PAMK102 Human Resource Management

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
8/8/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Klára Harvánková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Veronika Janíková, MBA (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Bohumíra Lazarová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Bohumíra Lazarová, Ph.D.
Department of Educational Sciences – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Adéla Zajíčková
Supplier department: Department of Educational Sciences – Faculty of Arts
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 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 14/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Familiarize students with the theory and practice of systemic human resource management across different types of organizations, with particular emphasis on the context of adult education. Enable students to acquire tools and methods for effective recruitment, selection, placement, onboarding, and performance evaluation of employees, including the specific features of these processes in the education sector. Provide an overview of the fundamental principles of labor relations relevant to education and human resource management, including the practical application of legislative knowledge in managing personnel processes. Develop the ability to critically analyze an organization’s HR policy and propose measures to increase its effectiveness and fairness, with emphasis on supporting lifelong learning and the professional development of employees. Promote an understanding of the importance of human capital, motivation, and organizational culture for the successful functioning of educational institutions and other organizations.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: apply knowledge of HR systems in the processes of employee selection, placement, and performance appraisal within educational institutions as well as other organizations; demonstrate understanding of the fundamental labor law issues related to human resource management and education; apply principles of career development and employee evaluation in accordance with applicable legislation; identify current trends and innovations in human resource management.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Human Resource Management 2. Human Resource Management Strategies in Organizations 3. Job Analysis 4. Recruitment and Selection Processes 5. Employee Onboarding and Placement 6. Employee Performance Appraisal and Feedback Systems 7. Compensation and Benefits 8. Employee Training and Development 9. Career Management and Talent Management 10. Labor Relations 11. Social Dialogue and Relations with Trade Unions 12. Trends and Innovations in Human Resource Management 13. Summary, Case Study Discussions, and Reflection
Literature
    required literature
  • ARMSTRONG, Michael and Stephen TAYLOR. Řízení lidských zdrojů. Translated by Martin Šikýř. 13. vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2015, 920 stran. ISBN 9788024752587. URL info
    recommended literature
  • A handbook of human resource management practice (Orig.) : Řízení lidských zdrojů [Armstrong, 2002]. info
  • KOUBEK, Josef. Řízení lidských zdrojů : základy moderní personalistiky. 5. rozšířené a doplněn. Praha: Management Press, 2015, 399 stran. ISBN 9788072612888. info
  • KULHAVÝ, Viktor; Eva LYSOŇKOVÁ; Jakub PROCHÁZKA and Adriana WYROBKOVÁ. Slovník vybraných pojmů z oblasti řízení lidských zdrojů. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014. Elportál. ISBN 978-80-210-6729-5. url info
  • DVOŘÁKOVÁ, Zuzana a kol. Řízení lidských zdrojů. 1. vyd. Praha: C. H. Beck, 2012, 559 pp. ISBN 978-80-7400-347-9. info
  • KLEIBL, Jiří; Zuzana DVOŘÁKOVÁ and Bořivoj ŠUBRT. Řízení lidských zdrojů. Vyd. 1. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2001, xv, 264. ISBN 8071793892. info
Teaching methods
lecture, discussion, group work, reading, case study, analysis
Assessment methods
final test, final group project, text reflection, 80% attendance
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://elf.phil.muni.cz
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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