HRM and Labour Law

Academic year: 2006-2007 Course code module FTEBABK211 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) Daniël Vloeberghs Daniël Cuypers Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in June Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Management & Organisatie Basiscursus Recht *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) - knowledge of the main applivation areas and instruments of HRM - understanding the impact of the HR Practices on performance of organisations - knowledge of the legal rules and the instuitutional context for HRM - knowledge of the social dialogue in Belgium knowledge of some recent ( international) research concerning HRM - development of a critical attitude towards 'new' developments in this discipline 3. Course content In this course the following topics will be treated: - a short overview of the history of personnel management in Belgium - definitions and connotations of HRM - competency management - recruitment and selection - development activities - appraisal and reward systems - organisational design - communication management - the professionalisation of the HR-function 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Assignments - individual Supervised self-study 5. Assessment method Exam: Closed book Multiple choice Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material Handbook of teacher Vloeberghs Daniël, Human Resource Management: fundamenten en perspectieven. Op wag naar de intelligente organisatie, Lannoo, 2004. 7. Recommended reading - study material cf. BB ( UA) 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 16/04/2007 10:44 ann.aerts