Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Human Resource Management in International Business
Course Code
SBUEK_118
Branch of Science
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ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Olga Leontjeva
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Form students’ understanding of human resource management functions.
Preliminary Knowledge
Marketing, Management.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Basic knowledge of HRM 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.Able to give an overview of the basic Human Resource Management (HRM) processes in international organisations, and understand organisational processes as well as 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
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature analysis, preparation of summaries, completion of home assignments, group work and preparation of presentations, preparation of two reports.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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Lecture and seminar attendance – 5% Participation in seminars (participation in activities and discussions, completion of group tasks, presentations) – 15%. Assessment of summaries and home assignments – 20%. Reports and their presentation – 20%. Examination mark – 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to human resource management (HRM) (personnel management, HRM, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management and team management). Strategic HRM. HRM in international business. Presentation skills.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to human resource management (HRM) (personnel management, HRM, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management and team management). Strategic HRM. HRM in international business. Presentation skills.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to human resource management (HRM) (personnel management, HRM, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management and team management). Strategic HRM. HRM in international business. Presentation skills.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Human resources (HR) and legislation, HR department, HR planning. Team building.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Building start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Building start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Building start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to human resource management (HRM) (personnel management, HRM, human capital management, knowledge management, talent management and team management). Strategic HRM. HRM in international business. Presentation skills.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Building start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Building start-up team. Team development and management. Conflicts and motivation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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HR learning and development. Future competences. Learning abilities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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HR engagement. Rewarding and recognition.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Chapter 1 from Dessler, Gary. Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall. 13th edition, 2012.
2.
Chapter 17 from Dessler, Gary. Human Resource Management, Pearson. 13th edition, 2013.
3.
Pheffer, J. Producing Sustainable Competitive Advantage through Effective Management of People. Journal of Management Executive, 2005, 19 (4), 95-106. Please search in EBSCO Business Source Complete.
4.
William, R. Burch, Gary, E. Machilis, Jo Ellen, Force. Goals, Strategies, and Tactics for Inquiry and Action. The Structure and Dynamics of Human Ecosystems, 2017, p.102
5.
Lawler, Edward E. Reinventing talent management: principles and practices for the new world of work. 2017.
6.
Talent Management in Practice: An Integrated and Dynamic Approach. Thunnissen, Marian; Gallardo-Gallardo, Eva. 2017.
7.
Sen, Sushmita. Chapter 2. Talent Management. 2019.
8.
Stephen Frost. Part 1, Chapter 4. Inclusive Talent Management. 2016.
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)
2.
Simon Elliott. Command, Control and Administration. Empire State, 2017, p.37
3.
Keith Puttick. Job Applications and Recruitment. Employment Rights, 2015, p.53