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SYLLABUS

Human Resource Management, 7,5 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Single Subject Course MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Business administration - FÖA SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   723G12

AIM OF THE COURSE

Having completed the course, the student should be able to - describe the development of HRM as a research field, - recognize and explain key practices and principles of HRM as well as of HRM as part of a general management ‘toolkit’, - process, critically analyse and reflect upon literature within the HRM field, - connect and compare HRM research findings and real life experiences, - integrate knowledge gained through reading, discussions and experiences and express it orally and in writing, - analyse and find solutions to basic HRM problems, and reflect upon the outcomes of actions taken, - engage in constructive dialogue with HR practitioners, - realize the centrality of individuals, teams and interaction in the organization, - display a critical and reflective attitude towards what s/he reads and experiences, - appreciate the difficulties and possibilities of diverse workgroups.

CONTENTS

The course is based on the assumption that most students who take it are likely to embark upon careers as junior/middle managers rather than specialist HR practitioners. In these roles they will be subject to three sets of pressures: i) managing their personal performance and career; ii) managing the performance and careers of subordinates; iii) managing the policies emanating from HR specialists. The course is designed to equip students with the tools to help manage these (potentially conflicting) pressures.

TEACHING

The course is designed to encourage active participation and the students are involved in various forms of interactive learning situations. The basic learning pillars are - Interactive lectures, complemented with reading, - Individual reflection papers based on lectures, readings and team discussions - Theme days, where teams are responsible for carrying out HRM practices in the class and teaching other students - Case work in virtual teams, where the students will show their ability to analyse a company and its HRM practices and propose solutions. Moreover, they will gain experience of working in and managing dispersed teams, using technology as the main form for communication. Language of instruction: English.

EXAMINATION

The course will be examined throughout the course, by the means of gathering points for the various tasks. A larger portion of points can be acquired through a final paper and casework. - Papers - Casework - Preparation of a learning module - Feedback - Active participation Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least two years of undergraduate studies, one of which must be in a discipline relevant to the course. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to "Engelska B"; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paperbased 575 + TWE-score 4.5, internetbased 90 TWE-score 20), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Human Resource Management Human Resource Management   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering             Registrar No: 127/07-41   Course Code: 723G12           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Business administration - FÖA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G2X   Basic level       SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2008-12-20