Strategic Human Resource Management

The goal of this subject is to offer students a basic knowledge of the concepts necessary for the understanding of strategic human resource management. Students should familiarize themselves with the role of human resources in a strategic context and to gain knowledge that will help them develop a strategy for human resources. The formulation, implementation of strategy and design of human resources practices should be aligned with the company's business strategy.

Students will be able to demonstrate a systematic understanding of key strategic management concepts, theories and issues in practice, and to strategically manage the process. Upon successful completion of this subject students will be able to express their ability to: apply appropriate principles and techniques of management in assessing the challenges and finding solutions and ability to manage changes in the business environment; analyze the external environment of the company; estimate resources and capabilities of the company; assess the current strategy of the company; propose and justify a long-term competitive solutions that are realistic, effective and efficient, to collaborate with others and work effectively as part of a team or group.

Introduction to strategic human resource management; Strategic management and human resource management; Factors of strategic human resource management; Concepts and models of strategic human resource management; Strategic human resource management as a source of competitive advantage; The role of human resources in the process of strategic management; Strategic approach to the basic functions of the human resource management.

Lectures, exercises, case studies, independent preparation of seminar papers and practical tasks. Classes are interactive, so mutual conversations and discussions are supported.

Class activities are assessed through the preparation of seminar papers, discussions and case studies. Colloquium may be written part of the exam. Final exam refers only to the theoretical issues. Colloquium I (0-20 points); Colloquium II (0-20 points); Final exam (0-50 points); Attendance (2point); Class activities (seminar papers, discussions, case studies) (0-8 points)

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