Vidzeme University of Applied ScienceFaculty of Society and Science

Master Program “Business Environment Administration”

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Course Dr. iur. Irēna Liepiņa (irena@lsab.lv),Mg. sc.soc. Inese Ebele (inese.ebele@va.lv), Mg. sc. phil. Vanda Brūvele (vanda.bruvele@gmail.com), Dr.sc.soc. Visvaldis Valtenbergs (guest lecturer)

Type of The Course A (obligatory)

Credits 4 credits

Type of Study Full time studies

Course Level Master

Study-Year/ Semester: 1st Year, 1st Semester

Language English

Prerequisites for the Course

In order to take this course student must first complete the following courses:Humans Resources Management (Bachelor level)

Course Summary Course consists of three major thematic sections:• Human Resources Process Management (by Vanda Brūvele)• Labor Law (by Irēna Liepiņa)• Human Resource Development – Tools and Techniques (by Inese Ebele)

Course Methods The form of studies: lectures, seminars, practical sessions (role plays, case studies), test Study types: research, literature studies, literature overview, coursework etc.

Learning Outcomes Integral knowledge and skills in the human resource development and management. On completion of this module, students will be able to:

– demonstrate an overall understanding of an appropriate scholarly discourse;– analyse and evaluate information on the topic of their study;– understand and explain topics and conceptions related to the course contents;– demonstrate their knowledge related to the course topics and show systematic

and critical understanding of theories acquired during the course and their practical applications;

– analyse cases and key problems related to the main themes of the course;– demonstrate their ability to elaborate their own work-schedule, plan and

complete a piece of independent work, and to respond to the feedback from their tutor.

Course Contents 5.09.2015. Vanda BrūveleHuman Resources Role and CompetencesTalent Supply (Job Description, Competences, Selection, Onboarding)Compensation and Benefits

26.09.2015. Vanda BrūveleRelationships at workProviding and Accepting FeedbackEffective 1:1, Case Management (good, poor performers, terminations etc.)Generations at Work

17.10.2015. Vanda BrūveleSituational Leadership TheoryImplementing Strategy in organization - from Strategy to Work-plans.Managing Change and Transition

31.10.2015. Irēna LiepiņaIntroduction: individual and collective labour law, system, sources and issues;Employment Contract and similar contracts;Employer's and Employee's responsibilities;Performance;Wage models and Remuneration.

14.11.2015. Irēna LiepiņaEmployees' financial participation;Working time and Rest time;Health protection;Termination of Labour Relations;Labour Disputes and their resolutionStudents will have mini- test in theory and have to solve hypotetical case

27.11.2015 Inese Ebele, Visvaldis Valtenbergs (guest lecturer)Leadership multiple intelligence development – tool and techniquesIntegral Life Practice – work and life balance

11.12.2015 Inese Ebele, Visvaldis Valtenbergs (guest lecturer) Talent Development by Enneagram

9.01.2016 Inese EbeleCoursewour presentations: Human Resource Development – Tools and Techniques

Līdz 17.01.2016 Exam

Requirements for Credits:

– All the independent assignments should be submitted in a timely fashion. They should be fulfilled corresponding to the methodological instructions.

– All the independent assignments should have a positive assessment.– Active participation in seminars and workshops by taking part in discussions

and case studies.– Compulsory attendance of seminars and practical workshops. – Adherence to the ViA Statement of Academic Ethics.

Examination Written home examination

Assessment – Independent work; research and presentation – 70% (25%+25%+20%)– Final (examination) work – 30% (10%+10%+10%)

(positive assessment for the final work (examination) is a prerequisite for positive final course assessment (minimum grade 4))

Course Literature Bercusson B. European Labour Law, Cambridge University Press, 2009Canfield J., Switzer J. The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, William Morrow Paperbacks, 2006Labour Market of 21st Century: Looking for Flexibility and Security, The material of the International Scientific Conference 12-14 May, 2011Lapid-Bogda G. What Type of Leader Are You?, McGraw-Hill Companies, 2007Wilber K., Patten T., Leonard A., Morelli M. Integral Life Practice: A 21st-Century

Blueprint for Physical Health, Emotional Balance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening, 2008

Additional Literature Armstrong M., Armstrong’s hadbook of human resource management practice. 11th edition. London, 2009.

Lapid-Bogda G. Bringing Out the Best in Everyone You Coach: Use the Enneagram System for Exceptional Results McGraw Hill Professional, 2009

Whitmore J. Coaching For Performance: Growing People, Performance and Purpose, Nicholas Brealey Publishing; 3rd Revised edition edition, 2002

The RBL group - Dave Ulrich, Dave Hannawww.rbl.net

Ken Blanchard http://www.kenblanchard.com

Hay Grouphttp://www.haygroup.com/ww/

Steven Covey - https://www.stephencovey.com

Jay Galbraithhttp://www.jaygalbraith.com/

Peter Bregmanwww.peterbregman.com

Brene Brownwww.brenebrown.com

Jim Collinswww.jimcollins.com

Liz Ryanwww.humanworkplace.com

McKinseyhttp://www.mckinsey.com

Kotter International (Change)http://www.kotterinternational.com/

William Bridgeshttp://www.wmbridges.com/

http://www.ted.com/