06211236 - Introduction to Human Resource Management

This course is organized on to different parts, in order to teach all different topics of Human Resource Management.

The course is also organized in such a way as to systematically link theory and practice: students' professional experiences are used to apply the concepts presented in class, case studies involving concepts presented in class are solved in class, etc.

DIMENSION OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Most HRM tasks have a significant impact on individuals, groups and society. Throughout the course, an identification of ethical behaviors is proposed for every mission related to human Resource Management

TARGETED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

This course aims to enable students to :

- Define HRM,
- Identify its role and place within an organisation,
- Identify its main tasks and the tools to be used to carry out these tasks,
- Identify the challenges and risks associated with each of these tasks and tools,

Finally, this course enables students to link theory and practice by teaching them to propose actions that take advantage of the concepts presented in class.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction
Presentation of the course
Go quickly round the table to find out about the students' professional experiences.  These are then used as examples and topics for discussion throughout the course.

1. Define HRM
Case study

2. Strategic HRM
Case study

3. HR planning
Case study

4. Job analysis and recruitment
Case study

5. Training and career management
Case study

6. International HRM
Case study

7. Compensation and performance appraisal system
Case study

8. Health and security at work
Case study

RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND PUBLICATIONS :

Bratton, J., Gold, J., Bratton, A., & Steele, L. (2021). Human resource management. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Grasser, B., & Noël, F. (2021). Ressources Humaines: enjeux, stratégies, processus, Paris : Vuibert.

Individual grade 
3 questions (with long text developed answer), 2h

Other grade(s)
Grading during class

Oral presentation and oral discussion of two case studies, 1h

Individual assessment based on participation, implication and proactive behavior during case studies resolution

Weight : 50%-50%

TEACHING METHODS

- Powerpoint presentation : videoprojection and slide handouts
- Illustrations and discussions based on professional experience throughout the course
- In class, cases studies.

NATURE OF MATERIALS

Powerpoints, case studies

TEACHING INNOVATIONS AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY

- Video
- Document with cases to be completed as you go along and scenario
- Real cases analysis