Human Resources Management
3
2019-2020
01015462
Management and Administration
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Teaching Methods
The teaching methodologies implemented comprise several approaches, namely, the expositive, the interrogative, and the demonstrative method. Being a theoretical-practical course, active learning methods will be preferred, namely, exercises, case studies and group discussions.
The continuous evaluation is adopted, which is composed of two elements:
Test 1 (50%)
Test 2 (50%).
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the curricular unit, students should be able to:
a) Enunciate the basic concepts of human resource management in organizations;
b) Understand the strategic dimension of current human resources management and to recognize new emerging trends in the area;
c) Understand the main techniques of human resources management, namely, recruitment, selection and integration, training and development, performance management and reward systems management;
d) Apply the leadership techniques most appropriate to each situation;
e) Identify the main motivational theories and the strategies deriving from them;
f) Implement effective negotiation strategies in the context of conflict in organizations;
g) Identify the new trends and the ethical challenges of human resources management.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1. Human Resources Management in organizations
1.1 Basic concepts
1.2 Organizational strategic management and human resources management
2. Human resources management techniques and practises
2.1 Recruitment, selection, and integration
2.2 Training
2.3 Performance management
2.4 Rewards systems management
3. Leadership and management of people and teams
3.1 Power and leadership in organizations
3.2 Leadership and team building
3.3 Motivation and job satisfaction
3.3 Conflicts and negotiation in organizations
4. Human Resources Management and the future: Ethics, Challenges and Trends.
Head Lecturer(s)
Isabel Cristina Dórdio Dimas
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
- Armstrong, M. (2017). Armstrong Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (14th ed.). New York: Kogan Page
- Caetano, A. & Vala, J. (2007). Gestão de Recursos Humanos: contextos, processos e técnicas (3.ª edição). Lisboa: Editora RH
- Carapeto, C., Fonseca, F. (2014). Administração Pública – Modernização, Qualidade e Inovação (3ª Edição). Lisboa: Edições Sílabo.
- Cunha, M. P., Rego, A., Cunha, R. C., Cabral-Cardoso, C., Marques, C. A. & Gomes, J. F. (2010). Manual de gestão de pessoas e do capital humano (2ª edição revista e corrigida), Sílabo, Lisboa.
- Paauwe, J., Guest, D.E., Wright, P.M. (2013). HRM & performance: Achievements and challenges. John Wiley & Sons;
- Rocha, J. A. Oliveira (2010). Gestão de Recursos Humanos na Administração Pública, Escolar Editora, Lisboa.