Inherent to the functions of human resources (HR) management was its normal evolution at various stages of development in an enterprise level. At the dawn of human resources, HR function is limited to perform traditional functions in personnel management which includes the basic administrative tasks – attendance, filing, payroll, and other similar tasks. As it grows, HR gets involved in the administrative processes to ensure that policies, systems, and procedures are in place to have consistency and order in handling and managing people in the organization. Thereafter, HR becomes the business partner of line managers in the acquisition and development of skills and competencies of employees. Now, HR plays a critical role in ensuring competitiveness, high level of motivation and productivity of the employees consistent with the organizations’ directions and goals.
This course also integrates sustainable development, global competitiveness, and technology-driven human resources management as a new approach to champion this strategic function of the organizations.