 Respect your instructor. Respect the teaching methodology of the instructor. Should you have issue with the instructor’s information or instructional methods, discuss with her/him privately. Assignments
and classroom activities are at the prerogative of the instructor. Each instructor has the freedom and authority to set the guidelines and policies for his or her classroom (within the overall policies of the
University).
 Respect your classmates.  Any form of bullying is strictly prohibited.

Consultation Time
Consultation may be done 15 minutes before the start of the session or 15 minutes after the end of the session. The student may also set an appointment with the lecturer for consultation/advising pertaining to the
course. 

Prepared by: Enhanced by: Reviewed by:

ASST. PROF. ALFREDO R. SOLIMAN, MBE PROF. ELENA RODIL DR. CINDY F. SOLIMAN
Faculty Chairperson,
Department of Human Resource Management Department of Human Resource Management

Recommending Approval:

Dean

Approved by:

DR. MANUEL M. MUHI

Vice President for Academic Affairs