This course examines the policies and practices of human resources management in the public sector. Emphasis will be placed on comparing the differences between the private and public sectors. Specific topics include staffing, training and development, performance management, and staff relations. The course also considers recent human resources management developments in the public sector in the rest of China and overseas.

CILO-1: Identify and explain some basic principles in economics of HR. CILO-2: Summarize and explain the basic ideas behind empirical research in HR. CILO-3: Explain the main human resources (HR) theories, and discuss applications published in leading public administration and management journals. CILO-4: Apply research design and data analysis techniques to solve theoretical and applied problems. CILO-5: Communicate the research design effectively, take feedback and learn to improve your ideas through communication.