Course content

Human Resource Management (HRM) is at the centre of management education, addressing multiple aspects of the sustainable use of human resources. It covers the ways in which organisations can make use of employees' abilities, skills and competencies. It also describes how organisations can facilitate learning, knowledge sharing, motivation, good working conditions and job satisfaction. Insight into HRM can create good conditions for profitability, productivity and well-being, which meet the UN's sustainability goals, in all types of organisations.

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes:

• Have broad knowledge of topics, theories, methods and tools within the fields of organisational psychology and HRM, as well as how the field affects everyday working life and competitive advantage
• Master relevant terms and expressions used in research on HRM and organisational psychology, and communicate this to others who are unfamiliar with the subject and terminology, both in writing and orally
• Work independently and in groups with others to process the subject matter
• Be able to identify HRM-related measures in an organisation, analyse how the measures are intended to influence employee behaviour, and assess how appropriate they are in relation to the desired outcome.
• Assess the extent to which HRM practices relate to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the extent to which they contribute to promoting these goals.

Learning methods and activities

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods: Lectures, case work and discussions.

Attendance in the course is compulsory, with at least 80% attendance at lectures.

Compulsory work requirements:

Compulsory assignments may include both individual and group assignments. Information about work requirements is provided at the start of the semester. Approved work requirements give access to the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignment

Recommended previous knowledge

Organisation and management.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The syllabus in the form of textbooks, articles and book chapters is stated at the start of the semester.