Managing personnel or Human Resource Management (HRM) is a central function of any organisation and can be defined as the effective use of human capital in an organisation through the management of people-related activities. It involves aspects such as staff planning, recruitment and selection, compensation and motivation, training and development, performance appraisals as well as values and leadership development. This course gives an introduction into the scope, key concepts and current challenges of HRM in a public sector context. It takes a practical view that integrates the contributions of the behavioural sciences with the technical aspects of implementing the HR function in the ‘real world’. Specific HR techniques (as well as broader behavioural aspects such as team or group dynamics) are discussed in a balanced way and from diverse viewpoints, in order to avoid non-critical and/or mechanical interpretations of their meaning and utility. Students learn to understand HRM policies and techniques and how they relate to organisational performance. The course gives an overview of practical challenges and experiences with various HR functions and issues such as job analysis, job profiles, recruitment and selection, motivation, performance appraisals as well as training and development.
This course is for 2nd year MIA, MPP and MDS students only.
Instructor
- Gerhard Hammerschmid , Professor of Public and Financial Management
