Foundations of HRM: theory and practice (5085) |
| Credits: 12,0 | | Study load hours: 324 | Period: semester 1 (12sp)  |
| Language of instruction: English | | Exam contract: not possible |
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- Students can function in team and proactively contribute to the accomplishment of team goals
- Students have a basic understanding of how organizations operate
- Students have some notion of the role of human behaviour in organizations
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This course combines attention to foundational theory and to the practice of HRM in order to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address critical issues in HRM today. Students gain crucial insights in the development, optimization and implementation of HR strategies, policies and practices. Moreover, they gain insights in the role and responsibilities of different actors in these processes; in the organizational and societal trends shaping HRM; and in the way HR strategies contribute to sustainable economic and social impact.
More specifically, the course covers 4 main topics:
- Strategic HRM & the creation of sustainable value. The course discusses the strategic role of HRM and the way it can contribute to the creation of sustainable economic and social value for organizations and society.
- HRM in its organizational context. The course discusses the link between HRM and the broader characteristics of an organization, such as its size, organizational type (e.g., for-profit, or nonprofit), and the design of its work processes.
- HRM and different organizational actors. The course discusses the development, optimization and implementation of HR strategies and the role of different organizational actors in it. The course focuses on policies and practices related to inflow, evaluation, remuneration, training and development, career management,..., and on actors such the HR department, different managers, trade unions and other relevant stakeholders and actors.
- Current trends in HRM. The course focuses on the connection between HRM and important societal trends, with for example attention to labour market flexibilization, Artificial Intelligence, or equity, diversity and inclusion.
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| Compulsory textbooks (bookshop) |
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Handboek 1
Strategic Human Resource Management: A Balanced Approach, Paul Boselie, Beatrice van der Heijden (2024) 3rd Edition. McGraw Hill.
ISBN: 1526849518 - 9781526849519 |
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| Compulsory coursebooks (printed by bookshop) |
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Foundations of HRM: theory and practice - Syllabus |
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Lecture ✔
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Response lecture ✔
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Small group session ✔
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Case study ✔
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Group work ✔
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Presentation ✔
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Semester 1 (12,00sp)
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 30 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, with condition |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Only if at least 10/20 |
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| Written exam | 70 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, with condition |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Only if at least 10/20 |
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| Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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| Conditions | When the student receives a grade lower than 10/20 on the written exam, they cannot pass the course. |
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| Consequences | In this case, if the weighted average is equal or above 10/20, they will receive a 9/20. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Explanation (English) | The evaluation will be further explained in the study guidelines |
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Learning outcomes | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
Master of Business Administration
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| 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 science and business practice. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally in both the language of instruction and at least one other language, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree integrates the perspective of stakeholders when making decisions in an organizational context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree formulates proposals for operational improvements, taking account of the regional and/or (inter)national policy and business context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree is able to answer complex management questions in a critical and academically grounded way, taking into account different management domains. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 14: The holder of the degree is able to apply in-depth academic insights from organisational and management sciences and relevant supporting and/or related disciplines in the analysis of such concrete questions of business management and formulate recommendations. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 15: The holder of the degree applies a creative mindset to generate opportunities that create value for an organisation, society or the field of organisational and management sciences. | - EC
| EC 16: The holder of the degree develops a plan of action for business or civic challenges, while taking into account potential risks and uncertainties. |
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Master of Business Economics
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- 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 science and business practice. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 04: The holder of the degree works in a team and displays leadership skills with a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree integrates the perspective of stakeholders when making decisions in an organizational context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree formulates proposals for operational improvements, taking account of the regional and/or (inter)national policy and business context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree is able to engage in conceptual and analytical thinking to solve strategic policy issues, drawing on business conceptual frameworks. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 14: The holder of the degree is able to provide evidential support in formulating and justifying an organisation’s strategic policy choices. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 15: The holder of the degree is able to apply in-depth insights and argumentation methods from business science and relevant supporting and/or related disciplines in solving strategic policy issues. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 16: The holder of the degree is able to develop and adapt an organisation’s strategic policy with a view to creating value for the business and/or society. (Programme-specific competencies) | - EC
| EC 17: The holder of the degree is able to respond to changing environmental factors that have an impact on an organisation and its policy. (Programme-specific competencies) |
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Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering
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| 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 science and business practice. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree integrates the perspective of stakeholders in optimising complex business processes. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree formulates proposals for operational improvements, taking account of the regional and/or (inter)national context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree applies in-depth insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of business and IT problems. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 14: The holder of the degree models, designs and evaluates solutions for business and IT problems to support decision-making at different levels in a complex context. (Problem-solving capacity) |
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Master of Business Engineering
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| 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 science and business practice. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree integrates the perspective of stakeholders in optimising complex business processes. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree formulates proposals for operational improvements, taking account of the regional and/or (inter)national context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree applies in-depth insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of financial and technical business problems. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 14: The holder of the degree models, designs and evaluates solutions for financial and technical business problems to support decision-making at different levels in a complex context. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 15: The holder of the degree can identify, optimise and manage complex technological and business processes in an organisation in light of its strategic goals. (Programme-specific competencies) |
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Master of Management
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| EC 01: The holder of the degree applies acquired knowledge independently. (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 10: The holder of the degree integrates the perspective of intern and extern stakeholders when making decisions in an organizational context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree formulates proposals for the improvement of business processes in an international context, taking into account the broader societal framework in which businesses operate, including environmental factors and relevant stakeholders. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree is able to formulate, analyze, and answer complex management issues within a VUCA world from a systems perspective, providing innovative and scientifically grounded recommendations using strategic and conceptual perspectives. | - 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
| EC 15: The holder of the degree is able to formulate strategic solutions to create organizational value. (Programme specific competences) |
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| Included in these programmes | Tolerance3 |
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Exchange Programme Business Economics
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Y
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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