Guidance of International Personnel Resources
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TIS1304 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-IB 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Pommelin-Andrejeff, Leena |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | T-IB-3-1 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-12-20 | Satu Lautamäki | English | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 4 | T-IB-3-2 | 2008-10-27 – 2009-03-07 | Satu Lautamäki | English | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
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 course 90 h
- lectures and exercises 40 h
- preparing to the test 10 h
- course work 10 h
- self-reliant studying 30 h
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.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Dowlins, P. J. Welch, D. E. Schuler, R. S. 1999. International Human Resource Management. South-Western College Publishing.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, individual studies and presentations.
Assessment Criteria
1 The student recognises and understands the essential theories, principles and methods. He/she recognises the area of expertise in his/her field.
3 The student can utilize essential consepts in a single assignments and understand the theories on which the assignments are based. He/she recognises the area of expertise in his/her field.
5 The student can give reasons for solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert. He/she can recognise development needs in the field.
Assessment Methods
Numerical (0-5).