National University of Singapore
NUS Business School
Department of Management and Organisation
Module Code and Title: BMA5407 Managing Human Capital in Organisations
Semester 1, AY2015/2016
Module Instructor(s) & Coordinator*: Lowe Joo Yong
Module Description:
This module discusses basic theories, concepts, practices and current issues in the management of
human capital in organizations. Topics include recruitment & selection, performance management,
compensation & benefits, learning & development, etc. It will also discuss the impact of
globalization on human capital and cross-cultural management of human capital.
Learning Outcomes:
After this module, students will have a better understanding of
1. the importance and challenges of good Human Capital management;
2. the full spectrum of the HCM functions and their interlinkages;
3. the impact of globalisation on HCM and cross-cultural management.
Modes of Teaching and Learning:
This will be a small seminar class with a great emphasis on active participation and discussion.
Teaching methods include lectures, experiential exercises, video-based learning, case studies,
discussions and debates. This module emphasizes a self-directed approach to learning, and
students are encouraged to initiate learning activities that will add value to the class.
Syllabus:
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Introduction to Human Capital Management
Changing perspectives of HCM
Organisational strategy & culture and HCM
Employee relations & trade unionism
Recruitment & selection
Performance management
Compensation & benefits
Learning & development
Talent management
Diversity & global HCM
Emerging issues in HCM
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Readings:
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Recommended reading:
For each topic, the professor’s lecture materials will be the basic content for understanding the
topic. However, at this level, students are expected to take the initiative to refer to whichever
books or chapters that will further enhance their understanding of the topic.
The following can serve as a basic reference text:
Ghee Soon Lim, Robert Mathis & John Jackson (2010) Human Resource Management: An Asian
Edition, Singapore: Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.
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Supplementary reading:
Through the semester, the professor may also prescribe book chapters, articles, journal papers and
case studies as and when required.
Assessment (%): 100% CA
Learning Contribution
Group Project
Final Test (in class)
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ACADEMIC HONESTY & PLAGIARISM
Academic integrity and honesty is essential for the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge. The
University and School expect every student to uphold academic integrity & honesty at all times.
Academic dishonesty is any misrepresentation with the intent to deceive, or failure to
acknowledge the source, or falsification of information, or inaccuracy of statements, or cheating at
examinations/tests, or inappropriate use of resources.
Plagiarism is ‘the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's
own' (The New Oxford Dictionary of English). The University and School will not condone
plagiarism. Students should adopt this rule - You have the obligation to make clear to the assessor
which is your own work, and which is the work of others. Otherwise, your assessor is entitled to
assume that everything being presented for assessment is being presented as entirely your own
work. This is a minimum standard. In case of any doubts, you should consult your instructor.
Additional guidance is available at:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/acceptance.html#NUSCodeofStudentConduct
Online Module on Plagiarism:
http://emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/
Pre-requisite:
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Pre-requisite:
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