GHRM5113 Strategic Human Resource Management Individual Assignment 2025

Strategic Human Resource Management(SHRM) Course

This course is meant to introduce the students to the strategic perspectives, issues and challenges of human resource management. It will essentially follow an integrative approach, which will link human resources management with the overall business strategy in organisations so that they are consistent. The "strategic" aspects are emphasised to get organisation-wide understanding and support for the approach. The integrated approach in planning and implementation is communicated through effective communication channels.

Functions of the different HR functions are explained, but the involvement and participation of the operating divisions in an organisation (within the perspective of the "strategic HRM") are also spelt out. This course focuses on the nature of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Employee Engagement in organisations.

The course provides a research-focused/ evidence-based appraisal of the topic according to the following key themes:

• The strategic role of HR in the organisation;
• The role of the HR function/ HR professional in strategic HRM;
• designing and aligning HR systems for high performance;
• linking HR practices to performance;
• The role of employees who are at the 'receiving end' of these HR practices;
• A critical overview of SHRM research.

The course examines the nature of HR strategies, systems and practices and the theories underpinning the creation of HR systems that may lead to high performance. It also evaluates the strategic importance of the HR practices that comprise these systems in engaging employees.

GHRM5113 Learning Outcomes

• Describe human resource management from a systemic strategic perspective. (P1, PLO3)
• Describe the field of "human resource management" and understand its relevance to managers and employees in work organisations. (A1, PLO4)
• Identify business challenges involving human resource systems. (A4, PLO8)

Assignments and Presentation (50%)

Individual and Group Assignments:

• Individual assignment (Assignment 1: 20%, Assignment #2: 20%)
• Group assignment (Assignment #3: 10% with presentation)
• Each group is required to present their findings for discussion among students during class.
• The date of the presentation will be determined at a later stage, and the written assignments must be submitted online on the specified date.

Submission Guidelines:

• If students encounter any problem (with a concrete reason) to submit assignments on the specific date, they are required to inform the lecturer well in advance, at least 24 hours before the specified date and time. Otherwise, their marks on the assignment will be zero.

Format requirements:

• A cover page with your details - Name, Student ID and the name of the lecturer
• Font - Font Style: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12, Line Spacing: 2.0 and Paragraph: Justify
• APA format quotes for both in-text citation and reference list
• Include a reference page for every assignment submitted
• Students should not copy from one another/copy from textbooks, or the Internet in doing their assigned work. Students who are caught doing so will be penalised and the assignment will be rejected.
• Plagiarism is a serious offence.

Assignments Details

GHRM5113 Assignment 1 (20%) - Individual

Question: Thousands of workers in Malaysia have lost their jobs due to downsizing. At the same time, many organisations are complaining that they cannot find people to fill the vacancies. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to support your opinion.