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Human Resources Management in the Global Environment

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:10.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:30:12
Study Course Information
Course Code:SBUEK_095LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:EconomicsTarget Audience:Business Management; Management Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ilze Sila
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours20
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours12
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
The course requires students to have preliminary knowledge of management theory, business management methods, principles and business organisation.
Objective:
The aim of the course is to develop students’ understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of human resource management in modern organisations, to acquaint students with current issues of human resource management, to teach how to analyse and solve problems in a work team, to master modern methods of human resources management, to conduct negotiations, to make informed decisions.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Current issues in human resources management in the global environment.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
2Strategic human resources management. Leadership and talent management in an organisation.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Safe and healthy work environment in an organisation.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Modern possibilities of human resources development. Mentoring, coaching.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Current issues in human resources management in the global environment.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
2Strategic human resources management. Leadership and talent management in an organisation.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Safe and healthy work environment in an organisation.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Modern possibilities of human resources development. Mentoring, coaching.Lectures1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual and group work during seminars, homework – development of an individual project.
Assessment Criteria:
Active participation in practical classes (20%); Individual project (30%); Exam (50%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:After the completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of the application of current methods for human resources management in the global environment, strategic human resource management, as well as possibilities of modern human resources development.
Skills:After the completion of the course, students will be able to independently identify and evaluate issues of human resources management in different branches of national economy, evaluate the results obtained and interpret data reliability, strategically manage human resources in different organisations.
Competencies:By acquiring in-depth theoretical knowledge of human resources management, students will be able to comprehensively identify and evaluate the causes of problems and find creative solutions, as well as present results, arguments and solutions verbally and in a written manner to industry professionals, staff and present results at scientific and practical conferences.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Armstrong M. Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: Building Sustainable Organisational Performance Improvement. USA: Kogan Page, 14th edition, 2017, 776 p.
2Dessler, G. Human Resource Management. Boston: Pearson Higher Education, 15th edition, 2017, 675 p.
3Mathis R.L., Jackson J.H. Human Resource Management. South-Western College Pub, 2016, 705 p.
4Watson, G., Reissner, S. Developing Skills for Business Leadership. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 2013, 586 p.
5Babris S., Kaļķis H., Mūrnieks J., Piekuss U. LEAN risinājumi efektīvākam biznesam. Rīga: SIA Madris, 2016, 190. lpp.
6Kaļķis H. Biznesa Ergonomikas vadība. Rīga: Gūtenbergs Druka, 2014., 155 lpp.
7Roja Ž., Roja I., Kaļķis H. Stress un vardarbība darbā. Ko darīt? Rīga: Latvijas Ergonomikas biedrība, 2016., 94. lpp.
8Kaļķis V., Roja Ž., Kaļķis H. Arodveselība un riski darbā. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds. 2015, 534 lpp.
9Torrington, D., L. Hall, S. Taylor and C. Atkinson Human resource management. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2011.
10Gooderhan P. N., Grogaard Br., Nordhaug O. International Management. Theory and Practice. Elgar Publications, 2013., 440 pp.
11Deresky, H. International management: managing across borders and cultures: text and cases, Global edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2017, 500 p.
12Ešenvalde I. Personāla praktiskā vadība. Rīga, Merkūrijs, 2004, 297 lpp.
Additional Reading
1Bakingems M., Kofmans K. Vispirms pārkāp visus likumus (Ko izcilākie menedžeri dara citādāk). Rīga, Izdevniecības nams TRĪS, 2005, 369 lpp.
2Armstrong M. A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. 10th edition, London, Kogan Press, 2006, 408 pp.
3Garleja R. Darbs, organizācija un psiholoģija. Rīga, RaKa, 2003, 311 lpp.
4Kehre M. Personālmenedžments uzņēmumā. Rīga, Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2004, 289 lpp.
5Boitmane I. Personāla atlase un novērtēšana. Rīga, Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2006, 305 lpp.
6Larsen H.H., Mayrhofer W. Managing Human Resources in Europe. Routledge, 2006, 379 pp.
7Brewster Ch., Mayrhofer W., Morley M. Human Resource Management in Europe: evidence of convergence? 2004, 418 pp.
8Sinha Pr. K., Sinha S. International Business Management. Excel Books India, 2009, 528 pp.
Other Information Sources
1Kalkis H., Roja Z., Rezepina I. Promoting Human Resource Development by Physical Ergonomics Risk Assessment and Preventive Activities in the Wood-Processing SMEs in Latvia. 17th World Congress on Ergonomics, August 9-14, 2009, Beijing, China
2Kalkis H., Roja Z., Kalkis V., Goldsteins A. Promoting Human Resource Development by the Implementation of Ergonomics in the Business Environment. Ergonomics in Contemporary Enterprise. Edited by Pacholski L. M. & Trzcielinski S. IEA Press: USA
3Stratēģiskā cilvēkresursu vadīšana.