Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Credits: 6

Schedule: 27.10.2020 - 10.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Seonyoung Hwang

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Seonyoung Hwang

Contact information for the course (valid 03.10.2020-21.12.2112):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

• Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

  The general purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the basic principles and techniques of HRM. The course takes a practical view that integrates the contributions of the behavioral sciences with the technical aspects of implementing the HR function in the ‘real world’. We will start by examining the roles, contexts, and challenges of HRM. We will then look at various HR practices and issues, including recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation, workplace diversity and inclusion, and the work-life interface.

• Applies in this implementation:

  Human resource management (HRM) is a
  central function of any organization, and generally, 50 percent or more of an
  organization’s operating budget is used to pay the people who work there. HRM
  can be defined as the effective and strategic use of human capital in an
  organization through the management of people-related activities. It involves
  workforce planning, recruiting and selecting employees, training and developing
  them, evaluating and compensating their performance, etc. 

  
  

  Not everyone who takes this course
  will become a human resource professional. However, all employees and managers,
  no matter what their specialization, play an integral role in carrying out HR
  policies and practices in organizations – and they all have to deal with their
  organization’s human resources department. Thus, a basic understanding of HRM
  is essential.

  
  

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

  This course will be assessed by the final exam, group activities and assignments, and learning diary.

• Applies in this implementation:

  (Updated on Oct 3rd)

  * Please note that due to the change in the class format (i.e., online format), part of the course structure/evaluation methods had to be modified. The latest is the information below.

  (1)    Final exam: 40% (40 points) – Dec 10, 2020
  (9am)

  (2)    Individual Assignments: 35% (35 points) +
  extra 1 point

       (a)    Pre-class assignment 4% (4 points)

       (b)    Learning Diary 10% (10 points = 2 points x
  5 diaries)

       (c)    Guest lecture 3% (3 points) + extra 1 point

              : Questions in advance (optional) extra 1
  point

              : Guest lecture learning diary 3% (3 points)

       (d)    Individual case study (Performance management) 10% (10 points)

       (e)    Article watch 8% (2 points x 4)

  (3)     Group Assignments 25% (25 points)

       (a)    Group charter 5% (5 points)

       (b)    Group case study (Recruitment) 10% (10
  points)

       (c)    Group case study (Gender at work) 10% (10
  points)

   

  Total 100%
  100 points + extra 1 point

   

  Final
  grading is according to the scale of 0-5.

  0-49 points
  = 0

  50-59
  points = 1

  60-69
  points = 2

  70-79
  points = 3

  80-89
  points = 4

  90-100
  points = 5

  
  

Workload

• Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

  Lectures 30h presence (classroom presence)
  Individual class preparation 30h (pre-readings)
  Group activities and assignments 30h 
  Learning diary 30h (individual)
  Exam preparation 37h
  Exam 3h
  Total 160h (6 ECTS)

• Applies in this implementation:

  (Updated on Oct 3rd)

  * Please note that due to the change in the class format (i.e., online format), part of the course structure/evaluation methods had to be modified. The latest is the information below.

  
  

  Classroom hours	30h
  Class preparation	20h
  Group activities and assignments	35h
  Individual assignments	35h
  Exam preparation	37h
  Exam	3h
  Total	160h (6 ECTS)

  
  
  
  

DETAILS

Study Material

• Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

  Slides, articles, case studies etc. provided during class: tba
  
  No compulsory book

• Applies in this implementation:

  Each week, there is one textbook reading which is recommended for the exam preparation. Other readings are also recommended,
  not compulsory. For the full reading list, please refer to the syllabus uploaded into the course announcement.

  
  

  
  

Substitutes for Courses

• Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

  21C00300 Henkilöstöjohtaminen

Prerequisites

• Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

  It is recommended that the students have basic knowledge in organizational behavior theories and concepts.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Details on the schedule

• Applies in this implementation:

  Date	Topic	Format
  Tue 27/10 13:15-16:00	Course induction & Introduction to HRM	Live (zoom)
  Thu 29/10 13:15-16:00	Strategic HRM	Recording
  Tue 03/11 13:15-16:00	Workforce planning, Recruitment & Selection	Live (zoom)
  Thu 05/11 13:15-16:00	Human resource development & Talent management	Recording
  Tue 10/11 13:15-16:00	Performance management	Live (zoom)
  Thu 12/11 13:15-16:00	Compensation	Recording
  Tue 17/11 13:15-16:00	Diversity and inclusion	Live (zoom)
  Thu 19/11 13:15-16:00	Guest lecture (tba)	Live (zoom)
  Thu 26/11 13:15-16:00	Employee voice & Engagement and retention	Recording
  Tue 1/12 13:15-16:00	International human resource management, Peer evaluation & Tips for exam	Live (zoom)

  
  

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