HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

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1 LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Department of Administration and Rural Development STUDY SUBJECT DESCRIPTION HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Study cycle: MSc Number of ECTS credit points: 6 Prerequisites and purpose: The aim of this module is to critically review, consolidate and understand the nature and scope of a Strategic Human Resource perspective in the management of the employment relationship. The module will examine the nature of the links between corporate strategy and the Human Resource Management process and will critically evaluate the concepts and tools underpinning Strategic Human Resource Management. The module also aims to introduce the nature and scope of International Human Resource Management. Learning outcomes: When students have successfully completed this module they will: Evaluate the differing perspectives of Human Resource Management; Evaluate a range of human resource activities in support of strategy; Analyse the link between theory and practice in aspects of strategic Human Resource Management; Analyse and evaluate complex Human Resource Management problems within a Business context; Compare and evaluate the different approaches to International Human Resource Management. Syllabus Theory (36 hours): Human Resource Management. Human Resource Management Processes. Work and Employment. Organizational Behaviour. Organization Design and Development. People Resourcing. Performance Management. Learning and Development. Rewarding people. Employee relations. Health, safety and welfare. Employment and HRM service.

2 2 Practice classes (18 hours) 1. Quantitative methods for human resources planning, and their practical application (6 hours) 2. Methods for human resources recruitment and their practical application (6 hours) 3. Computerised HR information systems (6 hours) Private study (72 hours) 1. Preparation for lectures/seminars 6x3=18 hours 2. Work on course project 24 hours 3. Exam preparation 30 hours Course project: Themes of project taken from separate list in frame of subject contents. It should include description of the theme, the practical examples, conclusions and list of references. Size of project: 8-12 pages (format A4), font 13 pt with the pictures. Teaching and learning methods: The module will be developed through a variety of teaching and learning methods: - lectures (supported by PowerPoint presentation and slides), group work, discussion and a Case study approach. The Case Study approach will be one of the key teaching and learning tools. Registration for course: Two weeks before the beginning of the course. Methods and timing of assessment: The structure of achievements assessment Importance coefficient Control works 0,10 Course project 0,20 Seminars 0,20 Examination 0,50 Oral examination, upon appointment. Registration for examination should be made with lecturer personally or by phone.

3 3 READING REFERENCES MAIN LIST 1. Armstrong, M. and Long, P. (1994) The Reality of Strategic HRM. London: Institute of Personnel and Development (IPD). 2. Armstrong, M. (2006) A Handbook of Human Resource Management (10th Edition). London: Kogan Page. 3. Bratton, J. and Gold, J. (2007) Human Resource Management, Theory and Practice (4th Edition). Basingstoke: Macmillan Press. 4. Jackson, Susan E., Hitt, Michael A. (2003) Managing knowledge for sustained competitive advantage: designing strategies for effective human resource management. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, SUPPLEMENTARY LIST 1. Elbert, Norbert F., Hatfield, Robert D. (2000) Human resource management: strategies for managing a diverse and global workforce. Fort Worth [etc.]: The Dryden Press, Dessler, Gary (2000) Human resource management. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall International. 3. Beardwell, I. and Holden, L. Claydon, T. (2004) Human Resource Management; A contemporary perspective (4th Edition). London: FT Pitman Publishing. 4. Blyton, P. & Turnball, P. (2004) The Dynamics of Employee Relations (3rd Edition). Basingstoke: Palgrave. WEBSITES: Study programme designed by Assoc. prof. dr. Asta Raupelienė Department of Administration and Rural Development, Faculty of Economics and Management, Lithuanian University of Agriculture Universiteto 10, Akademija, LT Kauno raj., Lithuania Phone: Fax.: asta.raupeliene@lzuu.lt Signature:.

4 4 ANNEX CONTENT DESCRIPTION Lessons (36 hours) 1. Human Resource Management (15 %) The Practice of Human Resource Management. Strategic Human Resource Management. HR Strategies. Human Capital Management. The Role and Organization of the HR Function. The Role of the HR Practitioner. The Impact of HRM on Performance. International HRM. Corporate Social Responsibility. Human Resource Management Research Methods 2. Human Resource Management Processes (10 %) Competency-based HRM. Knowledge Management. High-performance Work Systems. 3. Work and Employment (5 %) Work. The Employment Relationship. The Psychological Contract. The Essence of Organizational Behaviour 4. Organizational Behaviour (10 %) Characteristics of People. Motivation. Engagement and Commitment. How Organizations Function. Organizational Culture. 5. Organization Design and Development (10 %) Organization Design. Organization Development. Change Management. Job, Role, Competency and Skills Analysis. Job and Role Design and Development. 6. People Resourcing (15 %) People Resourcing Strategy. Human Resource Planning. People Resourcing Practice. Recruitment and Selection. Selection Interviewing. Selection Tests. Talent Management. Career Management. Introduction to the Organization. Release from the Organization. 7. Performance Management (5 %) The Process of Performance Management. 360-degree Feedback 8. Learning and Development (5 %) Learning and Development Strategy. The Process of Learning and Development. Learning and Development Programmes and Events. How People Learn. Learning and development. E-learning. Management development. Formulating and implementating learning and development strategies.

5 5 9. Rewarding people (5 %) Reward management. Strategic reward. Job evaluation. Market rate analysis. Grade and pay structures. Contingent pay. Employee benefits, pensions and allowances. Managing rewards systems. 10. Employee relations (5 %) The framework of employee relations. Employee relations process. Negotiating and bargaining. Employee voice. Communications. 11. Health, safety and welfare (5 %) Health and safety. Welfare service. 12. Employment and HRM service (10 %) Employment practice. HRM procedures. Computerised human resource information system. Themes for seminars (6 hours) 1. The challenges of globalization and the role of human resources (40 %) 2. Employment problems and changes of the level of unemployment in European Union (30 %) 3. Regulation instruments for Labout market (30 %)