Human Resource Management

2026/2027

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

5

Кредиты

Кто читает:

Департамент социологии

Статус:

Курс по выбору

Когда читается:

3-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватель

Рослова Александра Олеговна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This seminar-based course provides students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in human resource management (HRM) in both Russian and international contexts. The course emphasizes independent and collaborative learning through critical analysis of contemporary scholarly articles, preparation and delivery of presentations, and active participation in discussions. Students are encouraged to effectively use AI tools to support their research while prioritizing their own critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, the course focuses on developing key soft skills, including communication, teamwork, and leadership. Through case studies, group discussions, and hands-on assignments, students will explore traditional and innovative HRM approaches, equipping them with the competencies necessary for thriving careers in today’s dynamic business environment—regardless of their prior experience.

Learning Objectives

• To provide students with a theoretical foundation, practical competencies, and comprehensive understanding of core human resource management functions relevant to contemporary organizations operating in both Russian and international contexts.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Outline techniques for effective teamwork in solving HR tasks and achieving group objectives.
• List key applications of HR analytics and consulting in organizational contexts.
• Adapt communication strategies for diverse HR stakeholders and purposes.
• Demonstrate autonomous learning through critical engagement with HRM discipline materials.
• Demonstrate responsibility and strengthen self-discipline through consistent attendance of course sessions.
• Acquire communicative competencies critically important for the development of contemporary organizations.
• Master the core set of skills required for managing people in the modern, volatile business context.

Course Contents

• Fundamentals of human resource management
• Delivering HR and Human resource management processes
• Organization and Factors affecting the behaviour of people at work
• People resourcing and Employment practices
• Learning and development. Performance management
• Reward management. Employment relations. Employee wellbeing
• HR practices. International HRM
• People management skills and competencies

Assessment Elements

• Project
  Topic “What factors related to HR strategy influence performance in the particular company at individual, group, or organizational levels?” Students work as a team of 3-4 people for this project. Deliverables will include company profile, HR strategy overview, key HR factors identified, analytical framework, impact on performance, critical evaluation, and recommendations. Students should select his/her/their organization for this project based both on publicly available data and personal experience. The format of the group project is an oral presentation with written comments on PowerPoint slides incorporating personal reflections of the analysis. Extensive written comments are possible. Time for the presentation is 10 minutes, 5-7 minutes for answering questions. The presentation must be uploaded to the Smart LMS not later than the established deadline. All mini-group members must present their projects.
• Active Participation in Seminars
  A common challenge for lecturer is managing punctuality and active collaboration among students. We hope to address this point by rewarding the desired behavior with a grading weight of 25%. The grade for class attendance would be calculated as follows: total number of student attendance divided by Number of expected class attendance × 10.
• Motivation Theories in Action
  Students select one theory for analysis and presentation. Students will work in groups of 3–4 people. Each group must explain the core idea of the chosen motivation theory in a clear and structured way, identify key concepts, assumptions, and mechanisms of motivation, provide 1–2 real-life business or organizational examples illustrating how the theory works in practice, critically evaluate the theory (strengths, limitations, relevance in modern organizations), propose how managers can apply this theory to motivate employees. Presentation format: 7-10 minutes presentation + 3 minutes Q&A.Visual support required (PowerPoint). All group members must participate in presenting.
• Employee Wellbeing: Research and Insights
  Students will work in groups of 3–4 people. The goal of this assignment is to explore contemporary approaches to employee wellbeing using recent academic or professional sources. Each group must find 2–3 recent articles on employee wellbeing, summarize the key ideas, concepts, and findings from the selected sources, identify main trends and practices in employee wellbeing, compare perspectives across the selected articles, provide a critical analysis, suggest practical recommendations for organizations based on the findings. Presentation format: 7-10 minutes presentation + 3 minutes Q&A.Visual support required (PowerPoint). All group members must participate in presenting.
• Personal Development Plan for Career Readiness
  Students complete this task individually. After the facilitation session on employers’ expectations from university graduates, each student uses the session’s findings and personal reflection to create a Personal Development Plan (PDP) structured with the 10-20-70 learning formula: 10% formal learning, 20% social/mentoring learning, 70% experiential learning (on-the-job practice, projects, internships, simulations).

Interim Assessment

• 2026/2027 2nd module
  0.2 * Employee Wellbeing: Research and Insights + 0.2 * Active Participation in Seminars + 0.3 * Project + 0.1 * Personal Development Plan for Career Readiness + 0.2 * Motivation Theories in Action

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Michael Armstrong, & Stephen Taylor. (2020). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. London: Kogan Page. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2331872

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• 9780192535993 - Jaap Paauwe-Elaine Famdale - Strategy, HRM, and Performance : A Contextual Approach - 2017 - OUP Oxford - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1630769 - nlebk - 1630769

Authors

• Roslova Aleksandra Olegovna