Applied Human Resource Management

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Frédéric Naedenoen

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course aims to raise awareness among students about the importance of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the practice of managerial roles, even for those who do not intend to pursue a career in HRM. Through a thorough study of the division of roles between HR departments, managers, workers themselves and external actors (inspired by, among others, the theories of Ulrich and Pichault), students will discover how HR responsibilities are distributed in a professional environment. The course will cover various HR practices, such as recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, training, etc., with a focus on collaboration between HR departments and managers in their implementation. Particular emphasis will also be placed on the growing digitalisation of Human Resource Management and its implications, as digital tools and technologies are increasingly shaping the HR function as well as managers' day to day activities.

The theoretical content will be illustrated by practical case studies and enriched by professional testimonials (to be confirmed). Discussions around current HRM issues will help connect theory to real-life situations.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of this teaching unit, students will be able to:

• Understand the importance of HRM in management, even outside of roles specifically related to human resources.
• Explain and analyze the division of HR roles between HR departments and other actors (supervisors, managers, workers, intermediaries, etc.).
• Apply different theories to understand the distribution of HR responsibilities within an organization.
• Describe and evaluate key HR practices (recruitment, training, evaluation, etc.) based on the division of roles between the HR department and managers.
• Identify the challenges associated with integrating HR practices into the day-to-day management of teams.
• Critically evaluate the impact of digitalization on HR practices and underlying organizational dynamics.
• Propose solutions or adjustments to the distribution of HR roles in order to improve managerial and organizational performance.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

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Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures:

• Presentation of fundamental theoretical concepts relating to the distribution of roles in human resources and current practices in human resources management.
• Active student participation: each group will be responsible for preparing and presenting a theoretical aspect of the course.

• Analysis of real or fictional situations where the distribution of HR roles is central. These studies will allow students to put the theories they have studied into practice.

• Each group will be assigned a company and will conduct several interviews with its human resources director in order to understand how HR roles are distributed within the organization.
• Discussions with managers and/or human resources professionals to better understand the realities in the field and the challenges associated with the distribution of HR roles in different contexts. (To be confirmed)

• Students will work in teams on projects analyzing HR practices, evaluating the distribution of roles between managers and the HR department, and then present their findings.

• Interactive sessions will allow students to compare their ideas and deepen their understanding of the issues surrounding the distribution of HR roles through reasoned exchanges.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- LOL@

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

Continuous assessment


Further information:

First session:

The assessment will take the form of a written exam covering all the material covered in class, divided as follows:

• Multiple-choice questions.
• Open-ended case study questions.

• If the number of students is less than or equal to 30, the exam will be oral and will cover all of the material.
• If the number of students is greater than 30, the exam will be written and will also cover all of the material.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Frédéric NAEDENOEN,
LENTIC  /  HEC Liège, Ecole de Gestion de l'Université de Liège,
Bâtiment N1d (HEC) / LENTIC,
Tél.: + 32 4 366 30 70,
E-Mail: FNaedenoen@uliege.be

Before contacting the teacher regarding the content or terms of the course, students are invited to follow the following steps independently:

1. Consult the course materials and their own notes to check if the answer to the question is already there.
2. Exchange with fellow students via the discussion space on the course page (Lola) to benefit from peer collaboration.
3. Ask their question during class sessions so that the entire class can benefit from it and the exchanges can enrich collective learning.

For any individual request by email, a response time of five working days should be expected. If no response is received after this period, students may consider sending a follow-up.

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