HR Management Systems
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32ME-P-HRMN-01 | Z,ZK | 3 | 2P+1C | English |
- Course guarantor:
- Martin Šikýř
- Lecturer:
- Martin Šikýř
- Tutor:
- Martin Šikýř
- Supervisor:
- Institute of Management Studies
- Synopsis:
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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:
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1) Individual Presentation (40%)
2) Midterm Test (20%)
3) Final Test (40%)
1) Individual Presentation (40%):
Students are required to prepare an individual 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 2 to 3 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 (20%):
The midterm test is taken online in the Moodle in week 8. It covers the knowledge of 2-7 lectures. It includes 10 ABCD questions (one correct); correct: 2 points; incorrect: 0 points; maximum: 20 points. The limit is 15 minutes.
3) Final test (40%):
The final test is taken online in the Moodle in week 15 or in the examination period. It covers the knowledge of 2-14 lectures. It includes 20 ABCD questions (one correct); correct: 2 points; incorrect: 0 points; maximum: 40 points. The limit is 25 minutes.
- Syllabus of lectures:
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2. COURSE OVERVIEW. The Role of Managers in the Organization
3. The Nature of Human Resource Management
4. Organization Design and HR Planning
5. Employee Recruitment and Selection
6. Employee Orientation and Retention
7. MIDTERM TEST (ONLINE)
8. Performance Management.
9. Performance Review and Feedback
10. Employee Training and Development
11. Employee Compensation
12. Employee Engagement
13. Employee Well-Being
14. Handling Employee Problems
15. FINAL TEST (ONLINE)
- Syllabus of tutorials:
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Student presentations.
- Study Objective:
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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:
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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 2025/2026:
- Time-table is not available yet
- Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri - The course is a part of the following study plans: