TIME FOR A CHANGE?

A HUMAN
RESOURCE EDUCATION PROGRAM IN FLUX
CASE STUDY
Anuradha Srinivasan & Sherine Mitto
GR 506: Human Resources Management
International College of the Cayman Islands
 Table of Contents
Introduction

Literature Review

Case Study Synopsis

Case Study Questions & Answers

Conclusion
 Introduction

What is an academic curriculum?

The design and development of a curriculum

Case Study description

 Literature Review

Curriculum Guidelines for HRM

SHRM Research

SHRM Guidebook
Case Study Synopsis

Decrease in enrollment

Outdated curriculum

Issues in the curriculum re-design

Question 1

In the first revision, Pat, the most junior of the

HRM faculty, was asked to lead the curriculum
revision team which consisted of all senior,
tenured faculty. In your opinion, was she the right
person to lead the team? Why or why not?
Question 2

At this time, the HR faculty are faced with a

dilemma. Should the curriculum be changed to
reflect the new SHRM Curriculum Guidelines even
though the process is extensive and enrollment in
the program is down? Why or why not?
Question 3
If the decision is made to change the curriculum
again, how should it be structured in order to best
cover all of the material that needs to be
addressed (according to the guidelines and the
HR literature)? Is it possible to create a flexible
curriculum that can easily adapt to changes in the
workplace in a rigid, bureaucratic academic
environment? How would you create such a
curriculum?
Question 4

Why isnt Chris more involved in the HRM

curriculum redesign process? Should he be the
one to lead the team through the next round of
changes? Why or why not? If not, who should be
the person to lead the team if additional
personnel are not available?
Question 5

Do you think that Chris problems are unique to

the academic environment or are they similar
to those faced by managers in other
environments or industries?
 Conclusion

Focus on increasing enrollment

Flexible curriculum

Focus on wider student demographic

Harmonize course objectives to industry requirements

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