UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA

NOON BUSINESS SCHOOL

COURSE OUTLINE Fall, 2022

Course Title: Strategic HR Leadership
Class & Session: MBA 3rd. Session 2021-23
Credit Hours: 03 (3+0)
Class Timing: As Per MFKNBS Time Table

Instructor: Dr.Naveed Mushtaq

Email: naveed.mushtaq@uos.edu.pk
DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
As the HR function gravitates towards the center of organizations, HR Leaders are being called upon to
make big-picture decisions for the business and create HR strategies that impact the bottom line. To be
successful, you need to develop a broader set of skills, including organizational design, lean management,
business administration, and a deep understanding of HR operating models. In this course, students will
read the textbook and supplemental materials and then apply concepts within a structured learning
project.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, students should have acquired skills to develop strategies that improve strategic,
ethical, legal, and financial outcomes for your organization. Manage the complexities of interpersonal
dynamics at the most senior levels to nurture strong leaders. Be able to create a vertical-alignment
strategy to improve decision-making, people outcomes, processes, and profits. Align HR functions with
the organization to execute strategies. Learn ways to address talent management challenges and how to
create and enhance organizational talent management systems to ensure that the organization is properly
staffed. building analytical acumen and taking a strategic view of talent analytics. Using a framework
presented in this course, students will examine outcomes and drivers throughout an organization to assess
strategy. Learn the difference between an average, generic engagement effort and one that has the
potential to drive superior organizational performance through a research-based learning experience

COURSE CONTENTS & SCHEDULE

Week Topics and Readings Reading

Material
1 Human Resources Leadership Hand Outs

2 Aligning HR Strategy with Organizational Strategy Hand Outs

3 Diversity and Inclusion in Practice for HR Hand Outs
4 Getting Results through Talent Management Hand Outs
5 Strategic Talent Analytics Hand Outs
6 Strategic Engagement Hand Outs
7 Resource-Based View and implication for SHRML Hand Outs
8 Hybrid Work Environment and HR leadership *A Strategic Perspective Hand Outs
Mid Term Exam
9 Strategic Perspective of Leadership Hand Outs
Toward a political economy model: the role of strategic human resource Hand Outs
10 development leadership
Strategic human resource management and leadership of cultural Hand Outs
11 organizations in the 21st century
12 HR Leadership and Change Management Hand Outs
 13 Strategic HR leadership and Change Process Hand Outs
14 Strategic HR leadership in the era of environmental disruptions Hand Outs
Strategic Intent and Strategic Leadership: A Review Handouts
Perspective for Post-COVID-19 Tourism and
Hospitality Industry Recovery
15
16 Presentations
Final Term Exam

RESEARCH PROJECT /PRACTICALS /LABS /ASSIGNMENTS

Case Studies will be provided by the instructor.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Individual Class Presentations/Projects* 20%
Group Project (10%)
Assignments (10%)

Mid-Term Examination (1 hour) 30%

Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
100%
BOOKS RECOMMENDED.
Text Book :
Strategic Human Resource Leader: How to Prepare Your Organization for

Handouts the Six Key Trends Shaping the Future 1st Edition. William Rothwell

Handouts for class discussion will be provided by the instructor