PUP434 Programmes of social development in organizations

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 12 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Blanka Plasová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Ondřej Hora, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Imrich Vašečka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Tomáš Sirovátka, CSc.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 70 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/70, only registered: 0/70
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course offers an answer on question „What is a social development in labor organizations and how can be secured?“
The course develops ability of students to reflect firstly mutual influencing of the organizations strategy and personalist`s strategy, and secondly public social policy and social policy in the organization.
The course develops ability of students to reflect issues of non-discrimination at work and issues of equal opportunities.
Lastly, offered course gives an insight into solutions of selected problems within social development of the organization.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to social development
  • Program of social development as a part of management
  • Analysis of organisation
  • Setting he program of social development in organisation
  • Social development – development of people (human and social capital)
  • Social development – development of organisation
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Tackling organisational problems
  • Gender inequalities and equal opportunities in organisations
  • Balancing work and family life in organisations
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Wilson, David and Beaton, Lindsay (2003). Promoting institutional and organisational development: A source book of tools nad techniques. FDID.
  • Practicing organization development : a guide for leading change. Edited by William J. Rothwell. 3rd ed. San Francisco: Pfeiffer, 2010, xx, 684. ISBN 9780470405444. info
  • BARTH, Regine and Franziska WOLLFF. Corporate social responsibility in Europe : rhetoric and realities. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, 2009, 358 pp. ISBN 978-1-84720-764-7. info
  • CUMMINGS, Thomas G. and Christopher G. WORLEY. Organization development & change. International student ed., 9. London: South-Western Cengage Learning, 2009, xx, 772. ISBN 9780324580532. info
  • ROLLINSON, Derek. Organisational behaviour and analysis : an integrated approach. 4th ed. New York: FT Prentice Hall, 2008, xxii, 757. ISBN 9780273711148. URL info
  • ALLISON, Michael and Jude KAYE. Strategic planning for nonprofit organizations : a practical guide and workbook. 2nd ed. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2005, xx, 458. ISBN 0471445819. info
    not specified
  • den Dulk, L., Peper, B. 2009. Managing work-life balance policie in the European workplace: explorations for future research. RECVOWE Working Papers 4/2009
  • Hohnen (2007). Corporate Social Responsibility. An Implementation Guide for Business. International Institute for Sustainable Development. Manitoba.
  • Irwin L. Goldstein, Kevin Ford (2001). Training in Organizations: Needs Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc.
  • Sims, Dana, Salas, Eduardo (2008) „When teams fail in organizations: what creates teamwork breakdown?“ Pp. 302-318 In Langman-Fox, Janice, Cooper, Cary a Klimoski, Richard (eds.) Research companion to the Dysfunctional Workplace. UK/USA: Edward Elgar.
  • Hill, E.J.; Weiner, S.P. 2003. Work/Life Balance Policies and Programs. In: Edwards, J.E; Scott, J.C.; Raju, N.S. 2003. The Human Resources Program-Evaluation Handbook. Sage Publication
  • Anxo et al. 2006: Working time options over the life course: New work patterns and company strategies. European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.
  • Davis, A. E.; Kalleberg, A. L. 2006. Family-Friendly Organisations? Work and Family Programs in the 1990s. Work and Occupations 33(2): 191-223.
Teaching methods
- lectures. - study of literature. - seminar paper. - final exam (essay).
Assessment methods
Control and assesment of seminar paper. Feedback to final exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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