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Study Course Description

Talent Management in International Business

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SBUEK_188
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Business Management
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

To acquaint students with functions of human resources management.

Preliminary Knowledge

Marketing, management.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Basic knowledge of human resources management concepts, processes, functions (HR planning, recruitment and selection, performance assessment, motivation, engagement, learning and development, rewarding and recognition, health, safety and well-being; employee retention).

Skills

1.Are able to give an overview on the basic Human Resource Management (HRM) processes in international organisations, and extend the understanding of organisational processes as well as to develop HR recruitment and selection.

Competences

1.HR recruitment and selection; team work and development, critical information analysis; adaptation to the teaching/learning process; public speaking, presentation skills. Understanding of the HRM role in organisations nowadays; critical thinking; understanding of organisational processes.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-
Active participation in practical classes, summaries on course topics, a project on a particular topic and a presentation of it, as well as group work (group presentations of summaries and feedback on other group presentations, a group project and its presentation).

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

-
-
2.

Examination

-
-
Active participation in practical classes; homework (individual project), tests, exam. Cumulative mark consists of: 25% – group work, 35% – individual tasks, 40% – exam.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Human resources and legislation, HR department, HR planning. Team formation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Human resources and legislation, HR department, HR planning. Team formation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Building a start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Building a start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Building a start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Building a start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Building a start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) (Personnel management, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management, and team management). Strategic HRM. Managing HR in international business. Presentation skills.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Human resources and legislation, HR department, HR planning. Team formation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Building a start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Building a start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Building a start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Chapter 1 from Dessler, Gary. Human Resource Management. Prentice Hall; 13th edition, 2012.Suitable for English stream

2.

Chapter 17 from Dessler, Gary. Human Resource Management. Pearson; 13th edition, 2013.Suitable for English stream

3.

Pheffer, J. (2005). Producing Sustainable Competitive Advantage through Effective Management of People. Journal of Management Executive, 19 (4), 95-106. Please search in EBSCO Business Source Complete.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Lapiņa, I., Maurāne, G., & Stariņeca, O. (2014). Human Resource Management Models: Aspects of Knowledge Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. Procedia - Social And Behavioral Sciences, 110 (The 2nd International Scientific conference).Suitable for English stream