IDENTIFYING DATA 2017_18
Subject (*) HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Code 20725112
Study programme
Technology and Engineering Management (2017)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Compulsory First 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Psychology
Coordinator
GONZALEZ RECIO, SONIA
 E-mail sonia.gonzalez@urv.cat
Lecturers
GONZALEZ RECIO, SONIA
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General description and relevant information The aim of this subject is to provide students of theoretical and practical knowledge on the humans resources management in organizations.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Apply knowledge of business managment to technology companies and their functional areas while taking into account the multidiscplinary and ill-defined nature of the process of scientific and technical innovation.
 A2.2 Design and implement a human resources strategy that includes the management of human capital with social responsibility in the multidisciplinary ambit of a technological and industrial company.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.3 Effectively communicate complex ideas from diverse subjects to any audience in a natural manner and in a foreign language
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Recognise the main aspects of organisational behaviour in a complex context of innovation exploitation in a technology company in order to manage human resources and the strategic implications of mangement in such a setting.
 A2.2 Diagnose and propose solutions to different problems relating to the human factor in technological and industrial companies, taking into account their multidisciplinary nature and the technologocial development and innovation in the company.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.3 Effectively communicate complex ideas within the organisational structure of a company to a mixed and diverse audience on subjects such as research and development of new technologies or processes and technological innovation.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Humans Resources Policies ans strategy
2. Job description. 2.1 Professional competencies.
2.2 Job analysis.
2.3 Job description.
2.4 Job avaluation
3. Personnel selection 3.1 Recruitment.
3.2 Personnel selection methods.
3.3 Employees Induction.
4. Personnel development 4.1 Formation
4.2 Carreers.
5. Personnel performances evaluation.
6. Management abilities 6.1 Leadership
6.2 Coaching
7. Human resources audit
8. Measurement and evaluation of human resources
9. Human resources challenges

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A1.1
A2.2
 2 0 2
Lecture
A1.1
A2.2
 12 24 36
Practicums/Case studies
A1.1
A2.2
B1.3
 7 14 21
Presentations / expositions
A1.1
A2.2
B1.3
 4 4 8
Assignments
A1.1
A2.2
B1.3
 2 4 6
Personal tuition
1 0 1
 
Mixed tests
A1.1
A2.2
B1.3
 2 0 2
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities The first session will be adressed to clarify the main concepts of human resources management and also to know the previous ideas and interests of students.
Lecture Lecture sessions are the main way to explain theoretical knowledges about any topic in this subject. There will be also shared practical exemples of situacions in enterprises that can help understanding the theory. Debate will be present in all sessions.
Practicums/Case studies Part or our time will be dedicated to analyse cases and do practical exercices in class.
Presentations / expositions Students will expose the assignment in class.
Assignments the assignment will be explained in class and students will do an exposition of it.
Personal tuition Any student can count on professor's support both by e-mail or by a meeting in the office places in Catalunya Campus.

Personalized attention
Description
Students can ask for a meeting in the office placed in Catalunya Campus. They can also send an e-mail that will always be answered.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Lecture
A1.1
A2.2
 The exam will consist on 20 test items and 3 development questions 50%
Practicums/Case studies
A1.1
A2.2
B1.3
 Students will submit practical exercices developed in class 30%
Presentations / expositions
A1.1
A2.2
B1.3
 Exposition of the assignment 10%
Assignments
A1.1
A2.2
B1.3
 An assignment will be explained at the beggining of the casses period and students will submit and it in class 20%
Others  

The exam will consist on (20 test items and 3 development questions) Practical exercices. Assignment Exposition

 
Other comments and second exam session

Second call: the evaluation will be exactly the same except from the practical exercices that will be replaced for a practical exam.


Sources of information

Basic Santiago Pereda Marín y Francisca Berrocal Berrocal, Dirección y gestión de Recursos Humanos por competencias, Editorial Centro de eStudios Ramón Areces, 2011
SAntiago Pereda Marín, Francisca Berrocal Berrocal y Miguel A. Alonso García, Técnicas de Gestión de Recursos Humanos por competencias, Editorial Centro de Estudios Ramón Areces, 2011
Edited by Ronald J. Burke and Cary L. Cooper, The Human Resources revolution: why putting people first matters, Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2006
Mary F. Cook and Scott R. Gildner, Outsourcing human resources functions: how, why, when and when not contract for HR services., Alexandria, V.A.: Society for HR Management, 2006
William R. Tracy, The Human Resources glossary: the complete desk reference for HR executives, managers and practitioners, Boca Raton: St. Lucie Press, 2004

Complementary María Angustias Martín-Quirós y Victoria Zarco Martín, Psicología del Trabajo, de las organizaciones y de los recursos humanos. Un área abierta a la reflexión, Psicología Pirámide, 2009
Rocío Moldes Farelo, De la Gestión de Recursos Humanos a la dirección de personas, Tirant Lo Blanc, 2012
María Vera, Laura Lorente e Isabel Mª martínez, Técnicas cualitativas en recursos humanos, Editorial Síntesis, 2012
Publicaciones vértice, Planificación de los recursos humanos, Editorial Vértice, 2008
Jordi Olivella Nadal, Organización de recursos humanos para la producción de alto rendimiento, Editorial Universitaria Ramón Areces, 2009

Recommendations
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