Human Resource Management and Organisations (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student knows the meaning and content of human resource management in a business organization. The student recognizes the structures and duties of different HRM organizations and is aware of the processes of personnel management. The student knows the responsibilities of HRM such as human resource planning, staffing and downsizing, career and performance management, and rewarding and developing human resources. He/she can evaluate the human resource function. Students will be familiar with organizational behavior, company image, culture, and factors affecting them. They can analyze possible future developments in the field of HRM too.

Content

- Personnel management processes
- Staffing and career planning
- Performance management
- Rewarding and developing systems
- Organizational behavior
- Company image and culture
- Future developments of HRM

Materials

Study materials, exercises and exams will be in Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

The study is implemented as contact teaching and it includes lectures and exercises on campus. In the end of the course there's an online exam. Studying topics requires independent studying too.

Exam schedules

- Online exam on wk 19, 2026.

- Retake exam on wk 23.
- Second retake - August 2026.

Student workload

Total study time 3 cr = 81 hours.
Lessons 18 h
Exercises 20 h
Independent studying 11 h
Case work and discussions 20 h
Preparing to the exam 10 h
Exam 2 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can describe the meaning and content of human resource management. She/he knows the structures and duties of HRM and personnel management processes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can describe the meaning and content of human resource management. She/he knows the structures and duties of HRM and personnel management processes. The student can plan duties of HRM such as staffing and downsizing, career and performance management, rewarding, and human resource development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can describe the meaning and content of human resource management. She/he knows the structures and duties of HRM and personnel management processes. Students can plan and evaluate duties of HRM such as staffing and downsizing, career and performance management, rewarding, and human resource development. Students can analyze possible future developments in the field of HRM too.

Qualifications

Basics of Business Competence