INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences

Department / Centre

Department of Business Administration

Programme

Bachelor of Business Administration

Name of Course / Mode

Human Resource Management

Course Code

MGT 4320

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)

DrNuritaJuhdi

The course exposes students to human resource management

(HRM) functions. All future employees and managers need to
understand HRM functions and issues. It is believed that all
Rationale for the
aspects of HRM including how companies interact with the
inclusion of the course /
environment: acquire, prepare, develop, and compensate
module in the programme
employees; and designed and evaluate work are important
knowledge to employees and managers to help the companies
meet their competitive challenges and create value.
Semester and Year
Every semester
Offered
Status

Business department required course

Level

3 (Undergraduate)

Proposed Start Date

Ongoing, offered every semester

Batch of Student to be
Affected

42

48

Assessment

Quizzes, Mid
Term exam,
Presentations
and Projects

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Independent
Learning

Class Prep,
Discussion and
Media
Self Learning
using Social

Lecture

Face to
Face

Total Guided
and
Independent
Learning

30

Credit Value (hours)

Pre-requisites (if any)

MGT 2010 Principles and Practices of Management

MGT 4110 Organisational Behaviour

120

Co-requisites (if any)

Course Objectives

Learning Outcomes

None
The course aims to develop students' ability to:
1. Understand the basic functions of HRM in organizations
2. Learn about the tools and techniques of employee recruitment,
selection, training, compensation, performance management,
and handling global HR issues.
3. Be able to contribute to communication, information
technology, teamwork, and organizational development
strategies to support the human resources activities of an
organization.
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Describe the basic functions of human resource
management (HRM).
2. Conduct a practical project on one of HRM functions.
3. Describe HRM policies in the cross-cultural context.
4. Incorporate Islamic guidelines in Islamic practices.
Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical
experience and internship

Transferable Skills:

1. Analytical skills: they are developed through project and

inquiry i.e. analysingHRM issues and problems, thinking
critically for solution alternatives and disseminating the
findings.
2. Communication and interpersonal skills:they are developed
through oral, written and non-verbal; teamwork, leadership and
networking via group presentations andproject.
3. Problems identification and solutions generation: they are
developed through project and assignments.

Type of Assessment

Teaching-Learning /
assessment strategy

Course Synopsis

Description

Lectures

Co-operative learning

Group work

Students to complete one group

assignment and a project about
HRM issues and problems.

Class Presentations

Oral reports on HRM assignment.

Project

Complete 1 major assignment

Today's human resource professionals are managers of change.

They must respond to the challenges triggered by new trends in
technology, increasing government involvement in the employeremployee relationship, workplace diversity and globalization. In

such an environment, the future belongs to organisations with the

human resource expertise that can lower labour costs, improve
productivity, increase responsiveness to customers' needs, and
build employee commitment. This course is designed to develop
this expertise.
Mode of Delivery
Assessment Methods and
Type/Course Assessment
State weightage of each
type of assessment.

Lecture
LO
1,2,3
1,2
1,3,4
1,3,4
1,3,4

Method
Assignment (Presentation & Report)
Project (Report)
Quizzes
Mid-term exam
Final exam
Total

%
15
15
10
20
40
100

Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome of the course
1.
2.
3.
4.

Describe the basic functions of human resource

management (HRM).

Conduct a practical project on one of HRM

functions.
Describe HRM policies in the cross-cultural
context.
Incorporate Islamic guidelines in Islamic
practices.

Programme Outcomes
01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Weeks

Topics

Learning
Hours

Task/Reading
(author/page)

Introduction
Strategic Human Resource Management: An
Overview
Class discussion

Ethical, Social, and Legal Considerations

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Class discussion

Workforce Diversity, Equal Employment

Opportunity, and Affirmative Action
Class discussion

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
chapter 1

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 2

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 3

Staffing
Job Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Human
Resource Planning
Group presentations on chapter 3

Recruitment
Group presentation on chapter 5

10

Selection
Group presentation on chapter 6
QUIZ 1: chapter 1, 2, 3 and 4

10

Human Resource Development

Training and Development
Group presentation on chapter 7

10

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 7

Performance Management and Appraisal

MID-TERM EXAM: chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

15

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 8

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 9 and
10

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 4
Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 5
Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 6

MID BREAK (EID UL-FITR)

5

Compensation
Direct Financial Compensation
Indirect Financial Compensation
Group presentations on chapter 9 and 10

Islamic HRM

JunaidahHash
im (2006).

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 11

Group presentations on Islamic HRM

6

Safety and Health

A Safe and Healthy Work Environment
Group presentations on chapter11

Employee and Labor Relations

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 12

QUIZ 2: chapter 7, 8 and 9

Internal Employee Relations
Group presentation on chapter13

15

Global Human Resource Management

Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 13
Mondy&Mon
dy (2014),
Chapter 14

Group presentations on chapter14

Group project due
8

FINAL EXAM
Required references supporting the course

The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

Mondy, R. W. and Mondy, J. B. (2014). Human Resource Management. Upper Saddle River:
Pearson.
Recommended references supporting the course
Hashim, J. (2006). Human Resource Management: Islamic Approach, Kuala Lumpur:
Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Dessler, G. (2013). Human Resource Management, England: Pearson.
Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

______________________
Dr.NuritaJuhdi

_______________________
Assoc.
Prof.Dr.SuhaimiMhdSarif
Head,

_______________________
Prof.Dr.Maliah Sulaiman

(Course Coordinator)
Department of Business
Administration

Kulliyyah of Economics &

Management Sciences
5

Department of Business
Administration

Kulliyyah of Economics &

Dean,

Kulliyyah of Economics &

Management Sciences

Management Sciences

KulliyyahProgrammeOutcome
At the end of the programme, students are able to:

PLO1
PLO 2
PLO 3
PLO 4
PLO 5

PLO 6
PLO 7

PLO 8
PLO 9

Demonstrate familiarity with established knowledge in the fields of

business studies that are integrated with Islamic values and awareness
of current development therein;
Use skills (practical and technical) acquired in business studies for
professional and personal development and capitalise business
opportunities locally and globally.
Cooperate with others and apply knowledge of business studies in a
socially responsible manner for the progress of the nation and the
ummah;
Demonstrate commitment to Islamic values and business ethics and
professionalism at the workplace and everyday life;

MQF Domain

Knowledge; Islamization
Practical skills
Social skills and
Responsibilities

Values, Attitudes and

Professionalism;
Islamization
Communicate with people having diverse backgrounds professionally. Communication,
Leadership and Team
skills
Analyse business environment critically and demonstrate skills in
Problem Solving and
crafting, executing and evaluating business strategies;
Scientific skills
Use ICT skills in information management and apply effective methods Information management
for continuous professional development;
and Lifelong learning
skills
Apply basic managerial and entrepreneurial skills in dealing with
Managerial and
business.
Entrepreneurial skills
Demonstrate leadership qualities in dealing with people
Communication,
Leadership and Team
skills

CLO3
CLO4

Islamization

Skills Managerial &

Entrepreneurial

Information
Management &
Lifelong Learning

Skills

Values, Attitudes &

Professionalism

Problem Solving &

Scientific Skills

Conduct a practical project on one

of HRM functions.
Describe HRM policies in the
cross-cultural context.
Incorporate Islamic guidelines in
Islamic practices.

Skills Communication,
Leadership & Team

CLO2

ResponsibilitiesSocial Skills &

Describe the basic functions of

human resource management
(HRM).

Practical Skills

CLO1

Knowledge

Programme Learning
Outcomes for BBA

BBA Program Education Outcomes (PEO)

1. Produce knowledgeable and professional business graduates that are inspired by Tawhidic paradigm.
2. Produce business graduates that are able to integrate and apply Islamic principles to business disciplines.
3. Produce business graduates that have a global and ummatic mindset.