Course: Human Resources Management

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Course title Human Resources Management
Course code KŘE/KHRM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Holátová Darja, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kocourková Markéta, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1. Position of HRM. Human Potential Management. 2. Development in Micro-, Median-, Macro- Environment. 3. The Social, Legal, and Organizational Context of Personnel Decisions. 4. Human Resources Strategies in a Competitive Environment. 5. Acceptance of Globalisation Process, EU Policy. 6. Personnel Management. Manager´s Roles. 7. Personnel Management - activities. 8. Manpower and Human Potential Development. 9. Work Motivation. Team managing. 10. Productivity. Labour Costs. 11. Quality of Work Environment. Safety, Health. 12. International Dimensions of HRM - Intercultural Management. 13. Culture, Climate, and Ethics. 14. International, European and Worldwide Labour Market.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The Course provides Students with Basic Principles about HRM and an Overview of the Present HRM and Personnel Management trends.
Students understand the principles of Human Resources Management and should be able to apply them in practice.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Seminar work

Credit Requirements: Active participation The seminar work have to be uploaded to Moodle Students have to elaborate literature review on the chosen topic: Minimum 8 pages (A4) Minimum 8 references Content of the seminar paper 1) title page 2) content 3) introduction 4) literature review 5) practical application in chosen company 6) references - APA 6th citation style Exam writing examination (10 questions - 4 closed and 6 open questions, 25 minutes, maximum will be 20 points; minimum will be 15 points) oral examination (discussion on 2 assigned questions)
Recommended literature
  • Armstrong, M., & Taylor, S. Armstrong´s handbook of human resource management practise. London: Kogan Page, 2017.
  • Mathis, Robert L.; Jackson, John Harold,; Valentine, Sean; Meglich, Patricia A. Human resource management. Fifteenth edition. Boston : Cengage Learning, 2015. ISBN 978-1-305-50070-9.
  • Noe, Raymond A.; Hollenbeck, John R.; Gerhart, Barry A.; Wright, Patrick M. Human resource management : gaining a competitive advantage. 10e. New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2017. ISBN 978-1-259-57812-0.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Management of Commerce (1) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer