IB Business Management — Topic 2.1

Introduction to human resource management

Topic 2.1 covers the fundamentals of HRM, including workforce planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, appraisal, and dismissal. Students understand the full employee lifecycle and how HR decisions affect business performance.

Sub-topics in Topic 2.1

2.1.1Functions of HRM2.1.2Recruitment and selection2.1.3Training and development2.1.4Appraisal and performance management2.1.5Dismissal and redundancy2.1.6Labour turnover2.1.7Flexible work arrangements

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