Managing people (5068)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Eline JAMMAERS 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 6,0
  
Period: semester 2 (6sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Prerequisites
  • Students do not need specific knowledge of human resource management to take this course.
  • Students should have a basic understanding of how organizations operate and the role of people in them.
  • Students can work in groups.
  • Students can undertake a small literature review and communicate the results orally in an efficient and scientific way to a broader audience.


Content

This course consists of two parts. The first part (3ECTS) consists of a theoretical part of lectures on “International HRM” which is followed by two practical work sessions in which the students take over teaching by presenting real-life examples to other students. The second part (3ECTS) consists of a theoretical part of lectures on “Leadership” followed by two practical work sessions in which the students take over teaching by presenting real-life examples to other students.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Response lecture ✔  
Small group session ✔  
Teaching methods  
Case study ✔  
Discussion/debate ✔  
Group work ✔  
Presentation ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (6,00sp)

Evaluation method
Oral evaluation during teaching period20 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year✔
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearUpon passing
Presentation✔
Other evaluation method during teaching period10 %
Other Individual active participation in the lectures and during the work
sessions
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year✔
Written exam70 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year✔
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearUpon passing
Open-book ✔
Open questions✔

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
Explanation (English)If students fail in first sit for the 20% group assignment
(pre-recorded video), the assignment will be replaced in second sit with
an
individual, similar assignment.


Learning outcomes
Master of Management
  •  EC 

    • EC 01: The holder of the degree applies acquired knowledge independently. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 03: The holder of the degree actively monitors developments in business administration and business practice. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 04: The holder of the degree works inclusively in a diverse and international team and displays leadership skills with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to management problems. (Teamwork)

     

  •  EC 

    • EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in English in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication)

     

  •  EC 

    • EC 09: The holder of the degree shows autonomy in analysing, interpreting, evaluating and reporting research results.  (Research skills)

     

  •  EC 

    • EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective.  (Stakeholder awareness)

     

  •  EC 

    • EC 14: The holder of the degree is able to substantiate management proposals and organizational strategy in an evidence-based way by applying management theories and models, with specific attention to the fundamentals: managing people, projects, processes, and organizations. (Problem solving abilities)

     

 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Offered inTolerance3
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Master of Management kern verplicht J



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2   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3.
3   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.