B028600 - TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCES

English

Topics covered include trends in human resource management, job analysis and design, planning and recruiting human resources, personnel selection, training and development, performance appraisal, pay and benefits, the importance of managing human resources globally.

NOE R.A., HOLLENBECK J.R., GERHART B., WRIGHT P.M., Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 9th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2022, International Edition.

The purpose of this course is to give an introduction to human resource management and its relevance in modern-day organisations. It has been designed to provide the necessary foundational knowledge for those looking to pursue a career in HRM.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Manage the basics of Human Resource Management.
- Explain the strategic role of HR for organizations.
- Define the logical progression of HR “Planning”;
- Recognize the importance of effective job analysis and design.
- Be familiar with selection and recruitment processes.
- Understand and govern the process of training and development of HR.
- Be acquainted and apply performance appraisal techniques and processes.
- Be able to design a pay structure and describe how to recognize employee contributions with pay and benefits.

No prerequisite is required but it is recommended to have taken the Organizational design exam.

Traditional lectures, project works in groups, case studies and presentations in class.

The final exam will be written. In the event that a passing grade is achieved on the written exam, there is an additional option of taking an oral examination.

Managing Human Resources: basic concepts
Trends in human resource management
Analyzing work and designing job
Planning for and recruiting Human Resources
Selecting employees and placing them in jobs
Training employees
Developing employees for future success
Managing employees performance
Establishing a pay structure - introduction
Providing employee benefits
Managing HR globally