Human Resource Management

Aim

After completion of the course, the students should be able to:

• account for theories, central themes and concepts within the field of HRM
• account for the impact of contemporary organizing on HRM
• discuss how issues of working environment, intersectionality, and digitalization can impact HRM principles and practices
• account for relevant literature and theories in writing and apply and discuss these in a way that shows an understanding of the content
• use and integrate scientific references in a relevant and correct way
• develop, organize and lead learning sessions within HRM

Content

The course offers an introduction to the central topics within the research field of HRM.

The course focuses on how the issues of working environment, intersectionality and digitalization impact HRM principles and practices. An introduction to research on HRM in traditional as well contemporary organizations, such as knowledge-based organizations, will be given, as well as the opportunity to apply this knowledge in practice. An increased knowledge and understanding of HRM provides greater possibilities to consciously and in a competent way manage one own’s future assignments, and also to in the role as managers/leaders take on the responsibility for managing and supporting the performance and careers of subordinates.

The course also includes elements which aim of train analytical thinking and academic writing.