Delivered at:: Department of Management

Course type:: Elective course

When:: 2 year, 2 module

Instructors

Veselova, Liudmila S.

Ruban, Arina

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Abstract

The course focuses on the comparison of labor market in Europe and Asia. By studying the talent management policies, specific cases in different countries, historical development, equality situation in Europe and Asia to help students form their perspectives on labor market.

Learning Objectives

Understand the concept of labor, labor market, talent, talent management
Understand talent management trends in Europe and Asia
Gain perspective on women’s status in Europe and Asia
Gain general understanding of the phenomenon of labor in Asia

Expected Learning Outcomes

To have a general understanding of the labor market in Europe and Asia.

Course Contents

Introduction. Changing of the labor market landscape in Europe and Asia at the end of XX-beginning XXI century
Comparison of Talent management trends in Europe and Asia
Changes of women’s status in Europe
Changes of women’s status in Asia: main trends of gender labor participation in Asia. Case of China, India and South Korea
The phenomenon of labor in Asia: difficulties with employment of graduates and the acute shortage of labor. On example of China
Labor force in India & group presentation

Assessment Elements

Final presentation(group)
Essay (Individual)
Participation of in class discussion

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 2nd module
0.3 * Essay (Individual) + 0.5 * Final presentation(group) + 0.2 * Participation of in class discussion

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Veselova, A., Latukha, M., & Veselova, L. (2018). Talent Management in Asia-Pacific Region: How Not to Lose Global Competition for Talents. Working Papers.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Gimpelson, V., & Kapeliushnikov, R. (2011). Labor market adjustment: Is Russia different? Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.B789D834

Authors

Budko Viktoriia Aleksandrovna

Master’s Programme 'International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region'

Contacts

Changing labor markets in the Asia-Pacific region