Contemporary human resource management (HRM) (BØK400)
An attractive employer sees employees as an important resource that can be developed. Best practice in Human Resource Management (HRM) should support the company's strategy and be based on a performance management system. Performance management is seen as an ongoing process in which the organization and managers identify, measure and develop employee performance and link performance to organizational goals. It involves finding ways of working that make it possible to meet the goals and expectations of both the organization and the employees. The course builds on theory-based management practice and organizational design by communicating and reflecting on what research says about systems for recruitment, management and development of the people in the organization and their working environment.
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BØK400
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course emphasizes that students must understand, convey and apply theory and method within Contemporary HRM.
Among the contents are:
- What are HRM?
- Designing HRM practices: Is there a best practice HRM, and what is the best fit?
- How to facilitate participation and involvement in working life?
- Framework for and personnel management in a legal perspective
- How to acquire labor and expertise: Different forms of attachment in working life and consequences for HRM
- What should managers and HR employees know about motivation?
- Designing job analyses, job design and organizational structures
- What is digitization of HRM and how are digitized HRM systems used?
- Which methods of recruitment and selection should one choose and how to win in the battle for talent?
- Performance management, performance measurement and reward
- Competence development, management development and career systems
- Measures for health-promoting workplaces
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, the student will:
- Be familiar with HRM theory and how HRM practices are tied together in an HRM system
- Be familiar with key theories and perspectives on motivation and what creates well-being and good health in working life
- Be able to explain how digitalisation, technology and organizational design affect work and interaction in a company
- Know the legal framework for personnel management
Skills:
- Be able to design and help implement HRM policies and practices for different organizations based on internal and external challenges
- Be able to communicate HRM policies and practices to decision makers and colleagues
- Be able to develop measures for participation, health-promoting workplaces, reduced turnover and increased well-being
- Be able to assess the benefits of digitalized HRM systems
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 5 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
Coursework requirements
Passed mandatory workshop assignment day.
The workshop days are arranged where the course teacher will supervise. Students form groups and work on mandatory assignments. It is mandatory to attend workshop days as a prerequisite to the final individual exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Aldijana BunjakStudy Program Director:
Tarjei Mandt LarsenMethod of work
The course is conducted as a combination of lectures, workshop assignments and group work. The scheduled lectures will be introduction to various topics that the students will work on through self-study and group work.
Lectures (tentatively 12 * 2 hours)
Group work
Workshop day
Self-study