Human Resources Management
Code
2336
Credits
3,5
Teacher in charge
Filipa Castanheira
Teaching language
English
Objectives
People are often considered organization s most valuable resources. The perspective taken is that of a manager concerned with the design, implementation and maintenance of HRM strategies to obtain a more motivated and effective workforce.
The HRM course focuses on the strategic dimension of people within organizations; how managers can attract and retain the best suited people; how to develop, evaluate and reward them so that the objectives of the firm are attained. We will deal with these topics from the individual managers perspective and the HR functional perspective. The HRM course is aimed at management students and their future role as managers of people, irrespective of their position within the firm.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
-HRM and Corporate Strategy
-Attracting, Selecting & Retaining high quality talent
-Developing Talent
-Reward Management
-Performance Management
Bibliography
Teaching method
A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used in this course. Every session will have lectures, paper and case study discussions by students and/or role play.
Evaluation method
(A) Papers: 1 Individual Report: 15%
All students are required to deliver a 2 pages report (max.) summarizing the main learning points of one of the topics listed for the class discussions, as well as how those can be applied in the context of a changing, competitive organization. Students are expected to use the bibliography recommended for each topic (see course outline).
These reports are due at the BEGINNING of the session in which they are discussed. Students are expected to have read the papers in the first session it in order to discuss it. Presentation guidelines:
-Times New Roman, 12, line spacing 1,5, Top and Bottom margins: 2.5 cm; Left and Right margins: 3 cm.
(B) Case-study: 1 Group Report: 35%
In order to have a very practical and applied pedagogical approach, each group will have to prepare one case study based on one real company. This assignment is a description of the HR system (and HR practices) and its relation to organizational strategy. Students are asked to organize an interview with an HRM professional (or someone responsible for HRM within the organization).
The report must give concise information on 1. HRM strategy (Did the organization formulate an HRM strategy Why did it chose that strategy ); 2. HRM professional (Provide an overall brief description of the manager you interviewed); 3. HRM organization (Explain how the HRM function is organized within the company and who is involved in which HRM activities); 4. HRM system (analyze the various HRM practices and how they fit the HRM system); 5. Conclusion: Present a critical comparison between theory and the daily practice as seen within the organization you analyzed). The groups must deliver a 10-12 pages report.
The interview script and the transcription must be included in appendix. The report is due on XX (Please leave the report on Filipa Castanheira s mail box nº67). Presentation guidelines: Times New Roman, 12, line spacing 1,5, Top and Bottom margins: 2.5 cm; Left and Right margins: 3 cm. Groups composition will be provided by the MCO.
C) Mandatory final exam: 40%A mandatory final exam will take place on XXX.
(D) Class Participation: 10%Class contribution will be rewarded based on attendance, attitude and added value. Students are not expected to be an expert on HRM topics, but are expected to be well-prepared, careful and constructive.
Class contribution will be evaluated based on a continuous score of the quality and relevance of students participation. It is students responsibility to keep their names visible so that contributions can be properly registered. Top contributors: Students that improve the learning process and the quality of the discussions, either through constructive questioning or through sharing illustrative examples. These students are actively and consistently involved in the class (16-20 points out of a total of 20 points).
Fair contributors: Students that participate moderately in the discussion. Offer vague input or participate less frequently. These students prepare the discussions and make constructive comments/questions (6-15 points out of a total of 20 points).
Poor contributors: These students express only limited or occasional contributions to the discussion, and therefore have a limited impact in the collective learning process (0-5 points out of a total of 20 points).
A minimum grade of 9.5 (in 20) is mandatory in any single component of the grade in order to pass the course.