Personnel and Organization (B-KUL-HBA11C)

Aims
The course aims at contributing to the following learning results:
The student...
Understands basic theories, basic terms, and basic concepts of each management domain, in particular with respect to the financial, operational, commercial and organisational activities, and applies them when solving (business) economics problems (2.a)
Distinguishes and clarifies the different ways in which activities and processes in organisations are organised, structured and managed (2.b)
Understands and substantiates the critical importance of each management domain for a successful organisation and the coherence with other management domains (2.c)
Explains HR processes and tools for the flow of personnel in, through and out of organisations and explains the relationship between them (2.n)
Shows how HR tools and processes act on the functioning of an individual, group or organization (2.o)
Analyses issues in different management domains on the basis of appropriate theories, concepts and models and proposes a scientifically sound solution (2.t)
Uses disciplinary scientific knowledge to solve (business) economic problems (4.d)
Critically assesses (scientific) information, data and structures, and processes all this in line with solving (business) economics problem with practical relevance (7.d)
Sets forth a logical and coherent argumentation to support choices made when solving a (business) economic problem with practical relevance (8.d)
Estimates the impact of business operations on various stakeholders and society (12.a)
Connects the psycho-social and ethical insights with the (business) economic reality in a reasoned way (12.b)
Integrates sustainability values in the analysis of topical (business) economic problems and proposes solutions that take into account these values (12d)
Previous knowledge
If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following courses first: Management and Psychology.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
HBH64E : Personeel en organisatie
HBN55B : Mens en organisatie (No longer offered this academic year)
Y00928 : Personeel en organisatie
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (incoming) (Brussels et al) 242 ects.
- Preparatory Programme: Master of Business Administration (Programme for students started before 2023-2024) (Brussels) 90 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
Activities
6 ects. Personnel and Organization (B-KUL-HBA11c)




Content
Topics that will be covered are:
- Evolution HR and recent HRM trends
- Job analysis and job evaluation
- Recruitment and selection
- Socialization of newcomers
- Performance management, motivation, and leadership
- Conflict management
- Change management
- Dismissal
Course material
Caers, R. (2021) HRM Basics. 3th Edition, Intersentia.
Format: more information
Lectures will be combined with activating teaching forms. Students are invited to attend the classes and to take part in group discussions.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Personnel and Organization (B-KUL-H73606)
Explanation
The exam includes 40 multiple choice questions with 4 choice options. No negative marking is used. Instead, the system of standard setting is applied.
Information about retaking exams
The features of the evaluation and determination of the grades in the second exam opportunity are identical to those of the first examination opportunity, as described above.