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Strategic Human Resource Management

MBA · Semester 4 — Linking HR practices with business strategy, HR metrics and high-performance work systems.

6 MonthsDuration 1Subject 5Chapters OnlineTests & result

Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप

  1. 1
    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

    Enquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.

  2. 2
    Part 1 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 1

    Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.

    Unit 1: Introduction to SHRMUnit 2: Linking HR & Business StrategyUnit 3: Strategic HR Functions
  3. 3
    Part 2 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 2

    Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.

    Unit 4: HR Metrics & AnalyticsUnit 5: HR Roles & Contemporary Issues
  4. 4
    Unit tests & assignmentsयूनिट टेस्ट

    Regular tests in the university / board pattern.

  5. 5
    Semester 4 exam (university / board)विश्वविद्यालय / बोर्ड परीक्षा

    Previous papers and full revision before the exam.

  6. 6
    Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्ट

    Take the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.

Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

1 subject · 5 chapters · 22 topics

01Unit 1: Introduction to SHRM 5 topics
  1. Concept and evolution of strategic HRM
  2. HRM vs SHRM
  3. Models: Harvard model, Michigan (matching) model
  4. Best fit vs best practice approaches
  5. Resource-based view and people as competitive advantage
02Unit 2: Linking HR & Business Strategy 4 topics
  1. Vertical and horizontal fit
  2. Porter's generic strategies and HR practices
  3. Miles and Snow typology and HR
  4. HR strategy formulation and implementation
03Unit 3: Strategic HR Functions 5 topics
  1. Strategic workforce planning
  2. Talent management and succession
  3. Employer branding and employee engagement
  4. High-performance work systems
  5. Strategic reward and strategic L&D
04Unit 4: HR Metrics & Analytics 4 topics
  1. Need for measuring HR
  2. HR metrics: turnover, absenteeism, cost per hire, revenue per employee
  3. HR scorecard and balanced scorecard
  4. HR analytics and HR ROI
05Unit 5: HR Roles & Contemporary Issues 4 topics
  1. Ulrich's HR roles
  2. HR outsourcing and HRIS
  3. HR in mergers and acquisitions
  4. Global and ethical issues in SHRM

About this course

You will be able to

  • Explain the concept of SHRM and how it differs from traditional HRM
  • Compare SHRM models: Harvard, Michigan, best fit and best practice
  • Link HR strategies with business strategies (Porter, Miles and Snow)
  • Design strategic talent management, high-performance work systems and reward strategies
  • Calculate and interpret HR metrics and use the HR scorecard
  • Explain the strategic roles of HR (Ulrich) and HR in mergers and acquisitions

Who it is for

  • MBA students of Semester 4 (AKTU) - Human Resource specialisation
  • Students aiming at HR business partner and HR leadership roles

What you need

  • Human Resource Management and Strategic Management completed
  • Basic MS Excel for HR metrics
Online tests & result Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre. Student login →

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) MBA syllabus of Strategic Human Resource Management (Semester 4). If your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus and units.

Do we use real HR data?

Yes. Sample HR data in Excel is used to calculate turnover, absenteeism and cost per hire and to build a simple HR dashboard.

How will I be tested?

Unit-wise MCQ tests and a final paper at semester level, plus practice on short and long answer questions from previous university papers.

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