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Course Overview PodcastScript
Casey:Welcome back. Casey here with Julie to discuss the course, Human Capital Management. Julie, it’s great to see you!
Julie:Thanks, Casey. It’s great to be here!
Casey:Alright, let’s get started. So why should an MBA-prepared manager takea course in human capital management?
Julie:That’s a great question, Casey, thanks. Human capital management affectsall aspects of a business. HRM isn’tabout PERSONNEL.It’s not a simple administration function;it’s not clerical. Instead, it deals with the legal context and implications of employment:How you train and develop employees;how you decide to establish and manage the pay and benefits infrastructure.It’s about how you manage the performance of employees, and how you manage the disciplinary process, which can be unpleasant, but unfortunately it’s necessary at times.
Casey:Thanks, Julie. What do you think are the most important things students will learn after taking this course?
Julie:Students will acquire a rich understanding of the field and the subfunctions of human resources management, which is also known as HRM. They’ll understand recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, and performance management at a deeper level. They’ll be able to think critically about each process, and understand the business impact of HRM.
Casey:What study strategies would you recommend for this course?
Julie:I would encourage students to stay on top of each week’s readings in the course text, and to pay attention to the expectations of written assignments posted by the instructor. The material is not necessarily cumulative, but it is complementary. That means it’s hard to understand recruitment and selection, and how to write a job description, if you don’t have a firm grasp of the job analysis process. It’s important to read the Syllabus carefully so you can see big picture of the course, and then dive into each week’s assignments. Make sure you actively participate in the course discussions, andimmerse yourself in each week’s learning objectives.
Casey:It sounds like a pretty intense but very practical course.
Julie:Yes, absolutely.
Casey:Is there anything else you’d like to mention before we wrap up?
Julie:I think this course is a fundamental building block of leadership education. I think students will enjoy it and faculty will enjoy teaching it.
Casey:Julie, thank you for meeting with me today.
Julie:Likewise, Casey.