International Human Resource Management
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLS2302 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | LT 2016 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2018-2019) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Malin, Timo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2018-2019
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | T-LT-4K | 2019-01-07 – 2019-05-26 | Timo Malin | Finnish | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
Learning Outcomes
The course covers the most relevant topics and issues from a theoretical perspective and a real world application perspective. Each functional area will be viewed from both the organisation´s perspective and the individual´s point of view. A special focus will be placed on professional personnel management functions in modern organizations as well as the political, economic, social and legal impact on managers in organizations that cut across national borders.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 27 h
- of which autonomous studies: 53 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Human resource management
Contents
The topics include: personnel management, planning, job specifications, employee recruitment, selection, testing, interviewing, job evaluation, performance appraisal, compensation structures, benefit programmes, career management and international cultural challenges.
Regional Impact
Trains one for actions in multicultural working environment in the local area.
Internationality
Trains one for actions in the international environment.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Hofstede G., Hofstedt G.J. and Minkov M. 2010. Cultures and organizations: software of the mind: Intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. 3rd edition. New York. McGraw Hill.
- Material informed by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, visiting specialists
Assessment Criteria
5 The student can give reasons for solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert. He can recognise development needs in the field.
3 The student can utilize essential consepts in a single assignments and understand the theories on which the assignments are based. He recognises the area of expertise in his/her field.
1 The student recognises and understands the essential theories, principles and methods. He/she recognises the area of expertise in his/her field.
Assessment Methods
Numerical (0-5).
Project work 60%
Exam 30%
Activity 10%