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ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF BUSINESS, COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE
Course Code: HRM 402
Course Title: GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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Developer and Instructor: DR. HELLEN NKIROTE MUGAMBI

SECTION 1: PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

This section consists of the following components:
a) Welcome Note
b) New to Online Education?
c) Meet the People Tour
d) Intercession
e) Let’s Chat
f) Netiquette
g) Welcome Survey
A. WELCOME NOTE

Hello to you all learners and welcome to yet another semester. I am Dr. Hellen Mugambi and I
will be your tutor for this unit. I will begin by giving you a brief introduction to the unit. I shall
be uploading study material every week. We shall also have several virtual classes which you
are all expected to attend without fail. I shall keep record of your attendance. Our classes will be
on google meet and a link will always be sent to you in good time. I shall communicate the day
for our classes in good time. Welcome.

B. NEW TO ONLINE EDUCATION?

Principles of Online Education
Online education is a flexible instructional delivery system. Instructor/learner interaction and
distribution on teaching and learning materials is technologically enabled. Online education
provides a unique study experience. It is majorly self-driven and internal motivation to see you
go through your study is a prerequisite. These guidelines are critical in helping you achieve
efficiency and effectiveness through-out your study period at St Paul’s University.

1) Manage your time.

2) Establish your priorities.
3) Look out for deadlines and honor them.
4) Be in constant communication with your course lecturers.
5) Create and maintain online study groups.
6) Cultivate self-discipline.
7) Dedicate 3 hours of study for each unit per week.
8) Conduct thorough research on questions provided.
9) Create a noise-free study environment at work and/or home.

C. MEET THE PEOPLE TOUR

My name is Dr. Hellen Nkirote Mugambi. I am specialized in Business courses with

special interest in Human Resource Management course. I am a certifies Human
Resource Professional Kenya (CHRP-K) and a certified mediator. I am a born again
Christian, a wife and a mother. I shall be taking you this course this semester. If you
want to reach me you can do so through my email hmugambi@spu.ac.ke and I will get
back to you. You can also reach me on 0722352273 but only on official days and
working time.
 Dr. Hellen Nkirote Mugambi

D. INTERCESSION
Our most loving father we invite you to walk with us throughout this semester. May you grant us
good health and enable us achieve the purpose of this unit. May it be of benefit to use and the
community we serve/we shall serve. Grant us wisdom, knowledge and understanding. This is our
humble prayer in \jesus name. Amen!

Meditation
The Lord is our strength and refuge in times of trouble. Psalms 46:1

LET’S CHAT
Kindly if you have any general question(s) regarding the course you can post it in this forum.

E. NETIQUETTE
The Dos of Online Education
Netiquette is also known as internet etiquette. This is the socially acceptable behavior while
transacting/engaging with each other on the internet. You will be required to attend online
meetings and online classes and just like there are rules that govern our conduct on face-to- face
interactions, the online environment dictates that we observe certain norms as a way of ensuring
that everyone feels comfortable engaging in the virtual space.

Best practice dictates the following:

i. Plan in advance and identify a serene place where you will be seated for the online
session
 ii. Set up and initiate the joining of the online session at least 15 minutes before so as to
check on your connection
iii. You are communicating to and with other people. In everything you do, be empathetic
iv. In case of interpersonal conflicts or where you have a complaint with regards to
colleagues’ online conduct, notify the meeting host
v. Upload an official photograph on your profile for ease of identification

a) As soon as you join an online meeting:

i. Ensure that you mute your mic to minimize noise to all the participants
ii. If not in an official space, turn off your video always (you can turn on-upon
request)
iii. Use the chat box provided to post any questions, queries and comments. These
will always be addressed before the end of the session
iv. Await to be allowed to unmute your mic and ask a question
v. Refrain from taking over the presentation.
Do not click on the ‘Present now’ icon
b) While speaking or writing:
i. Use the official language of communication
ii. Be kind and professional
iii. Maintain a respectful tone
iv. Respect people’s diversity
v. Keep your comments simple and short
To succeed in an Online Course:
1. For this unit, you are required to spend at least 3 hours every week to study and engage in
teaching and learning activities that have been uploaded. Depending on varying factors,
you can spend more or less time to cover the week activities.
2. Observe all deadlines for all teaching and learning activities as provided for by the course
facilitator and the academic calendar.
3. It is our expectation that all teaching and learning activities will be undertaken by you
individually except where instructed otherwise.
4. An online student is self-paced. Enjoy the flexibility while ensuring that all the schedule
provided is adhered to.
5. Make reference to the netiquette provided above so that proper communication standards
and professionalism are maintained as you interact with your facilitator and colleagues
online.
6. Use the following contacts for the Support System:
i. The course facilitator for questions about the course at hmugambi@spu.ac.ke
ii. For technical issues, contact the Technical Support team at
icthelpdesk@spu.ac.ke, ictodel@spu.ac.ke
iii. For other questions about virtual teaching and learning, please email
distancelearning@spu.ac.ke/ respective Heads of Departments.

Virtual class learning and teaching sessions will consist of:

a) presentations by the educator;
b) student individual, small group, and large group activities and discussions;
c) case studies; and
d) student individual and group presentations for designated weeks and topics only.

THANK YOU