Human Resource Management

Total Hours in Course162

Number of hours for lectures32

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32

Independent study hours98

Date of course confirmation05.09.2023

Responsible UnitInstitute of Business and Management Science

Course developer

Sociālo un humanitāro zinātņu institūts

Kitija Kirila

Dr. oec.

Course abstract

The course provides an overview of the policies and functional areas of human resource management with practical examples of the implementation of procedures. The course provides students with knowledge and skills on how to organise and document the human resources management process in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and the general principles of human resources management.

The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and empirical knowledge of the basic principles of the human resources management process in order to facilitate the competence necessary for the performance of their professional duties and tasks.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge
Knows and understands the basic principles and needs of human resources management policies in industry. Knows the functional areas of human resources. (Individual task, group work, Test 1)
Knows and understands the procedures and legal framework for establishing and maintaining employment relationships. (Test 2)
Skills
Professional skills
Able to prepare documentation of the human resources management process in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia. (Individual task)
Able to determine the purpose and objectives of human resource management in an organisation, to independently obtain, collect and analyse information on various human resource management functions and the factors influencing them. (Individual task, group work)
Be able to select the most appropriate recruitment methods for the situation and to conduct job interviews. (Individual task, group work)
Be able to select the most appropriate human resources management principles and methods for the situation. (Individual task, group work)
General skills
Able to carry out tasks in a responsible and timely manner. (Individual task)
Can work effectively in a team, delegate and coordinate tasks. Able to take responsibility for the results of group work. (Group work)
Be able to present the results of work and justify their opinions. (Individual task, group work)
Competence
Be able to independently formulate and critically analyse human resource management processes, functions and organise work processes in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and general principles of human resource management. (Individual tasks, group works, Test1, 2)

Course Content(Calendar)

Full-time study:
1. Basic HRM terms and processes. The role of human resource management in the management process of companies in the sector. Key guidelines for goal-oriented HRM. Factors influencing the HRM process. Human resources and personnel management in the 21st century. Trends. Traditional and modern human resource management. (2 hours)
2. Human resources policy in the company. Human resources policy makers. The main tasks of human resources policy. Relationship between HR policy and the company's strategy for sustainable development and sustainability. Characteristics and trends of human resources policies in the sector. (2 hours)
3. Functional areas of human resources management, their organisation, sequence and necessity. Levels of human resources management: operational, tactical and strategic management. Competence of the human resources manager. Employee profile. (2 hours)
4. The legal framework governing human resources management. Legal framework for employment relations. (2 hours)
5. Human resources planning. Objective of human resources planning. Tasks of human resources planning. Information support for personnel planning. Forecasting internal and external supply. (2 hours)
6. Finding and attracting human resources. Evaluation of resources for personnel search. Selection of search methods. Job offer (advertisement), its preparation. Job advertisement placement options. Specifics of publishing an advertisement. Current developments in recruitment in the sector. (2 hours)
7. Human resources selection process. The purpose of recruitment. Recruitment scheme. Staff selection tools. Methods of selection and evaluation of personnel. Defining and schematising evaluation criteria. Job application documents, their presentation and evaluation. (2 hours)
8. Conducting job interviews and interviews. Interview objectives. Interview strategies. Types of interviews. Methods and practices of job interviews. Developing interview questions. Structure of the job interview. Managing and planning the job interview process. Recommendations for a successful interview. Typical mistakes during a job interview. Interview tactics. Assessment of skills, knowledge and competences, decision making. (2 hours)
9. Documents required for the preparation of an employment contract. Applicant details and job application documents. Procedure for starting the employment relationship. Employment contract. Form of employment contract. Types of employment contract. Duration of the employment relationship. Adaptation of new employees. Probationary period. Amendment of the employment contract. (2 hours)
10. Establishment of working procedures in the company. Rules of procedure and employer's orders. Organisation of working time. Rest time. Breaks. Holidays. Safety at work. Instructions. Collective agreement. (2 hours)
11. Internal industrial relations and their management in organisations. Employee movement within the organisation. Duties, rights and responsibilities of employer and employee. Internal communication and information exchange - classical and modern methods. (2 hours)
12. Human resources management tools (occupational standard, occupational classification, job descriptions, qualification categories, training needs analysis, etc.). (2 hours)
13. Job evaluation. Job description and competency model. Methods of competence assessment: interviews, tests, role-plays, document analysis. Methods of staff training and staff development. "Competence management and talent management. (2 hours)
14. Motivation and its role in HRM. Theories of needs. Types and evaluation of motivation systems. Elements of motivation. Development of the motivation system. (2 hours)
15. Termination of employment. Termination of employment. Periods of notice. Grounds for termination of employment. Other grounds for termination of employment. (2 hours)
16. Insights into change management, key features and necessity of change management. (2 hours)
Part-time:
All the topics specified for full-time full-time are covered, but the number of contact hours is 1/2 of the specified number of hours.

Requirements for awarding credit points

• Individual task "Preparing a job advert for the cost of different job adverts." (5%)
• Individual task "Job description. Job application documents. Job contract." (15%)
• Group work "Job interview." (20 %)
• Control work 1 "Human resources functions, strategy, policy. Recruitment process. Job interviews. Selection of personnel" (10%)
• Control work 2 "Establishing employment relationships. Labour relations and their management. Organisation of work arrangements. Working and rest time. Giving notice." (10%)
• Exam (40%)

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1. Group work: factors influencing the HRM process (PEST analysis). (2 hours)
2. Group work: HR policies and trends in the sector. (2 hours)
3. Group work: Portrait of the HR manager and employee. (2 hours)
4. Group work: Human resources search and attraction. (1 hour)
5. Individual task. Preparing a job advert and the cost of different job adverts. (1 hour)
6. Individual task. Occupational standard and occupational classification. Job description. Job application documents. Employment contract. (4 hours)
7. Group work. Job interview. (6 hours)
8. Human resources functions, strategy, policy. Recruitment process. Job interviews. Staff selection. (1 hour)
9. Group work. Internal labour relations and their management in organisations. (4 hours)
10. Group work: Internal communication and information exchange. (4 hours)
11. Group work. Staff motivation system. (2 hours)
12. Labour relations and their management. Organisation of work. Working and rest time. Notice of termination of employment. (1 hour)

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The course grade depends on the marks of the independent work, the test and the exam - 10 points are 1 mark. Independent works and tests are assessed in accordance with the assessment procedure specified in the works.

Compulsory reading

1. Armstrong, M. A., Taylor S. Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice., 13th edn., London: Kogan Page., 2014. 440 p.
2. Darba likums: Latvijas Republikas likums. Pieejams: http://www.likumi.lv/doc.php?id=26019
3. Ēdināšanas uzņēmuma vadītāja rokasgrāmata. Jelgava: LLU, 2017. 254 lpp. Pieejams: https://lbtufb.lbtu.lv/LLUgramatas/PTF/Edinasanas_uzn_vad_rokasgramata.pdf
4. Putti J. M. Human Resource Management: A Dynamic Approach. Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd. 2015. 408 p. eBook. Pieejams elektroniski LBTU EBSCOhost datubāzē
5. Ntabeni-Bhebe F. Global Human Resources Management. Oakville, ON: Society Publishing, 2019. 282 p. eBook. Pieejams elektroniski LBTU EBSCOhost datubāzē
6. Zīlīte L. Personāla vadība un socionika. Rīga: Turība Biznesa Augstskola SIA, 2013. 304 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Darba aizsardzības likums: Latvijas Republikas likums. Pieejams: http://www.likumi.lv/doc.php?id=26020
2. Dokumentu izstrādāšanas un noformēšanas kārtība: MK 2018.gada 4.septembra noteikumi Nr. 558. Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/ta/id/301436-dokumentu-izstradasanas-un-noformesanas-kartiba
3. Dokumentu juridiskā spēka likums: Latvijas Republikas likums. Pieejams: http://likumi.lv/doc.php?id=210205
4. Human Resource Management Journal, Online ISSN:1748-8583. Pieejams: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17488583
5. The International Journal of Human Resource Management. Print ISSN: 0958-5192, Electronic ISSN: 1466-4399. Pieejams: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/routledg/rijh

Notes

Professional specialisation course in the professional higher education bachelor study programme "Catering and Hotel Business" in full-time and part-time studies.

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