Lesson Plan

• Describe the purpose of HRM and its strategic role within organisations.
• Explain how each core HRM function contributes to specific organisational objectives such as profitability, growth, and innovation.
• Analyse the HRM process cycle and evaluate how aligning HR strategy with business strategy supports the achievement of targets.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint presentation on HRM functions
• Handout summarising HRM functions and objectives
• Whiteboard and markers
• Sticky notes for group activity
• Case‑study worksheets

Begin with a quick poll: “What do you think is the most important factor for a company’s success?” Connect the responses to the idea that people are central to achieving business goals. Review prior learning on business strategy and outline today’s success criteria – students will link HRM functions to organisational objectives and map the HRM process.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Students write one organisational objective on a sticky note; share and group them.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present HRM purpose and core functions with slides, highlighting links to objectives.
3. Group activity (15’) – Each group matches an HRM function to a specific objective and creates a brief justification poster.
4. Process‑flow mapping (10’) – Guided completion of a HRM cycle flowchart worksheet.
5. Case‑study analysis (15’) – Examine a real‑world company; discuss how HRM drove profit growth; report findings.
6. Check for understanding (5’) – Quick Kahoot quiz on function‑objective connections.
7. Summary & reflection (5’) – Teacher recap; students note one insight on an exit ticket.

Recap how aligning HRM activities with business goals drives performance and competitive advantage. Students complete an exit ticket stating one HRM function they will focus on in future studies. For homework, research a company where HRM has led to measurable success and write a short paragraph.