Talent Management

The course unit was designed to enable the progressive acquisition of knowledge and competencies, and does not require any specific prior training to achieve an adequate level of academic performance. It is important to have some linguistic knowledge of the English language, particularly in reading.

The entire course unit will be delivered in a face-to-face setting in-person teaching. Interactive and group management methodologies will be used in class to stimulate debate, questioning, and the consolidation of knowledge and competencies. The use of initial brainstorming as a participatory stimulus will be encouraged and valued, as well as research and problem-solving activities. Residual expository methods, in close correlation with active methodologies, will be predominant.

Considering the intended learning outcomes, we have:

(A) Explain the strategic contribution of Human Resource Management to value creation and sustainable competitive advantage.
Teaching Methodology: Expository. This method consists of a structured presentation of content by the instructor, aimed at understanding fundamental concepts, theories, and models, and may be complemented with moments of interaction and discussion through real-life case studies.

(B) Apply principles of team management, leadership, motivation, and conflict management in organizational contexts.
Teaching Methodologies:
(a) Expository – This method consists of a structured presentation of content by the instructor, aimed at understanding fundamental concepts, theories, and models.
(b) Active – Interaction and discussion through the presentation of a scientific article summary prepared by the students.

(C) Critically analyze the main Human Resource Management and recruitment processes, identifying best practices and areas for improvement.
Teaching Methodologies:
(a) Expository – Structured presentation of content by the instructor to understand key concepts, theories, and models.
(b) Active: Project-Based Learning – Development and presentation of a practical case study in groups.

(D) Use People Analytics indicators to interpret data and support management decision-making.
Teaching Methodologies:
(a) Expository – Structured presentation of content by the instructor to understand key concepts, theories, and models.
(b) Active: Project-Based Learning – Development and presentation of a practical case study in groups.

(E) Develop transversal competencies relevant to the professional context, namely communication, collaboration, critical thinking, autonomy, and responsibility.
Teaching Methodology: Active – Project-Based Learning: Development and presentation of a practical case study in groups.

The objectives of this course unit focus on the acquisition of organizational knowledge and practices that provide an in-depth understanding of the strategic relevance of Human Resource Management, with particular emphasis on talent management. The course aims for students to become familiar with and understand approaches, methodologies, and tools in Human Resource Management oriented towards the attraction, development, retention, and valorization of talent which, within an organizational context, enable informed and effective participation, contributing to organizational value creation, organizational sustainability, and individual employee fulfilment.

Throughout the course unit, students develop competencies to work in and manage teams, understand the main Human Resource Management processes, and critically analyze the impact of these practices on organizational performance.

By exploring topics such as team management and group dynamics, leadership, motivation, negotiation, and conflict management, students not only enhance their ability to work in and manage teams but also strengthen competencies related to collaboration, communication, and problem-solving in organizational contexts.

In parallel, by studying the main Human Resource Management processes—namely the importance of employer branding, its determinants of attractiveness and the Employer Value Proposition (EVP), recruitment and selection processes, performance management, compensation, and career development—students identify and analyze organizational practices, propose improvements, and apply essential tools in an informed and autonomous manner.

Through the integration of People Analytics, students identify the different stages across various areas of people management, thereby reinforcing critical and analytical thinking.

At the end of the course unit, students should be able to:

(A) Explain the strategic contribution of Human Resource Management to value creation and sustainable competitive advantage;
(B) Apply principles of team management, leadership, motivation, and conflict management in organizational contexts;
(C) Critically analyze the main Human Resource Management and recruitment processes, identifying best practices and areas for improvement;
(D) Use People Analytics indicators to interpret data and support management decision-making; and; 
(E) Develop transversal competencies relevant to the professional context, namely communication, collaboration, critical thinking, autonomy, and responsibility

1. Introduction

     1. 1 Evolution of Human Resource Management

     1.2 The Roles of Human Resource Management

     1.3 The Centrality of Job Description and Job Analysis: Process and Method

2. Team Management

    2.1. Team Processes and Dynamics

    2.2. Leadership

    2.3. Motivation

    2.4. Negotiation and Conflict Management

3. Human Resource Management

    3.1. Employer Branding

    3.2. Recruitment and Selection

    3.3. Performance Management

    3.4. Compensation

    3.5. Career Management

4. People Analytics

     4.1 What is People Analytics?

     4.2 Stages of the People Analytics Process

Students who are, or are not, covered by the working‑student status may choose one of the three assessment methods described below:

       1 – Final exam (100%);

       2 – Periodic assessment (Exam 75% + Article summary (individual assignment) 25%);

Under this option, students must prepare a summary and an in‑class presentation of an article, provided by the instructor, on topics related to the course.

       3 – Continuous assessment (Case study (group assignment) 75% + Article summary (individual assignment) 25%).

For the exams, the use of artificial intelligence tools, as well as the consultation of any other external sources, is strictly prohibited.

Regarding the preparation of the article summary (individual assignment), the use of artificial intelligence tools is not permitted.

For the group assignment, the use of artificial intelligence is allowed only to obtain complementary information, and its use must be explicitly indicated and cited. It is strictly forbidden to use artificial intelligence for structuring or writing the assignment.

For both individual and group assignments, in‑text citations and bibliographic references must comply with APA (American Psychological Association) standards.

Approval in this course unit requires, regardless of the chosen assessment method, a final grade equal to or higher than 10 points on a scale of 0 to 20.

If the chosen assessment method includes the article summary (individual assignment) and the case study (group assignment), students must obtain a minimum grade of 10.00 points in each of these components.

In the specific case of periodic assessment, the minimum required grade in the exam is 8.00 points.

The group assignment must be completed by a group of at least two and at most four students. The formation of the group and the choice of topic are the responsibility of the students.

The chosen topic must be strictly aligned with the syllabus content defined for the course unit.

The date for identifying group members and the topic to be addressed will be set with the instructor during the first class.

No changes to group composition and/or topic selection are allowed without prior proposal and authorization from the instructor.

The group assignment must be submitted exclusively through Nónio – infor‑estudante, in PDF format, on the date and time defined by the instructor in class. Failure to comply will result in a grade of zero.

The group assignment must be presented on the agreed date, and all group members must participate in the presentation.

If a student is unable to attend the presentation on the scheduled date, the following procedures apply:

       A – Changes to presentation dates will be highly exceptional. They will only be validated if the justification provided is accepted by the instructor, up to one week before the originally scheduled date.

       B – In group assignments, if one member is absent on the day of the presentation, the remaining members must present the work on the scheduled date. The absent student, if they contributed to the assignment, will receive only the minimum passing grade for this component.

       C – Failure to attend the oral presentation without prior approval from the instructor results in a grade of zero for this component and requires the student to take the final exam.

If the instructor is absent, the presentations scheduled for that day will be moved to the next class.

Additionally:

       1 – The assessment methodology of this course unit does not include the possibility of an oral exam.

       2 – Groups may only exceed four members if the group formally requests it and the instructor authorizes it.

       3 – If the minimum grade in the exam component is not achieved, even if the individual assignment has a passing grade, only the absolute exam grade will be recorded, without weighting the individual assignment.

       4 – Grades obtained in practical assignments will not be considered in the resit exam period; only the written exam grade will count.

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