Human Resources Management

A.Y. 2026/2027
9
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
ECON-08/A
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
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
11. Organizational design
12. Jobs and processes
13. Change management
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of business and organizational dynamics
Teaching methods
Lectures, teamwork, case studies, keynotes
Teaching Resources
Adrian John Wilkinson and Tony Dundon, Contemporary Human Resource Management 6edition, Sage
Readings and materials, Slide presentations
Assessment methods and Criteria
We shall have finals and mid-term assignments.
ECON-08/A - Organization Studies - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor: Solari Luca
Shifts:
Turno
Professor: Solari Luca
Professor(s)
Reception:
To meet me send an email to [email protected]
Room #16 Department of Social and Political Sciences