Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - BarcelonaHuman Resources
Main language of instruction: Catalan
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish
If the student is enrolled for the English track then classes for that subject will be taught in the same language and also in Spanish.
Head instructor
Dra. Rejina Mary SELVAM - rmselvam@uic.es
Lda. María Cristina TRESSERRES - mctresserres@uic.es
Office hours
Please confirm the meeting previously via e-mail:
rmselvam@uic.es
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this course is to provide a well-rounded view of human resources. We will analyse the HR function from two perspectives:
1. Integration between HR and company strategy
2. What are HR policies and practices and how do they support company strategy?
We see human resources as a strategic tool essential for the success of every company.
During the course lectures and seminars, the theory and practice will be applied in order to illustrate the main aspects of each policy and how they are applied. Exercises, case study discussions, articles and workshops will be delivered in order to facilitate the understanding of the HR function.
The course has been designed from an international perspective as most of you will work either for multinational companies or in other countries.
Local Spanish practices are not the main focus of this module (this is not a course about Spanish legislation).
Local Spanish practices are not the main focus of this subject (as this is not a course about Spanish legislation).
There are no prerequisites
OBJECTIVES
Please read Course Objectives.
Introduction:
The purpose of this syllabus is to provide a 360º perspective on current human resources practices, current tendencies and innovative practices in different business models and sectors.
1. Introduction to Human Resources Management
2. Basic processes in HRM: work analysis and design
3. Acquisition of HR: HR planning, recruitment, selection, placement, training, new orientation programme
4. Performance management and employee development
5. Human resources compensation: pay structure decisions, recognising employee contribution, cost-benefit analysis
6. Management styles: motivation and leadership
7. Labour management and corporate values
8.Managing HR globally
Basic bibliography (compulsoy, available on the Library of the University)
Human Resources Management, gaining a competitive strategy
Aut. Noe, Hollenbeck et al.
Ed.: Mc Graw Hill, 2012
Additional bibliography:
Other resources:
Webs and blogs:
Harvard Business Review http://hbr.org
McKinsey https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com
Presentations will be published at the campus.