Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

Basic knowledge in management

Expository method, using theoretical presentations of the syllabus.

The previous method is complemented with the use of the Inquiry-based learning or research-based learning method, as students are guided to the elaboration of research work and analysis of scientific articles.

 The main objectives of this course are:

• Expose the evolution of Human Resources Management (HRM) and its importance;
• Present the fundamentals on the process of attracting, developing and retaining human resources essential to achieving the organizations’ objectives;
• Address the fundamentals of the challenges and practices of HRM in an international context.

In short, given the above objectives, it is expected that at the end of the semester students will be able to:

Expose the main HRM concepts and policies;

• Critically analyze the main HRM models;
• Dissect the most recent developments in critical areas of HMR and deepen the interrelationships between these areas and the general management of organizations;
• Integrate HRM in the context of the organization’s business, as well as in the social, political and economic context in which the organization intervenes;
• Designate the challenges and opportunities that are presented to HRM managers in each organization, as active elements in the preparation, implementation and control of strategic actions;
• Have the ability to investigate a particular topic within the concrete scope of HRM.

1 – The importance and evolution of HRM

1.1 Definition, objectives and main activities of the HRM

1.2 Importance of HRM for organizational strategy

1.3 Historical evolution of HRM

1.4 The challenges of HRM in the current context

2 – Human Resource Management Practices

2.1 Analysis and evaluation of functions

2.2. Attracting human resources: planning and recruitment; selection; socialization, orientation and integration.

2.3 Retention of human resources: reward systems; performance and management assessment; career development.

2.4 Training

3 – Human Resource Management in an international context

3.1 The cultural dimension of Management in an international context

3.2 Global Demographic Trends and Diversity

3.3 Emerging trends in Human Resource Management in an international context

3.4 Expatriate Management

4 – Human Resources Management in the Public Sector

4.1 The Vicissitudes of Public Human Resources Management

4.2 The Administration of Public Human Resources: the evolution of a Concept

4.3 The Management of Private Human Resources in Counterpoint with the Management of Public Human Resources: Similarities and Divergences

5 – Talent Management and Development

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Fundamental Bibliography

Camara, Pedro B. da (2015). Manual de gestão e avaliação de desempenho, 2.ª edição.

Camara, Pedro B. da (2016). Os sistemas de recompensas e a gestão estratégica de recursos humanos, 4ª ed., rev. e aumentada. Alfragide: Publicações Dom Quixote.

Camara, Pedro B. da et al. (2016). Humanator XXI : recursos humanos e sucesso empresarial, 7.ª edição. Alfragide: Publicações Dom Quixote.

Gomes, Jorge F. S.; Cesário, Francisco (2014). Investigação em Gestão de Recursos Humanos: Um guia de boas práticas. Lisboa: Escolar Editora.

Machado, Artur da Rocha; Portugal, Miguel Nuno (2013). Seleção e recrutamento de pessoas: a regeneração das organizações. Lisboa: Escolar Editora.

Martinez, Luís Fructuoso et al. (2015). Gestão de recursos humanos para gestores. Lisboa: Editora RH

Martinho, Ana Luísa et al. (2017). Gestão e desenvolvimento de recursos humanos: práticas emergentes. Porto: Vida Económica.

Peretti, Jean-Marie et al. (2014). Gestão dos Recursos Humanos: Uma abordagem internacional. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget.

Silva, Victor Paulo Gomes da (2018). Dicionário de Gestão de Recursos Humanos. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo.

Complementary Bibliography

Caetano, António; Vala, Jorge (2007). Gestão de Recursos Humanos. Lisboa: Editora RH.

Camara, Pedro B. da (2008). Gestão de pessoas em contexto internacional. Lisboa: Publicações Dom Quixote.