Human resource management, HRM

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC00BYT1050
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Tarhala, Lasse
Teacher Team: Tarhala, Lasse ; Mettälä, Jorma ; Heiskanen, Heikki
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
AUTE-2013KAUT   4 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
AUTE-2013SAUT   4 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
BIOEL-2013   4 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
KOTU-2013AUTO   4 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
KOTU-2013KOTU   4 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAK-2013LVI   3 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2013RASU   3 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2013TUTE   3 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
TITE-2013   4 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
AUTE-2014KAUT   4 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
AUTE-2014SAUT   4 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
KOTU-2014AUTO   4 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
KOTU-2014KOTU   4 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
TITE-2014   4 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
AUTE-2015KAUT   4 spring   3.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  
AUTE-2015SAUT   4 spring   3.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  
KOTU-2015AUTO   4 spring   3.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  
KOTU-2015KOTU   4 spring   3.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  
TITE-2015   4 spring   3.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  
AUTE-2016KAUT   4 spring   3.0        
AUTE-2016SAUT   4 spring   3.0        
KOTU-2016AUTO   4 spring   3.0        
KOTU-2016KOTU   4 spring   3.0        
TITE-2016   4 spring   3.0        

Learning Outcomes

Students will be competent in assessing the impacts changes in the environment outside an enterprise have on the strategy, leadership and organisational culture in the enterprise. They will be able to analyse the relationships between an enterprise's strategy, organisational structure and human resources system. They will also be able to analyse and develop their own leadership skills.

Students will be knowledgeable of the traditional theories and practices of leadership and the impacts they have on the atmosphere of an organisation, the commitment of the staff to develop their performance and the motivation of individuals. They will be competent in functioning as a member of the work community and in planning, promoting and carrying out activities in the work community. Students will also be able to utilise practices associated with development discussions in the management of the expertise in an organisation, as a person in charge and as a subordinate.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Human resources management today, with focus on the learning organisation
- Strategic dimensions in human resources management and company culture
- Leadership in changing organisations, situation management and interaction
- Individuals as part of the work community (motivation, commitment and superior/subordinate dialogs)
- Development of expertise
- Collective agreements and labour legislation

Recommended or Required Reading

- Lecturer's material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Active participation in the lectures and group work
- Seminars and approved assignments
- Final exam

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
3 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
5 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Assessment Methods

Written examination and approved assignments: 70/30

Work Placement

None

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