Study Guide

Objective

This course covers the information needed to understand the Human Resource Management aspect of an organization. It will develop an understanding of the skills needed for the formulation and implementation of HRM strategies while providing the basic information necessary to understand the function of management and leadership in an organization.

Content

Introduction to the basic principles of human resource management
Introduction to the basic principles of leadership and organization
Human resource policies
Competence-based human resource management
Human resource planning, recruitment, selection and retention
Orientation, training and development
Performance management
Remuneration and reward
Employee relations
International dimensions of HRM

Location and time

Autumn semester September to November on campus.

Materials

Available in KAMK learning platform.

Teaching methods

Lectures, group tasks, forum discussion, research and presentation

Employer connections

The course is vital for student's professional development especially in the global business environment.

Exam schedules

No exams. The participant is required to participate in the class tasks and a project assignment.

International connections

The course will discuss the application of Human Resource Practices in a variety of contexts, including small enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporations in both domestic and international environments. Furthermore, the students are from international backgrounds with a variety of professional experiences. This is the international network and connection within the course.

Completion alternatives

Not applicable.

Student workload

Physical lessons (refer to KAMK schedule; approx. 55 hours)
Independent individual and group work (approx. 80 hours)

Content scheduling

* Topic 1: Course introduction, facilitator and students' self-introductions, learning platform introduction and curriculum introduction Assessment overview Megatrends and impact on HRM (*Megatrend presentation)

* Topic 2: Strategic Workforce Planning

* Topic 3: Competency-based framework Talent acquisition

* Topic 4: Recruitment and selection; Employer Branding

* Topic 5: Learning - organization learning and a learning organization; Strategic training and development

* Topic 6: Motivation theories and employee motivation

* Topic 7: Rewards management (*motivation theory presentation)

* Topic 8: Performance management Summing up

Further information

At least 80% attendance is required to pass the course.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Knowledge: demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
• Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• Knowledge: demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
• Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
• Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• Knowledge: ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
• Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
• Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Research project, group work, literature review task and presentation

Assessment methods and criteria

Group tasks in the classroom: 20 points
- megatrend research and presentation
- HRM literature review tasks x 2
- motivation theories presentation

Project assignment:
- implementation: 20 points
- report: 30 points
- maturity test: 20 points

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student fail to
* demonstrates basic knowledge of the subject matter through group work, discussions, falling short of 80% attendance
* failed to complete the assessment tasks and coursework that meet the assessment criteria
* failed to participate in the business project
* failed to use and apply the course materials to complete the course tasks and final assignment
* failed to provide source materials if these are introduced by the students from external sources

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
* can critically analyzes issues related to human resource management and find solutions to solve the issues during business projects and group tasks
* master the development of HRM processes in collaboration with work community actors
* demonstrate ability to provide a fair and supportive HR management in managing diverse people during group work and projects
* able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of HR practices through the project and maturity test

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student
* demonstrate a good understanding of human resource management practices
* is able to develop human resource management processes in collaboration with peers during group work and business projects
* is able to provide fair and supportive HR management in managing diverse people during business projects

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
* demonstrates basic understanding of human resource management practices
* is able to develop human resource management processes in cooperation with work community actors
* is able to apply the terms and conditions of employment in his or her management work