ESF:MPH_HRMP Human Resource Management - Course Information
MPH_HRMP Human Resource Management Practices
Faculty of Economics and AdministrationSpring 2025
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching - Teacher(s)
- Nathalie Houtzamer, MCom (seminar tutor)
- Guaranteed by
- Nathalie Houtzamer, MCom
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Vlasta Radová
Supplier department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration - Prerequisites
- Fluent in English
- Course Enrolment Limitations
- The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
- fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
- Business Management (programme ESF, N-PEMA)
- Business Management (Eng.) (programme ESF, N-EKM)
- Business Management (programme ESF, N-PEM)
- Course objectives
- Through course content and collaboration with fellow students around the world, the student will gain a global outlook on human resources and the ability to succeed in national and international companies. After completing this course, you’ll be well-positioned to succeed in a range of people management positions including Recruitment Consultant, Training and Development Officer, Employee Relations Adviser, Career Coach, and Management Consultant.
- Learning outcomes
- - Understand and critically assess HR theories and their application in global business contexts. - Apply evidence-based HR practices to address global performance and talent challenges. - Evaluate the impact of global trends on HR practices and the future of work. - Understand HR technology to improve decision-making and organizational performance in a global context.
- Syllabus
- 1.Introduction to International Human Resource Management (IHRM)Definition and scope of IHRM - Differences between domestic HRM and IHRM. - Globalization and its impact on HR practices. 2.Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) in an International Context - Concepts and approaches of SHRM. - Aligning HR strategies with global business strategies. - The role of HR in global business operations. 3.Cultural and Institutional Differences in IHRM - Understanding cultural diversity in global workplaces. - Cross-cultural communication and management. - Managing multicultural teams. 4. Global Mobility and Expatriate Management - Expatriate selection and preparation. - Managing expatriate performance and compensation. 5.Research and Evidence-Based Practice in International HR -Applying recent research findings to global HR practices. -Evaluating HR policies and practices in a global context. -Evidence-based approaches to improving HR performance globally.
- Literature
- To be developed
- To be confirmed
- Teaching methods
- seminars, lecturers, workshop, class discussions, group projects
- Assessment methods
- To be developed
- Náhradní absolvování
- The student must participate in all onsite and/or online activities to contribute to the development of a successful team project.
- Language of instruction
- English
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every other week. - Teacher's information
- The capacity of the course is 10 students. All enrolled students will submit a motivation letter at the beginning of the semester. Students will be selected on the basis of the motivation letter, taking their past academic performance into account.
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