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- 1. Sharjah British IntlSchool Introduction to Human Resource Management Section 4: Human Resources | Grade 12 American Curriculum Week Week 1 Lesson Lesson 1 Date January 2026
- 2. Curriculum Links &UAE Agenda Curriculum Link Aligned with Grade 12 American Business Standards, focusing on the core concepts and techniques of Human Resource Management. UAE Agenda 2026 Building a Competitive Knowledge Economy through effective human capital management and the development of a skilled workforce. Emiratisation (Nafis) The role of HR in supporting the integration of UAE Nationals into the private sector workforce, aligning with national strategic goals. UAE Labor Market Understanding the strategic importance of HR in the UAE's rapidly evolving business landscape and international labor market.
- 3. Objectives & SuccessCriteria Lesson Objectives Define Human Resource Management (HRM) and its role in the management process. Identify the responsibilities of line managers vs. staff (HR) managers. Understand the factors influencing job advertisement placement and content. Success Criteria All Students Can define HRM and list three responsibilities of an HR manager. Most Students Can explain the difference between line and staff managers and identify key components of a job ad. Some Students Can evaluate the strategic role of HR metrics in modern business decision-making. SEN Support Use a visual matching task to link HR functions to their descriptions with simplified language.
- 4. Starter: 5 TOBEGIN Quick Quiz Which department is responsible for paying staff? A) Human Resources B) Finance C) Sales Last Term Review How might businesses respond to higher corporation tax? Discussion What are the main departments you would expect to find in a hotel or a retail store? Scenario Can you think of a scenario where poor communication between departments could lead to problems? SEN Visual Support Finance HR Sales Communication
- 5. What is HRM? TheDefinition The process of acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees, and attending to their labor relations, health, safety, and fairness concerns. The Management Process Planning Organizing Staffing Leading Controlling Key Insight: HRM is not just a department; it is a set of techniques used by all managers to get results through people.
- 6. Line vs. Staff(HR) Managers Line Managers Direct Authority: Authorized to direct the work of subordinates. Goal Focused: Responsible for accomplishing the organization's primary goals. Decision Makers: Final say on hiring and firing within their department. SEN Support: Visual T-Chart Directing Work Advising & Support Staff (HR) Managers Advisory Role: Assist and advise line managers in specialized areas. Specialists: Experts in recruiting, hiring, compensation, and labor relations. Support System: Provide the tools and techniques for line managers to succeed. Partnership for Success
- 7. Strategic HR &Metrics The Strategic Role of HR Strategy Execution: HR helps formulate and execute company strategy by ensuring the workforce has the right skills and motivation. Measurement: "What gets measured gets managed." Metrics are crucial for modern HR managers to prove value. Modern HR is data-driven. Metrics allow managers to make informed decisions about hiring, training, and retention. Key HR Metrics Employee Turnover Rates Cost Per Hire Training ROI
- 8. Mid-Plenary: Differentiated Tasks TaskA: Foundation Job Ad Checklist List 5 essential pieces of information that should be included in every job advertisement. • Think about what an applicant needs to know. • Consider the location and pay. • What is the deadline? Task B: Development Recruitment Strategy Explain why a business might choose to advertise a job internally rather than externally. • List one advantage of internal recruitment. • List one disadvantage of internal recruitment. Task C: Extension Strategic Analysis Analyze a scenario where poor communication between the HR department and a Line Manager leads to a hiring mistake. • How could this mistake impact the business? • Suggest two ways this could be prevented in the future.
- 9. Advertising a JobVacancy Influencing Factors Job Type Specialized roles need niche platforms; general roles use broad job boards. Recruitment Goal Internal (promote from within) vs. External (new talent). Geographic Reach Local community vs. International talent pool. Budget Cost of premium job boards vs. free social media posts. SEN Support: Decision Tree Internal Role? Company Intranet Local Role? Local Newspaper Global Role? LinkedIn / Indeed Strategic placement ensures the right candidates see the vacancy at the right time.
- 10. Anatomy of aJob Ad Essential Information Job Title Business Information Location of the Job Pay & Benefits Working Hours Brief Job Description How to Apply Closing Date Quick Discussion Just a Minute Why is a closing date essential for the HR department when managing a vacancy?
- 11. Exit Ticket: 3-2-1Reflection 3 HRM Functions List three core functions of Human Resource Management. 2 Manager Roles Identify two differences between a Line Manager and an HR Manager. 1 UAE Vision Write one way HR supports the UAE's vision for a competitive workforce. Complete this reflection on your exit slip before leaving the classroom.
- 12. Summary & NextSteps Lesson Recap Defined Human Resource Management and its strategic role in the management process. Explored the distinct responsibilities of Line Managers and Staff (HR) Managers. Identified the factors influencing job advertisement placement and essential content. Connected HRM strategies to the UAE Agenda 2026 for a competitive knowledge economy. Due Next Lesson Homework Find a real job advertisement online and highlight the 8 key pieces of information we discussed today. Be prepared to share. Next Lesson Job Analysis & Job Descriptions: How businesses define roles before they start the recruitment process.