NA_SHRM Strategic Human Resource Management

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Karel Havlíček, Ph.D., MBA (seminar tutor)
Ing. Helena Pleskotová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Helena Pleskotová
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ing. Markéta Knížková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NA_SHRM/pBMPH: Mon 8:45–9:29 S11, Mon 9:30–10:15 S11, H. Pleskotová
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 HR management to students. On completion of this course, students should also be able to define these key concepts and theories: Human Capital Management, Competency-based Management, Knowledge Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. Students should also know about: globalization and competition trends and their shaping of HRM, implications for managers and HR specialists of organizational behaviour theory, contribution of HR to knowledge management, ethical dimension of HRM, career management life cycle and talent management systems, diversity management and specifics of HRM in multicultural companies and SME. Competencies: Ability to implement acquired information in real life situations.  Ability to search for, process and analyze information coming from different sources  Ability to make objective and just judgement.  Ability to support principles of social responsibility.
Learning outcomes
On completing this module students will understand the connections to real business life. They will proceed step by step trough theory towards the application. After all lectures and seminars students will understand the difference and meaning of HRM and Strategic HRM, its framework, and alignment of SHRM to business strategy. Students will gain a detailed knowledge about: - the fundamental concept of HRM; - the goals of HRM; - the philosophy of HRM; - models of HRM; - the HRM architecture; - the ethical dimension of HRM; - HRM in SMEs - small amd medium sized enterprises representing back bone of each economy. Students will also understand and discuss key goals of strategic HRM as follows: - support the organization in achieving its overall activities by developing and implementing HR strategies that are fully integrated with the business strategy; - contribute to the development of a high-performance culture; - ensure that the organization has the talented, skilled and engaged employees they need; - create a positive employment relationship between management and employees and a climate of mutual trust; - encourage the application of an ethical approach to people management. Finally students will understand the role and organization of HR function, its role in 21st century and importance for the business.
Syllabus
  • 1. Strategic Approach to HRM 2. Strategic Goals of Strategic Management for an Organization 3. Culture and Structure of an Organization, Corporate Social Responsibility 4. Human Capital Management, Competency-based Management 5. Knowledge Management 6. Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection 7. Motivation and Engagement 8. Performance Management 9. Strategic Human Resource Development 10. HR Policies, Procedures, Systems and Digitalization 11. Career Management Life Cycle, Talent Management 12. Specifics of HRM in Multicultural Companies and SME
Literature
    required literature
  • ARMSTRONG, M.; TAYLOR, S. Armstrong´s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice.13th ed. Philadelphia: Kogan Page, 2014. 880 p. ISBN 978-0-7494-6964-1.
    recommended literature
  • 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.
  • WHEELEN, T. L.; HUNGER, D.J. ; HOFFMAN, A. N.; BAMFORD, Ch. E. Concepts in Strategic Management and Business Policy: Globalization, Innovation, and Sustainability. 14th ed. London: Pearson Education Limited, 2015. 400 p. ISBN 978-1-292-05657-9.
  • KIMBALL, D. Ch. Cases in Human Resource Management. 1st ed. London: SAGE Publishing, 2016. 85 p. ISBN 978-15063332147.
  • ARMSTRONG, M. How to Manage People. [e-book] 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Kogan Page, 2013. 172 p. ISBN 978-0-7494-6708-1.
Teaching methods
The course is delivered in 12 lectures (90 mins.) in full-time study and 4 tutorials (90 mins.) in part-time study. The course consists of lectures and seminars which require active participation of students at all stages of the teaching process. The course is comprised of case studies, completing and presenting projects, brainstorming and moderated group discussion.
Assessment methods
Compiling a semestral project with a suggested structure including a practical part of at 10 standard pages, its presentation and defence including answering tutor’s questions. Compiling a case study of cca 3 standard pages. Presentation and defence. Students will not be awarded credits if they fail to submit their semestral work on time. The subject is completed by exam. Grading will be based on an individual oral examination.
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: 8 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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