Human Resource Management (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student: - knows how personnel management is connected to an organization’s activities, goals and strategies - is able to describe the recruitment process, staff’s competence development and compensation - understands the connection between a staff’s well-being and the organization's success - understands how the organization can pursue a sustainable personnel policy as well as the importance of being an attractive employer

Content (course unit)

- HRM theories - recruitment tools - employee well-being - competence development - equality issues within personnel administration

Prerequisites (course unit)

- None

Location and time

Online spring 2025.

Exam schedules

To be informed at course start.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading 1-5. For a pass, excercises, presentations and examination need to be passed.

Assessment scale

H-5

Teaching methods

- lectures - excercises - presentations - individual studies

Learning materials

To be announced at course start.

Student workload

135 working hours.

Further information

Contents: - Definition and role of HRM - Historical development of HRM - The importance of HRM for organizational success - Personnel planning and recruitment - Recruitment strategies and methods - The recruitment process and selection methods - Diversity management during recruitment - Training and development of employees - Competence development - Performance management and goal setting - Feedback and assessment of performance - Reward system and incentives - Employment conditions - Benefits and allowances. - Communication within the organization - Management of conflicts and negotiations - Employee relations and team building - Global HRM and multicultural aspects - Ethical dilemmas in HRM - Use of technology for HRM processes. - Work with flexible schedules and remote work