Introduction

This course will provide an understanding of how managers, HR professionals and employees interact within the contexts of organisations today. It will then examine how leaders respond to the dynamic environmental changes especially the operating environment of an organisation and its impact on HR practices with emphasis on understanding financials in HR in relation to business. It also discusses the requirements of HR professionals on various management theories, past practices and contemporary research behind their competencies in formulating HRM strategies, policies and procedures. The course also discusses HRM at the global level and the need for change to achieve human well-being.