Human Resource Management in International Business

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:8.00

Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:38

Study Course Information
Course Code:		SBUEK_118		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Management; Business Management		Target Audience:		Business Management
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Olga Leontjeva
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		2	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		4
Total Contact Hours								12
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Marketing, Management.
Objective:
Form students’ understanding of human resource management functions.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to human resource management (HRM) (personnel management, HRM, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management and team management). Strategic HRM. HRM in international business. Presentation skills.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
2	Human resources (HR) and legislation, HR department, HR planning. Team building.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Building start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
4	HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
5	HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to human resource management (HRM) (personnel management, HRM, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management and team management). Strategic HRM. HRM in international business. Presentation skills.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		0.50	auditorium
3	Building start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
4	HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		0.50	auditorium
5	HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Literature analysis, preparation of summaries, completion of home assignments, group work and preparation of presentations, preparation of two reports.
Assessment Criteria:
Lecture and seminar attendance – 5% Participation in seminars (participation in activities and discussions, completion of group tasks, presentations) – 15%. Assessment of summaries and home assignments – 20%. Reports and their presentation – 20%. Examination mark – 40%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Basic knowledge of HRM concepts, processes, functions (HR planning, recruitment and selection, performance assessment, motivation, engagement, learning and development, rewarding and recognition, health, safety and well-being; employee retention).
Skills:		Able to give an overview of the basic Human Resource Management (HRM) processes in international organisations, and understand organisational processes as well as develop HR recruitment and selection.
Competencies:		HR recruitment and selection; team work and development, critical information analysis; adaptation to the teaching/learning process; public speaking, presentation skills. Understanding of the HRM role in organisations nowadays. Critical thinking; understanding of organisational processes.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Chapter 1 from Dessler, Gary. Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall. 13th edition, 2012.
2	Chapter 17 from Dessler, Gary. Human Resource Management, Pearson. 13th edition, 2013.
3	Pheffer, J. Producing Sustainable Competitive Advantage through Effective Management of People. Journal of Management Executive, 2005, 19 (4), 95-106. Please search in EBSCO Business Source Complete.
4	William, R. Burch, Gary, E. Machilis, Jo Ellen, Force. Goals, Strategies, and Tactics for Inquiry and Action. The Structure and Dynamics of Human Ecosystems, 2017, p.102
5	Lawler, Edward E. Reinventing talent management: principles and practices for the new world of work. 2017.
6	Talent Management in Practice: An Integrated and Dynamic Approach. Thunnissen, Marian; Gallardo-Gallardo, Eva. 2017.
7	Sen, Sushmita. Chapter 2. Talent Management. 2019.
8	Stephen Frost. Part 1, Chapter 4. Inclusive Talent Management. 2016.
Additional Reading
1	Lapiņa, I., Maurāne, G., & Stariņeca, O. (2014). Human Resource Management Models: Aspects of Knowledge Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. Procedia - Social And Behavioral Sciences, 110 (The 2nd International Scientific conference)
2	Simon Elliott. Command, Control and Administration. Empire State, 2017, p.37
3	Keith Puttick. Job Applications and Recruitment. Employment Rights, 2015, p.53