University Universitas Hasanuddin

Faculty Faculty of Economics and Business

Department Management
Study Program S1 Management
COURSE SPECIFICATION
COURSE COURSE CODE CONCENTRATION CREDIT UNITS
Human Resource Management II 202A2213 Human Resource Management 3
COURSE COORDINATOR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

AUTHORIZATION

Shinta Dewi Sugiharti Tikson, S.E., M.Mgt. Dr. Hj.Nurdjannah Hamid,SE.,M.Agr

ELO - MSP
ELO-2 To demonstrate entrepreneurship skill, leadership and management competencies in the range of organizational activities
and context
ELO-3 To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of concept and theory of management and apply them in various types of
LEARNING OUTCOME

organizations
ELO-4 To analyze business environment in the context of local and global business
ELO-7 To apply managerial skills in empowering people and optimizing resources to create business opportunities
ELO-8 To implement enterprise strategic plan into action in private and public organizations
ELO-9 To apply business and management research methodologies properly in solving a limited range of business problems
LO - COURSE
M1 The basic concepts and scope of human resource management within the organization
M2 The basic concepts and techniques of human resource strategy to enter the dynamic business environment
M3 The basic functions and operations of human resource management
M4 Proficiency in theoretical concept in Human Resource Management and able to formulate solutions in basic procedural issue.
M5 Designing (in a limited way) an effective working environment
M6 Problem solving skills within the working environment context

Course Description Human resource (HR) management is designing management systems to ensure that human talent is used
effectively and efficiently to accomplish organizational goals. If human resources are to be an important part of
 successfully competing in the marketplace, a different level of thinking about HR management is necessary.
Productive, creative people working in flexible, effective organizations that provide rewarding work for individuals
is important for all managers, not just those in HR departments. People in organizations can be a core
competency.

This course explains as an organization core competency, human resources has a unique capability that creates
high value and differentiates an organization from competitors in areas such as productivity, quality/service,
employee skills, and innovative changes. Therefore, at the end of the course students will be able to understand
and explain HR management activities, such as strategic HR management; equal employment opportunity;
staffing; talent management; compensation and benefits; health, safety, and security; and employee and labor
relations.

Team Teaching 1.
Course Material Contents Human Resource Management in Organizations
Strategic HR Management and Planning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Workers, Jobs, and Job Analysis
HR Planning and Retention
Recruiting and Labor Markets
Selecting Human Resources
Training Human Resources
Talent Management
Performance Management and Appraisal
Total Rewards and Compensation
Incentive Plans and Executive Compensation
Managing Employee Benefits
Risk Management and Worker Protection
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Union/Management Relations

References Primary: Reference

Code
1. Mathis, Robert L. & Jackson, John H. 2011. Human Resource Management. 13 ed. South- P1
Western Cengage Learning, USA.
Secondary: Reference
Code
1. Snell, SA. & Bohlander, GW. 2013. Managing Human Resources. 16th ed. South-Western S1
 Cengage Learning, USA.
2. DeCenzo, DA & Robbins, SP. 2010. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. 10th ed. S2
John Wiley and Sons, USA.
Supporting Learning Media Software: Hardware:
Powerpoint, LMS, Internet LCD Projector
Laptop, Flipchart, Stickynote, Marker

Course Outline
Learning Assessment
Week Learning Objectives Topics Course Contents Activities References %
Methods Indicator
1 Describe how the major Chapter 1 1. Human resources as Lecture Class Contract Comprehension P1 5%
roles of HR management Human Resource organizational core Discussion Lecture Analytical Thinking
are being transformed Management in competencies Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
and provide an overview Organization 2. Current and future HR Group discussion Brainstorming in class discussion
of six challenges facing management Teamwork Q&A
HR today. challenges Quiz Accuracy of answer
3. Managing HR in Teamwork
organizations Behavior
4. HR management Self-discipline
roles
5. HR management
competencies and
careers

2 Outline how strategic HR Chapter 2 1. Strategic planning Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%

management is linked to Strategic HR 2. Environmental Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
the organizational Management and analysis Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
strategies and discuss Planning 3. Global Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
how internal and competitiveness and Teamwork Discussion
external environmental strategic HR Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
factors affect HR 4. HR planning in Teamwork
strategies. mergers and Behavior
acquisitions Self-discipline
5. Strategic challenges
6. Technology
challenges
7. Measuring
 effectiveness of HR
initiatives
3 Discuss why diversity Chapter 3 1. Nature of equal Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%
training is important and Equal Employment employment Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
explain how the diversity Opportunity opportunity (EEO) Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
of the workforce affects 2. Managing Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
HR management discrimination issues Teamwork Discussion
functions. 3. Diversity training Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
Teamwork
Behavior
Self-discipline

4 Describe job analysis Chapter 4 1. Workforce Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%

and the stages and Workers, Jobs and composition Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
methods used in the Job Analysis 2. Nature of jobs and Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
process. work Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
3. Job design Teamwork Discussion
4. Job analysis Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
5. Job descriptions and Teamwork
job specifications Behavior
Self-discipline

5 Describe the means for Chapter 5 1. HR planning Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%

assessing the external HR Planning and 2. Assessing external Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
and internal workforce in Retention and internal workforce Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
HR planning, also 3. Forecasting HR Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
identify the six drivers of supply and demand Teamwork Discussion
retention and ways 4. Employee turnover Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
retention measurement 5. Employee retention Teamwork
can occur. Behavior
Self-discipline

6 Discuss strategic Chapter 6 1. Recruiting and labor Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%

recruiting decisions and Recruiting and markets Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
explain factors to Labor Market 2. Strategic recruiting Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
 consider when doing decisions Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
recruiting measurement Chapter 7 3. Recruiting evaluation Teamwork Discussion Accuracy of answer
and metrics. Describe Selecting Human and metrics Quiz Q&A Teamwork
the major issues to be Resources 4. Selection and
considered when placement Behavior
selecting candidates 5. The selection process Self-discipline
6. Global staffing issues
7. Legal concerns in the
selection process
7 Explain different means Chapter 8 1. Training and HR Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%
of internal and external Training Human 2. Organizational Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
training Resources strategy and training Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
delivery. 3. Training for global Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
strategies Teamwork Discussion
4. Planning for training Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
5. Training needs Teamwork
assessment Behavior
6. Training design Self-discipline
7. Training delivery
8. Training evaluation
8 The purpose of the exam Mid-Term Exam Materials from week 1 to Exam Exam Accuracy of answer 15%
is to review students’ week 7 and ability to
comprehension of the analyze
course materials.
9 Identify the importance Chapter 9 1. Talent management Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%
of talent management Talent in perspective Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
and discuss two reasons Management 2. Succession planning Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
it may be difficult. 3. Careers and career Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
planning Teamwork Discussion
4. Common individual Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
career issues Teamwork
5. Developing HR Behavior
6. HR development Self-discipline
approaches
7. Management
development
10 Discuss the importance Chapter 10 1. The nature of Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%
of training managers and Performance performance Discussion Presentation and
 employees about Management and management Q&A Discussion Analytical Thinking
performance appraisal, Appraisal 2. Identifying and Group discussion Lecture Ability to participate
and give examples of measuring employee Teamwork Discussion in class discussion
rater errors. Identify performance Quiz Q&A
Accuracy of answer
several concerns about 3. Performance
appraisal feedback and appraisals Teamwork
ways to make it more 4. Tools for appraising Behavior
effective. performance Self-discipline
5. Training managers
and employees in
performance
appraisal
6. Appraisal feedback
11 Discuss four Chapter 11 - 12 1. Total Rewards and Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%
compensation system Compensation Compensation Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
design issues. Identify 2. Incentive Plans and Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
key concerns that must Executive Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
be addressed when Compensation Teamwork Discussion
designing pay plans. Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
Teamwork
Behavior
Self-discipline

12 Explain why benefits Chapter 13 1. Benefits and HR Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%

management and Managing strategy Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
communications efforts Employee Benefits 2. Types of benefits Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
are important. Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
Teamwork Discussion
Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
Teamwork
Behavior
Self-discipline

13 Discuss the activities Chapter 14 1. Legal requirements Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%

that constitute effective Risk Management for safety and health Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
safety and Worker 2. Safety management Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
 management. Explain Protection 3. Employee health Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
workplace health issues 4. Security concerns at Teamwork Discussion Accuracy of answer
and how employers are work Quiz Q&A Teamwork
esponding to them.
Behavior
Self-discipline

14 Discuss elements to Chapter 15 1. Employer and Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%

consider when Employee Rights employee rights and Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
developing an employee and responsibilities Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
handbook, also Responsibilities 2. Managing individual Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
differentiate between the employee and Teamwork Discussion
positive approach and employer rights Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
the progressive issues Teamwork
approach to discipline. 3. HR policies, Behavior
procedures, and rules Self-discipline
4. Employee discipline

15 Describe what a union is Chapter 16 1. Employee and Lecture Group Comprehension P1 5%

and explain why Union/ management’s Discussion Presentation and Analytical Thinking
employees join and Management perspective on union Q&A Discussion Ability to participate
employers resist unions. Relations 2. Union practices Group discussion Lecture in class discussion
3. Unionization process Teamwork Discussion
4. Collective bargaining Quiz Q&A Accuracy of answer
Teamwork
Behavior
Self-discipline

16 The purpose of the exam Final Exam Materials from week 9 to Exam Exam Accuracy of answer 15%
is to review students’ week 15 and ability to
comprehension of the analyze
course materials.

Assessment It is mandatory for students to fulfill these assessments in order to pass the class:

Assessment Category Weighing (%)

 Attendance & Class Participation 30
Teamwork 20
Individual Assignments 10
Quiz 10
Mid-Term Exam 15
Final Exam 15
100
Attendance Students must fulfill the minimum requirement of attendance, which is 80% from the 16-week scheduled class
sessions.
Class Participation Students are advised to be active in class, i.e. discussion, Q & A, teamwork, debate, and/or any other class
activities
Teamwork Students will work together in teams.
Individual Assignments Students are also responsible for their individual assignment(s) which will be given by the lecturer(s). Individual
assignments may take in the form of writing essays, chapter summary, case analysis, and/or other form of tasks.
Quiz Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. Therefore, students must be prepared and always read the course
materials that has been given and pay close attention to class discussions.
Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam will be given in week 8 of the semester. The purpose of the exam is to review students’
comprehension of the course materials.
Final Exam Final Exam will be given in week 16 of the semester. The purpose of the exam is to review students’
comprehension of the course materials.

Mid-Term Exam

Direction:
  Choose one topic out of 3 topics which has been provided below.
 Answer the question or statement in essay form with a minimum word count of 250 words and/or maximum 350 words.
Essay Topics

1. Globalization is changing the strategic nature of organizations, including HRM.

2. Why must organization have human resource policies?
3. A learning organization values continued learning and believes a competitive advantage can be derived from it.

Do you agree or disagree with the statement above. Explain your argument in the form of an essay. Be critical and use examples to strengthen
your argument.

Final Exam

Direction:

 Choose one topic out of 3 topics which has been provided below.
 Answer the question or statement in essay form with a minimum word count of 250 words and/or maximum 350 words.
 Remember, it is very important that you incorporate some HRM theories and/or terminologies that you’ve learned in the course as part of
your description and/or explanation.

Essay Topic
1. In the last decade, organizations have tried to apply employer branding concept especially in attracting and retaining potential employees. Explain
what is the advantages and disadvantages of employer branding and give examples of the implication in organizations.

2. Suppose you are a supervisor. What errors might you make when preparing the performance appraisal on a clerical employee? How might you
avoid those errors?

3. Why are benefits strategically important to employers, and what are some key strategic considerations?