Unit Objectives

To provide learners with the ability to understand and analyze the impact of main internal and external environmental forces on organisational strategy and management of people. Also enables the learner to analyse a range of organisational contexts and how they develop ways to respond to such environmental forces and the role of HR professionals in contributing to it.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically evaluate the environment of modern organizations and the changing nature of contemporary HRM.
  • Critically evaluate the impact of changes to the structure and nature of industry, employment law, and working patterns on HRM.
  • Explain the process of strategic management and evaluate the role of HR professionals in contributing to it.
  • Evaluate the application of HR practices in a range of organisational contexts.