BA_HRM Human Resources Management

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Lenka Farkačová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Lenka Farkačová, Ph.D.
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Bc. Kamila Procházková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BA_HRM/cECPH: each even Tuesday 15:45–16:29 E305, each even Tuesday 16:30–17:15 E305, L. Farkačová
BA_HRM/pECPH: each even Tuesday 12:15–12:59 E305, each even Tuesday 13:00–13:45 E305, each even Tuesday 14:00–14:44 E305, each even Tuesday 14:45–15:30 E305, L. Farkačová
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The objective of this subject is to introduce basics of Human Resource Management in order to understand all processes of this function. To introduce simple administrative processes, continuously follow to the more important, more complicated, more responsible and strategic tasks, that are all important for the creation of competitive advantage as recruitment and selection of employees, their development and training, compensation and benefits, succession planning, performance management, environment, health and safety, labour legislation, HR information system,, employee opinion surveys etc. Special attention will be paid to e-learning which plays significant part of development and training. All the named functions will be based and framed by the organizational culture, essential for the success. Human resource management will be understood as vital part of business.
Learning outcomes
Upon the course completion the students will be able to:
- implement acquired information in real life situations;
- analyse information coming from different sources;
- make objective and just judgement;
- to support principles of social responsibility.
Syllabus
  • 1. Definition and role of Human Resource Management
  • 2. Organizational behaviour x individual behaviour, Ethical Dimension of HRM, CSR
  • 3. Management and Leadership, managerial challenges
  • 4. Motivation
  • 5. Human resource management and business plan
  • 6. Recruitment and selection of employees, hiring, terminations
  • 7. Performance management
  • 8. Compensation and benefits
  • 9. Training and development of employees
  • 10. Succession planning, Cross-generational cooperation; Specifics of HRM in case of SMEs
  • 11. Interpersonal processes, communication, decision making
  • 12. Organizational processes and structure: development of organizational structure, organizational culture, change management
Literature
    required literature
  • 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.
  • ARVINEN – MUONDO, Raisa and Stephen PERKINS. Organizational Behaviour: People, Process, Work and Human Resource Management. 1st edition. UK and USA: Kogan Page Ltd., 2013. 352 p. ISBN 978-0-07-8112716-8.
    recommended literature
  • HUMPHREY, Ronald. H. Power: The Leadership Mantra: How to Develop an Effective Leadership and Management Skills. E-book 2017. 160 p. ASIN: BO711F55BL.
  • 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.
Teaching methods
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 classroom lecturing, case studies discussions, feedback and presentation sessions, essays writing, presentation and defence of group projects. Information for students with ISP: Attendance at online lectures is recommended.
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 by credit and exam. Credits will be granted for full-time students based on (1) in-class active participation, (2) compiling an individual task, presentation and defence and (3) compiling a group project, (4) presentation and defence of the project including answering tutor’s questions. Full-time students will not be awarded credits if their attendance is lower than 75 % and if they fail to submit the group project as well as the individual work on time. Part-time students will not be awarded credits if they fail to submit their essay on time and if their attendance is lower than 50 %. ISP students will not be awarded credits if they fail to submit their essay on time. Final written/oral exam: max 100 points. The first term of the final exam is written and other terms oral. Grades: A (90-100), B (80-90), C (70-80), D (60-70), E (50-60) F (below 50).
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: 16 hodin KS/semestr.
Teacher's information
The crucial step in meeting the objectives of the course is the student´s independent work throughout the course. The extensive individual preparation is needed.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Winter 2021, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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