Human Resource Management

Department

Bachelor's program Business & Management

Course unit code

B&M-B-3-HRM-HRM-ILV

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Dr. Dietmann-Oberrauch Evelyn, FH-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Stöckl Thomas, Rainer Sandra, B.Sc.

Mode of delivery

-

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

Bhave D., Budd, J.W. (2010). The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management. London: SAGE publications Ltd.
Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management (15th ed.). Essex: Pearson Education.
Kimberly M. Lukaszewiski, Dianna L. Stone (2024). Will the use of AI in human ressources create a digital Frankenstein?. Organizational dynamics, Volume 53, Issue 1
McKenna, E., & Beech, N. (2014). Human Resource Management: A concise analysis (3rd ed.). Essex: Pearson Education.
Millmore, M., Lewis, P., Saunders, M., et al. (2007). Strategic Human Resource Management: Contemporary Issues. London: FT Prentice Hall, Pearson.
Price, A. (2011). Human Resource Management in a Business Context (4th ed.). Hampshire: Cengage Learning EMEA.
Rees, G., & Smith, P. (2017). Strategic Human Resource Management. An international perspective (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications Ltd.Minnaar, J. & Morree, P. (2020). Corporate Rebels - Make Work More Fun. Corporate Rebels Nederland B.V.
Van Dam, N. (2018). Elevating Learning & Development. New York: McKinsey & Company.
Price, A. (2011). Human Resource Management (4th ed.). Andover: Cengage Learning.

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Fall 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

3

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students reach the following learning goals:
• Describe the effect of megatrends on the world of employment in the 21st century
• Describe, analyze and critically discuss core processes and functions of Human Resource Management and Leadership
• Classify and evaluate human resources work from an individual, organizational, local and global perspective
• Understand and apply the most important methods and tools of Human Resource Management

Course contents

Students acquire sound theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills in the areas of:
• Perspectives on Human Resource Management and Strategic Human Resource Management
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Human Resource organization
• Human Resource processes
• Demographic change, migration and other global trends
• Roles and responsibilities of Human Resource Management in a VUCA-Environment
• Leadership requirements

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual as well as group work.
We are applying formats which are in use in companies, such as World Café, Nordic Talking, Mentimeter and Workshops.
We also work with the Miro Board which will be used as a data AND communication platform.

Work placement(s)

none