Personnel Management

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation07.12.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities

Course developer

Sociālo un humanitāro zinātņu institūts

Kitija Kirila

Dr. oec.

Course abstract

The course provides a comprehensive overview of key personnel management functions, with practical examples of procedure implementation. It develops knowledge and skills in preparing application documents, participating in job interviews, establishing and maintaining employment relationships, and organizing work processes in accordance with the legal and regulatory acts of the Republic of Latvia and the general principles of personnel management.
The aim of the study course is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the basic principles of personnel management in order to develop their professional and personal competencies for entering the labour market.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, functions, and basic principles of staff policy, the strategic choices within the industry, and the stages of the recruitment process. (Individual task, group task, Test 1)
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the procedures for formalizing and maintaining employment relationships, as well as the relevant legal framework. (Test 2)
SKILLS
Professional skills
Ability to produce documents for applying for a job. (Individual task)
Ability to identify the objectives and tasks of personnel management within the organization, and to independently obtain, process, and analyze information on the various functions of personnel management and the factors influencing them. (Individual task, group task)
Ability to choose the most appropriate types of recruitment and perform job interviews. (Individual task, group task)
Soft skills
Ability to responsibly plan the completion of the assignments given. (Individual task)
Ability to work effectively in a team, delegate responsibilities and coordinate their execution, and assume responsibility for the results of the group’s work. (Group task)
Ability to present the results of the work carried out and support one’s opinion with arguments. (Individual task, group task)
COMPETENCE

Ability to independently formulate and critically analyze personnel management processes and functions, and to organize the work process in accordance with the legal acts and general principles of personnel management of the Republic of Latvia. (Individual task, group task, tests)

Course Content(Calendar)

Full-time studies:
Expanded content of the programme (16 hours)
1. Term personnel management and related definitions. (1 hour)
2. Personnel policy of a company. (1 hour)
3. Legal framework governing personnel management. (1 hour)
4. Personnel management functions (steps). (1 hour)
5. Personnel planning. (1 hour)
6. Searching for and attracting personnel. (1 hour)
7. Personnel selection process. (1 hour)
8. Conducting job interviews and negotiations. (1 hour)
9. Formalization of an employment relationship. (1 hour)
10. Setting the working procedure in a company. (1 hour)
11. Internal employment relationships and their management in organisations. (1 hour)
12. Setting working hours. (1 hour)
13. Personnel management instruments. (1 hour)
14. Assessment of job positions. A description of a job position and the pattern of competence. (1 hour)
15. Motivation and its role in personnel management. (1 hour)
16. Termination of an employment relationship (1 hour)

Topics and content of seminars and individual work (16 hours)
1. Factors affecting the personnel management process. (1 hour)
2. Personnel search options. (2 hours)
3. Individual task. Preparing a job advertisement. (1 hour)
4. Individual task. Preparing a CV and a cover letter. (2 hours)
5. Group task. Job interview. (4 hours)
6. Test 1. Personal management functions, strategy, policy. Personnel selection process. Job interviews. Recruitment. (1 hour)
7. Professional standards and the classification of professions. A description of the job position. Employment contract. (3 hours)
8. Group task. Personnel motivation system. (1 hour)
9. Test 2. Formalization of an employment relationship. Employment relations and their management. Setting the working procedure. Working and rest time. A notice of dismissal. (1 hour).

Part-time studies and part-time distance learning:
All topics specified for full-time studies are covered, but the number of contact hours is half of the number specified in the calendar.

Requirements for awarding credit points

A positive assessment (credit) can be obtained if lectures have been attended and the individual assignments, group work, and tests have been completed and positively evaluated.

The study process in part-time distance learning is organized in accordance with Order No. 2.4-8/54 of the Vice-Rector for Studies on distance learning procedures at LBTU. Study courses are scheduled for each semester according to the study plan. The students learn the topics included in the study course independently, using the materials created and placed by the lecturer in the e-studies (Moodle). Feedback on the learning of lecture and seminar topics in distance learning is organised in the form of self-assessment tests, discussion forums and individual tasks, as well as in face-to-face or online consultations, lectures and final examinations according to the timetable.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The assigned individual and group tasks, research assignments, or other types of tasks related to the topics covered in the classes have been completed, and a positive assessment (credit) has been obtained.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Individual assignments are assessed according to the quality requirements for completing the specific tasks.
A student can receive a positive assessment in the test if at least 50% of the questions are answered correctly.

Compulsory reading

1. Blomberg J. Organization Theory: management & leadership analysis. Second edition. Los Angeles; London: SAGE, 2023. 357 p. (Pieejams: ESAF Studiju un zinātnes informācijas centrā)
2. Darba likums: Latvijas Republikas likums. Pieejams: http://www.likumi.lv/doc.php?id=26019
3. Ešenvalde I. Personāla vadības mūsdienu metodes. Rīga: Merkūrijs LAT, 2009. 349 lpp.
4. Joseph M.Putti Human Resource Management: A Dynamic Approach. Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd. 2015. 408 p. eBook. Pieejams elektroniski LBTU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/hwac
5. Ntabeni-Bhebe F. Global Human Resources Management. Oakville, ON: Society Publishing, 2019. 282 p. eBook. Pieejams elektroniski LBTU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/8ai1
6. Strategic People Management and Developmen: theory and practice. Edited by G. Rees, R. French. 6th edition. United Kingdom: Kogan Page, 2023. 392 p. (Pieejams: ESAF Studiju un zinātnes informācijas centrā)
7. Vorončuka I. Personāla vadība, teorija un prakse. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2009. 340 lpp.
8. Zīlīte L. Personāla vadība un socionika. Rīga: Turība Biznesa Augstskola SIA, 2013. 304 lpp.

9. Yazıcı Ö. Special Human Resource Management Practices and Strategy. Hauppauge, NJ: Nova, 2022. 406 pp. eBook. Pieejams elektroniski LBTU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/b3r9

Periodicals and other sources

1. CILVĒKS. VALSTS. LIKUMS. Portāls par Latviju un mums Latvijā. Palīgs tiesību aktu izpratnei. Pieejams: https://lvportals.lv/
2. Darba aizsardzības likums: Latvijas Republikas likums. Pieejams: http://www.likumi.lv/doc.php?id=26020
3. 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
4. Dokumentu juridiskā spēka likums: Latvijas Republikas likums. Pieejams: http://likumi.lv/doc.php?id=210205
5. Human Resource Management Journal, Online ISSN:1748-8583. Pieejams: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17488583

6. The International Journal of Human Resource Management. Print ISSN: 0958-5192, Electronic ISSN: 1466-4399. Pieejams: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/routledg/rijh

Notes

Free-choice course for LBTU basic study programmes.

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