INTERNATIONA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. INTERNATIONAL HRM
... Literature: Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A. & Campbell, T.C. (2010). Organizational.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences School of Applied Psychology and Human Resource Management INTERNATIONA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL HRM INTERNATIONAL HRM YEAR 1 - QUARTER 1 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) o
Foundations of individual behaviour in organizations
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Personality and values, emotions and moods, emotional intelligence
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Perception and individual decision making
Literature: Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A. & Campbell, T.C. (2010). Organizational
Behaviour. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Limited. Ch. 1-2-4-5-8. Method of assessment: Written Exam Organizational Environment and Ethics (Anthropology) (3 credits) o
Differences in fundamental values, attitudes and behaviour between people in different countries and with different organizations
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Working with people from different cultures
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Solving ethical dilemmas: determining what constitutes right and wrong behaviour.
Literature: Reader with selected topics on cultural differences and ethics (authors such as Trompenaar, Hofstede and others)
Method of assessment: Written Exam Learning at Saxion (Written Communication) (3 credits) o
Becoming aware of level of business language skills and improving level of business language skills
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Rules and procedures at Saxion
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Requirements for business communication
Literature: MacKenzie, I. (2002). English for Business Studies. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Literature: Reader
Method of assessment: Report
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Basic Communication Skills 1.1 (3 credits) Introduction program and student counseling o
acquaintance group members
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personal learning styles, the Kolb inventory
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self-awareness test
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personal learning objectives
Basic communication skills o
sending interpersonal messages, LSD, etc.
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listening and reading nonverbal messages
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encountering, making contact, listening and asking questions
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providing feedback
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method of reflection
Literature: DeVito, J.A. (2011). Interpersonal Messages: communication and
relationship skills. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Limited. Literature: Robbins, S.P. & Hunsaker, P.L.H. (2007). Training in Interpersonal Skills: TIPS for Managing People at Work. Harlow: Prentice Hall.
Method of assessment: Individual portfolio Intercultural Communication 1 (3 credits) Self-Awareness and cultural background o
Analysing models (Hofstede, Hall, etc.)
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Cultural identity
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Personal values and standards
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Cross Cultural Communication
Literature: Nunez, C., Nunez Mahdi, R. & Popma, L. (2009). Intercultural Sensitivity:
From Denial to Intercultural Competence. Assen: Van Gorcum B.V. Robbins, S.P. & Hunsaker, P.L.H. (2007). Training in Interpersonal Skills: TIPS for Managing People at Work. Harlow: Prentice Hall. Literature: Hofstede, G. & Hofstede, G.J. (2010). Cultures and Organizations. New York: Mc Graw-Hill.
Method of assessment: portfolio with assignments and final task
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INTERNATIONAL HRM YEAR 1 - QUARTER 2 Organizational Behaviour 1: Organizational Psychology (3 credits) o
Attitudes and job satisfaction
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Motivation concepts and application: job design, employee involvement and rewards
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Work-related causes of stress and absence and what to do about it.
Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A. & Campbell, T.C. (2010). Organizational Behaviour. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Limited. Ch. 3-6-7-19.
Method of assessment: Written Exam Introduction to People and Labour (3 credits) o
Historical and philosophical context of labour
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Definitions of various types of labour
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Industrial economy, post-industrial economy and network economy
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Continuity and discontinuity of ‘self’
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Modern views on ‘self’ and questionnaire self-empowerment
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Labour market and the need for self-empowerment
Literature: Reader
Method of assessment: Report Business Economics (3 credits) o
Introduction to Cost Accounting
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Introduction to Investment Analysis
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Interpreting of Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss account, Cashflow analysis)
Literature: Koetzier, W. & Brouwers, M.P. & Boer, de P. (2007 ). Basics of Financial
Management. Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers B.V.
Literature: Articles and cases provided on Blackboard
Method of assessment: Written Exam
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Basic Communication Skills 1.2 (3 credits) Continuation of basic communication skills (1.1), adding: o
Conversation technique, determining goals, structuring, regulatory skills
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Communication in professional environments
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One-on-one interview: for example open interview
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Formal presentation skills
Literature: DeVito, J.A. (2011). Interpersonal Messages: communication and
relationship skills. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Limited. Literature: Frambach, P. (2009). Dialogues. Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
Method of assessment: Assessment Professional Communication Skills 1 (3 credits) Introduction: methodical/professional conversation o
Theory: analysing model professional conversation (PAR)
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Having a conversation to obtain relevant professional information and still remaining in contact with the client
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HRM roles
Literature: DeVito, J.A. (2011). Interpersonal Messages: communication and
relationship skills. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Limited. Literature: Robbins, S.P. & Hunsaker, P.L.H. (2007). Training in Interpersonal Skills: TIPS for Managing People at Work. Harlow: Prentice Hall. Recommendation: Trompenaars, F. & Hampden-Turner, C. (2004). Managing people across cultures. Chichester, UKl: Capstone Publishing Ltd. Recommendation: Frambach, P. (2009). Dialogues. Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
Method of assessment: written exam, case- analyses
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INTERNATIONAL HRM YEAR 1 - QUARTER 3 Organization Theory 1.1: Organizations and Work Design (3 credits) o
History of management theories: from Taylor to Emery & Trist
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Quality of work: organizational factors influencing job satisfaction
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Job Characteristics Model, work redesign and how to research effectiveness.
Literature: Weisbord, M.R. (2004). Productive Workplaces revisited. Dignity, Meaning
and Community in the 21st century. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Literature: Herzberg, F. (1989). One more time, how do you motivate employees?
Harvard Business Review, 2003, 87-90. Method of assessment: Written Exam International HRM 1: Introduction (3 credits) o
Sphere of activity of HRM
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Job content of HR professional
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Relevant knowledge areas and areas of interest for the HR professional
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Management aspects: role and position, instruments, cooperation partners of the HR professional
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Role and position of the HR professional
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Instruments of the HR professional
Literature: Foots, M. & Hook, C. (2011). Introducing Human Resource Management. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
Literature: Schuler, R.S. (2011). International Human Resource Management, Policies
and Practices for Multinational Enterprises (4th ed.). London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Reader
Method of assessment: Written Exam International and Comparative Labour Law 1 (3 credits) o
Introduction to law and social security important for employers as well as employees
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Main structure of the labor law and social security system in different countries
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Cross border working, not only within the European Union but also abroad
Literature: Blanpain, R., Bisom-Rapp, S., Corbett, W.R., Josephs, H.K. & Zimmer, M.J. (2007). The Global Workplace: International and Comparative Employment Law. New York: Cambridge University Press
Method of assessment: Written Exam
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Basic Communication Skills 1.3 (3 credits) Groups: meetings and Communication o
Convening a meeting, preparing for and participating in the meeting
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Discussion systems
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Procedures and processes
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Creative problem solving and negotiating
Literatuur: Schrevel, M. (2011). Meetings. Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
Literatuur: Thüss, A. (2008). Presentation. Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
Literature: Frambach, P. (2009). Dialogues. Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
Literature: DeVito, J.A. (2011). Interpersonal Messages: communication and
relationship skills. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Limited. Literature: Robbins, S.P. & Hunsaker, P.L.H. (2007). Training in Interpersonal Skills: TIPS for Managing People at Work. Harlow: Prentice Hall.
Method of assessment: Presentation Groupdynamics 1 (3 credits) Working in teams (Context: individual as student) o
theory: effective teamwork, phases in teambuilding
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team roles, self-assessment team roles
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cultural differences in a team
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feedback in practice and in intercultural settings
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Dealing with resistance
Literature: Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A. & Campbell, T.C. (2010). Organizational
Behaviour. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Limited. Ch. 3-6-7-19. Literature: Johnson, D.W. & Johnson, F.P. (2012). Joining together: group theory and group skills. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Educations.
Method of assessment: Individual portfolio
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INTERNATIONAL HRM YEAR 1 - QUARTER 4 Organization Theory 1.2: Job Evaluation and Reward Systems (3 credits) Payroll: establishing a pay structure o
Rewarding individual employees through variable pay agreement
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Flexible benefits: developing a pay program and other benefits
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Intrinsic rewards: employee recognition programs
Reader / internet / guest lectures. Topics will be treated more in depth and practical.
Method of assessment: Written Exam Introduction to Human Talent Development (3 credits) o
Developing, assessing and activating talent
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Talent on the labour market
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Trends and developments in the field of HTD, nationally and internationally
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Roles of HTD, nationally and internationally
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The key success-factors for organisations for optimally making use of the talent of its employees
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Psychological, sociological and economic aspects involved in behaviour and motivation
Literature: Arnold, J & Robertson, I.T. (2010). Work Psychology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Limited
Method of assessment: Written Exam Operations Management 1: Project Management -HRP (3 credits) o
The Project
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People working on projects
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The project from start to finish
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Planning and scheduling
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Drawing up a project plan
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Organizing meetings
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Conducting interviews
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Writing a letter
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Writing a report
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Delivering a presentation
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Making an executive summary
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Making an offer
Literature: Grit, R. (2011). Project management. A Practical Approach. Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
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Method of assessment: Report Research Skills 1 (3 credits) o
Problem analysis and research design
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Data collecting and data processing
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Data analysis
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Conclusions and recommendations
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Reporting
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Purpose and objective of practice-related research
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The position of problem analysis in the empirical cycle
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Ability to unravel demand/undesirable situation
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Finding and assessing sources of information
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Theoretical framework
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Formulation of a problem definition and partial questions
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Applying analytical frameworks: mind map and causal field model
Literature: Verhoeven, N. (2011). Doing Research: the hows and whys of applied
research. The Haque: Eleven International Publishing. Method of assessment: Report
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