Human Resources Management

A.Y. 2020/2021
6
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
SECS-P/10
Language
English
Learning objectives
Students will acquire knowledge of: (1) the major models in the domain of human resources, (2) the frameworks for designing the different HR practices, (3) the complex interactions between HR practices and employees' behaviors
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course students shall be able: 1. To identify the connection between sound HR practices and business goals; 2. To analyze the people strategy of an organization; 3. To comprehend the design and implementation characteristics of HR practices in the different phases of the employment relation (attraction and recruitment, reward, development, affiliation); 4. To recognize the role of HR practices and HR professionals in complex organizations
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
First trimester
Weekly, one lecture in class will provide the theoretical knowledge on a single topic and one lecture online will provide a learning by doing experience.
The program will not be modified
We will use Schoology and students will receive the details to access it
Zoom will be used for online activities
The evaluation will not be modified
Course syllabus
1. HRM and its context
2. Person-Organization
3. Employer branding
4. Staffing
5. Development
6. Training
7. Compensation & Benefit
8. Diversity & Inclusion
9. HR technology
10. Workplace design
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of business and organizational dynamics
Teaching methods
Lectures, teamwork, case studies, keynotes
Teaching Resources
Readings available online on Schoology (slide presentations, case studies, articles)
Bratton, J. and Gold, J., Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, Palgrave Macmillan, New York
Assessment methods and Criteria
A mid-term assignment and a final assignment. The grade will be the average between the two.
SECS-P/10 - ORGANIZATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor: Solari Luca
Professor(s)
Reception:
To meet me send an email to [email protected]
Room #16 Department of Social and Political Sciences