E-tivity 1.1: Forum discussion

Purpose:

This activity allows you to describe the scope and features of Human Resource Management. 

Tasks:

Please, kindly read through the following materials:

- Human Resource Management, Innovation and Performance: Looking across Levels

- Principles of Management for Leadership Communication Section 9.1 from page 585 to 590 and Section 9.3 from page 595 to 599.

Attempt the following activities:

1. Discuss the difference between Human Resources Management and Strategic Human Resources Management

2. After reading Chapter 1: The Role of Human Resources from the book entitled Human Resources Management,

    - Define and discuss major HRM activities. 

    - Identify the Characteristics of HRM

3. Post your answers to the above questions in the discussion forum of this e-tivity. /5 marks

4. Comment on the answers of at least 2 classmates with relevant feedback. /5 marks