HR Management Systems

Garant předmětu:

Martin Šikýř

Lecturer:

Martin Šikýř

Tutor:

Martin Šikýř

Supervisor:

Institute of Management Studies

Synopsis:

The course is focused on the development of managerial skills in managing human resources in the organization. Through lectures and seminars, students will learn effective strategies, policies, and practices for efficient human resource management in the organization and the main tasks of managers in various activities of human resource management in the organization.

Requirements:

1) Individual/Team Presentation (40%)

2) Midterm Test (30%)

3) Final Test (30%)

1) Individual/Team Presentation (40%):

Students are required to prepare an individual/team PowerPoint presentation (about 20 minutes) on a topic related to human resource management.

Students can choose any topic they like. They can think up their topic. The design of the presentation is up to students. They will present their presentation during lectures/seminars according to the agreed schedule. Required presentation content is:

‒ a title slide;

‒ a slide with goal and method (source) definitions;

‒ a few slides with main facts and findings;

‒ a slide with 1 to 2 questions for discussion;

‒ a slide with conclusions to be remembered;

‒ a slide with references meeting the APA Style.

Students are required to upload their presentation to the Moodle on the day of their presentation and name the file as follows: Last name_ presentation (e.g., Smith_ presentation). Students can get 0-40 points according to the following criteria:

‒ Goal and method definitions: 0-8

‒ Findings and discussion: 0-8

‒ Applications and conclusions: 0-8

‒ Presentation skills and design: 0-8

‒ References and other formalities: 0-8

2) Midterm test (30%):

The midterm test is taken online in the Moodle in week 6. It covers the knowledge of the first half of lectures (1-5). It includes 15 ABCD questions (one correct); correct: 2 points; incorrect: 0 points; maximum: 30 points. The limit is 30 minutes.

3) Final test (30%):

The final test is taken online in the Moodle in week 14 or in the examination period. It covers the knowledge of the second half of lectures (6-11). It includes 15 ABCD questions (one correct); correct: 2 points; incorrect: 0 points; maximum: 30 points. The limit is 30 minutes.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. COURSE OVERVIEW. The Role of Managers in the Organization

2. The Nature of Human Resource Management

3. Organization Design, Job Design, and Job Analysis

4. Human Resource Planning

5. Employee Recruitment and Selection

6. Employee Orientation and Retention. MIDTERM TEST (ONLINE)

7. Performance Management

8. Employee Compensation

9. Employee Training and Development

10. Employee Motivation and Care

12. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

13. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

14. FINAL TEST (ONLINE)

Syllabus of tutorials:

Student presentations.

Study Objective:

After the completion of the course, the students should be able to:

‒ understand current HRM theories and concepts,

‒ identify significant issues faced by managers in HRM,

‒ recognize situational demands for specific HRM practices.

Study materials:

Required:

PowerPoint presentations to lectures provided by the instructor.

Recommended:

Armstrong, Michael. How to Manage People: Fast, Effective Management Skills that Really Get Results. Kogan Page, 2019.

Armstrong, Michael, & Taylor, Stephen. Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. Kogan Page, 2020.

Robbins, Stephen P., De Cenzo, David A., & Coulter, Mary. Fundamentals of Management, Global Edition. Pearson, 2019.

Wicks, Mike. How Not to Manage People. The Leadership Mistakes Keeping Your Team from Greatness. HarperCollins Leadership, 2020.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2023/2024:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2023/2024:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: