HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The program is focused on the Human Resources Systems and Strategy. A double perspectives analyze the employer approach and the employee preferences. Strong emphasis is devoted the the set of systems and methods applied in human resources department and the roles of manager to develop the skills and competences of the employees. Some of the main themes coherent with students' learning path are: Labor Cost, Learning in Complex Organization, Exploitation and Development of Skills, Human Resources Management linkage to the business strategies, and Internalization and globalization of the labor markets.

The purpose is to focus on the strategic contributions of the human resources (HR) department to the strategic goals of the organization. We will highlight the challenges and dilemma’s of today?s HR functions. My emphasis is particularly strategic focusing on how the design of an organizations HR architecture should support firms’ critical strategic capabilities. However, we will focus discussing HR strategies in multinational and global companies and the trends of labor relations in the future.

Basic knowledge of Business Administration and Management

The contribution of intangible human assets (also known as people) to firm competitive advantage.
The limits and opportunities of the HRM function
Key practices: talent management; total compensation management; performance management
Development and Career Systems and Practices
Motivation and Rewarding Systems
Linking HR to strategy in practice: the HR balanced scorecard
Monitoring HR effectiveness
Managing employee engagement

Torrington D., L. Hall and S. Taylor, Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall, 2008

Written exam (80%) + group and individual assignment for the students attending the course (20%).

Lectures, experiments, case discussions and simulations are relevant part of the learning process. Attendance is strongly suggested.

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Further readings will available on the course's website. These readings are not mandatory but support the individual learning process.

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development