NA_SHRM Strategic Human Resource Management

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
Ing. Lenka Farkačová, Ph.D.
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Bc. Kateřina Konupková
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Aims of the subject: The aim of the subject is to explain the basics of modern approaches, theories, trends and current models of strategic human resources management (SHRM) to students. Students are introduced to the concept of effective human resource management, including creating a dynamic coherence between the number and structure of work tasks, evaluation, compensation, motivation and development of staff training, strengthening their participation in the process control enterprise and creating good working relationships and the development of social responsibility of organizations, including practical applications of presented problems. The basic objective of study are:
a) To acquaint students with the principles and approaches to the management of human resources in relation to the strategy formulated in the current turbulent competitive environment.
b) To provide students with the necessary amount of basic information on strategic change management trends in human resource development, the concept of enterprise systems training and development of staff.
c) To highlight the role of human resources in management processes and team work and intergenerational cooperation.
d) To acquaint students with the structure and content of the human resource management company in terms of the effects of globalization.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - understand the basic concepts of SHRM,
- explain the content, meaning and importance of individual HRM processes in companies and understand the interconnection of processes, especially in relation to strategies,
- master theoretically every separate SHRT process and will be able to prepare basic documents of SHRT,
- create "plans" including measures taken on the basis of personnel strategy or realized research and research in the company,
- implement some of the more sophisticated HRM tools,
- identify the basic barriers to SHRM in companies and minimize the risks of inefficient organizational and management work,
- manage basic personnel interviews (selection, performance evaluation, moral failure, termination of employment, etc.),
- work with current professional literature.
Syllabus
  • 1. Strategic Approach to HRM in the 21st century
  • 2. Employees and Organization: HR strategy, implementation and role of job analysis
  • 3. Motivation and Engagement Strategies
  • 4. Recruitment, Career Management Life Cycle, Talent Management
  • 5. Knowledge Management
  • 6. Managing the Performance of Individuals and Organizations with Respect to Corporate Strategy
  • 7. Employee Relations
  • 8. Care of Employees within the Corporate Strategy
  • 9. Specifics of SHRM in Multicultural Companies and SMEs
  • 10. HR Information Systems and Personnel Controlling in Relation to Company Strategy, Concept of Gamification
  • 11. Process of Project Management and Team and Intergenerational Cooperation
  • 12.SHRM and Change Management
Literature
    required literature
  • FARKAČOVÁ, Lenka. Human Resource Management for Managers: HR Processes and Strategies. Praha: Vysoká škola finanční a správní, 2023. Edice EDUCOpress. ISBN 978-80-7408- 264-1.
    recommended literature
  • ARMSTRONG, Michael. Armstrong's job evaluation handbook: a guide to achieving fairness and transparency in pay and reward. New York: Kogan Page, 2018. ISBN 9780749482428.
  • NOE, A. Raymond; HOLLENBECK, R. John; GERHART, Barry; WRIGHT, M. Patrick. Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage. 10th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2017. 734 p. ISBN 978-1-259-25506-9.
  • ARMSTRONG, Michael. Armstrong`s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: Building Sustainable Organizational Performance Improvement. 14th edition. UK: Ashford Colour Press Ltd., 2017. 776 p. ISBN 978-0749474119.
    not specified
  • Klaas Szierbowski-Seibel & Marius Claus Wehner & Rüdiger Kabst, 2019. HR Integration, HR Strategy, and HR Partnership - Comparing the "Strategic Partner" between the USA and Germany. Working Papers Dissertations 47, Paderborn University
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; consultation for students with ISP; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation in 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given additional study obligations.
Contact with the teacher: In person within the full-time teaching of the subject (once in 14 days in the combined form of study, twice per semester in the distance form of study) or in consultation hours (in person or online once a week), in writing via electronic information system (e-mail communication or e-learning applications).
Assessment methods
The course is completed with a credit and written exam. A specific written study (60% point’s min) is required to award the credit. To pass the exam it is required to answer correctly at least 60% of questions. The aim of the specific written study is to evaluate the appropriateness of setting a strategic approach to the HR in the selected company. Based on the findings, identify areas that the company could improve.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023.
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