MBA 2367 Human Resource Management
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APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
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MBA 2367 Human Resource Management
Responsible for the course
Bård Kuvaas
Department
Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
Term
According to study plan
ECTS Credits
5
Language of instruction
English
Introduction
Management is basically about getting things done through people. This course is intended to address how organizations can and do manage human resources in order to create an organizational climate consisting of a highly motivated and committed workforce. The course will expose the participants to the intersection between Human Resource Management (HRM) and strategy. The purpose is not to get into technical details of HRM that are best left to specialists – be it the use of selection tests or the specifics of job evaluation. Rather, the course adopts the perspective of the general manager who addresses human resource topics from a business perspective.
Learning outcome
After completion, the participants should:
- Be familiar with human resource management, including key concepts and models, issues in the management of human resources in large corporations that are critical for all managers, and the different roles played by HR department or staff.
- Be able to share experiences and knowledge among each other with respect to real world HRM issues.
- Be able to understand and apply research based evidence in parctice.
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent, 4 years work experience, managerial experience and good written and oral knowledge of the English language. Please confirm our Student regulations.
Compulsory reading
Books:
O'Reilly, Charles A., Jeffrey Pfeffer. 2000. Hidden value : how great companies achieve extraordinary results with ordinary people. Harvard Business School Press. 320 pages
Articles:
Research Articles
Recommended reading
Course outline
Introduction to HRM
(S)HRM and performance
Responsibilities and roles of the HR department
How to measure and manage the contribution of HRM?
Introduction to micro HRM research and practice
HRM and employee attitudes and behavior
Job design and job autonomy
Performance management
Compensation and motivation
The future of the HR function and HRM
Strategically managing the HRM function
Conclusions
Educational method
The course will include a combination of lectures & discussions, assignments, and one final project.
Computer-based tools
Learning process and workload
The course is conducted as a teaching module, where students have classes all day for four subsequent days, a total of 32 hours
Examination
The particiapants are evaluated through a written assignment performed individually or in groups of two, accounting for 5 ECTS credits.
Examination code(s)
MBA 23671 - written assignment; accounts for 100% to pass the program MBA 2367; 5 credits.
The course is part of a full MBA and all evaluations must be passed in order to obtain a certificate for the degree.
Examination support materials
All aids permitted.
Re-sit examination
At the next ordinary exam.
Additional information