MGE22 Modern HR Management

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
winter 2020
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniel Lang (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniel Lang (seminar tutor)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Objective of the course: The main goal of the course is to introduce students to modern methods of human resources. What are the tasks of the HR department. In addition, Human Resources Management addresses the process of creating new jobs, recruiting, selecting and recruiting staff, staff auditing, evaluation and rewarding, employee training and qualification development. Students are then acquainted with modern methods in international human resources management and last but not least employee fluctuations and interviews.The students will get acquainted with the Management as a process involves planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling activities that facilitate the achievement of an organization's objectives. All these activities are accomplished through efficient utilization of physical and financial resources by the company’s human resources. HRM is representative of all issues or problems related to people and their management, in a manner that is most beneficial for the business. Students will be able to understand Human resource management as one of the most complex and challenging fields of modern management. It ensures the building up of an effective workforce, the proper handling of employee expectations and makes sure that they perform at their very best.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: A student from Moder Human Resources Management should gain a basic overview of the methods of modern personnel work. The student should be able to implement the practical part of modern human resources that will participate as a leader in his / her competence so that he / she can effectively and efficiently perform his / her duties towards the organization and at the same time do much for the personnel development and professional level of each employee. Skills: After completing the course Human Resources Management the student should be able to orientate in the complex human resources process in the search, acquisition, training, evaluation and remuneration of the employees. In addition, the course graduate should be able to achieve specified business goals in human resources through the acquisition, stabilization, motivation, development and optimal use of human resources of organizations where he will be employed as Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Manager.
Syllabus
  • Syllabus: 1. Personnel department and its role 2. The role of the personalists personality 3. The process of selecting a new employee 4. Creating new jobs 5. Selection procedures and methods 6. Employee development methods and tools 7. Evaluation and Remuneration 8. Employee training and skills development 9. International human resources management 10. Flexible forms of employment 11. Personnel audit 12. Employee turnover phenomenon 13. Outgoing interview
Literature
    required literature
  • Russell HR Consulting, Employer's guide to Recruitment.How to Get the Right Man (or Woman) for the Job. 1 edition, Pages: 62. ISBN978-87-403-0074-1.
  • Manmohan Joshi, Human Resource Management, , 1 edition, Pages : 88, ISBN: 978-87-403- 0393-3
  • Zorlu Senyucel.Managing the Human Resource in the 21st century.1 edition, Pages: 77.ISBN978-87-7681-468-7.
    recommended literature
  • Perry Timms.HR2025: Human Resource Management in the Future.Book 1 –Work, People and HR in 2025, 1 edition, Pages: 49.ISBN978-87-403-0609-5.
  • MTD Training.Dealing with Conflict and Complaints.1 edition, Pages: 50.ISBN978-87-7681-687-2.
  • BECKER, ETHAN F. and JON WORTMANN. Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage and Influence, McGraw-Hill 2009, ISBN 978-0071625029. 2009. info
    not specified
  • O´ROURKE, JAMES S. Management communication (5th Edition), Prentice Hall 2012, ISBN 978-0132671408. 2012. info
  • MUNTER, MARY M. Guide to Managerial Communication (9 th Edition), Prentice Hall 2011, ISBN 978-0132147712. 2011. info
Teaching methods
Lectures and Exercises
Assessment methods
75% active attandance; 60% credit test; Oral exam;
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2015, winter 2016, winter 2017, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2023, winter 2024.
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