Human Resource Management

2023/2024

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

5

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Department of Sociology

Course type:

Elective course

When:

3 year, 1, 2 module

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Human resource management (HRM) action is taken by varied organizations to recruit, retain and motivate their employees. It also provides strong framework to put into practice HRM tools and methods. The course consists of tutorials. The tutorials involve student presentations (individual and in small groups), problems solving, case study discussion and the individual assignment (CV and cover letter).

Learning Objectives

• to give students an introduction to human resource management (HRM) and its role in the system of corporate management

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to assess the required resources and plan their use to solve practice-related problems
• Demonstrate the ability to compose and present research and analytical development projects under regulatory documents.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and acquire new knowledge and skills, including areas beyond their professional ones.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• Participate in analytical and consulting activities
• Plan and carry out project works in public opinion research and organization of work of marketing services providers
• Communicate efficiently based on communication goals and situations

Course Contents

• The key concept of Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Strategy and policies of HRM. Organizational culture. Organizational development
• Workforce planning
• Recruitment and selection
• Onboarding (induction)
• Learning and development
• Reward management. Motivation & compensation systems. Generational theory.
• Performance management and feedback
• Employee relations. Talent management. Employer brand.

Assessment Elements

• Class activities
  If the student missed the class, there is no option to rewrite this task, except for sickness absence. In this case, the student should notify the instructor about his/her sick leave. If a student missed the class, there no option to get a grade excepting for sickness absence, in this case, he/she should discuss extra activities with instructors.
• Individual assignment (CV and cover letter)
  Both documents must be uploaded to SmartLMS
• Written exam
  Written Exam includes 30 test questions (up to 2 marks for each positive answer).
• Team-based project “Analysis of HR practices” based on the chosen company
  Team-based project includes two parts: 10-page paper and presentation in the class. Both files must be uploaded to LMS. The paper should include the following parts: 1. Introduction with a description of the company (industry, size, location). 2. Problem statement. 3. The description of organizational culture that is based on at least two classifications discussed during the classes. 4. The description of HR practices. 5. Results and practical implications. 6. Conclusions References. The paper should be single-spaced throughout; Times New Roman 12-point font (except for the title page); A4 size page formatting; 2.5 cm margins on all sides. The group should be no more than 3 members.

Interim Assessment

• 2023/2024 2nd module
  0.3 * Class activities + 0.25 * Individual assignment (CV and cover letter) + 0.2 * Team-based project “Analysis of HR practices” based on the chosen company + 0.25 * Written exam

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• A handbook of human resource management practice, Armstrong, M., 2006

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Diagnosing and changing organizational culture : based on the competing values framework, Cameron, K. S., 2006

Authors

• BUDKO VIKTORIYA ALEKSANDROVNA