In this course we discuss the key requirements for the successful management of people in an organization. We start with a brief overview of the contemporary research and debates in the field of HRM and discuss the aims and the HRM function and its practices. This leads to a conversation about effective leadership characteristics and the theory and practice of motivation, commitment and engagement. Then we explore how to support professional behavior and ethical practice by, and assess the contribution of HRM to leadership within the organization.
This course examines effective communication and interpersonal skills, which are necessary in leading and managing people.
Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Learning Objective
- Discover contemporary research and debates in the field of HRM and the aims of the HRM function and its practices.
- Identify effective leadership characteristics and the theory and practice of motivation, commitment and engagement.
- Explore how to support professional behavior and ethical practice and the contribution of HRM to leadership within the organization.
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Leading and Managing People
- Contemporary Research and Debates 12:19
- Contemporary Research and Debates (Continued) 13:51
- Effective Leadership Characteristics 10:55
- Effective Leadership Characteristics (Continued) 10:46
- Motivation, Commitment and Engagement 9:16
- Motivation, Commitment and Engagement (Continued) 8:21
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills 8:42
CONCLUSION
- Conclusion 4:36
CONTINUOUS PLAY
- Leading and Managing People 1:26:59
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
REVIEW AND TEST
- REVIEW QUESTIONS quiz
- FINAL EXAM exam
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