Human Resource ManagementLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Understand the general foundations of HRM.
Appreciate the Hard v Soft debate in HRM.
Identify the main functional elements involved in HRM.
Appreciate the contemporary need to see HRM from a Strategic perspective.
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The student will gain a full appreciation of HRM issues from both the corporate and employee standpoint. In addition, the student will get to know the full range of HR functions carried out by HR professionals in the workplace.

Content

HRM in an historical context
Managing Human Resources Today
Hard v Soft HRM aspects (a focus on downsizing and outsourcing)
Recruitment and Selection
Training and Development
Performance Appraisal – the key issues
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Compensation

Qualifications

Management & organisational behaviour

Further information

Lectures, class participation – discussion based on the students own work experience, individual study and group project work.