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2016/2017  MA-MMBAO2023U  Strategic Human Resource Management and Performance Management

English Title
Strategic Human Resource Management and Performance Management

Course information

Language English
Course ECTS 4 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Part Time Master
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring, Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Master of Business Administration
Course coordinator
  • Jesper Rangvid - Department of Finance (FI)
Main academic disciplines
  • Human resource management
  • Management
Last updated on 18-08-2016
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Apply theories and concepts from the course that explain the strategic as well as organizational roles of HRM and PM.
  • Analyze the dynamics of HRM strategy, HR and PM practices with respect to external and internal influences as well as major change efforts.
  • Critically reflect on and assess the value and relevance of HRM and PM designs in specific organizational settings.
  • Evaluate the relevance and usefulness of HRM and PM models and theories from the course for analyzing and resolving strategic and organizational issues and challenges.
  • Demonstrate how PM, HRM and the organizational context are inevitable linked in the provision of incentives and the creation of value creation in organizations.
Examination
Strategic Human Resource Management and Performance Management:
Exam ECTS 4
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 5 pages
Appendices is included in the 5 pages
Assignment type Synopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Two internal examiners and one external examiner
Exam period Summer and Winter
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

This course takes a strategic view on human resource management and performance management. A more thorough explanation of the course may be added at a future point.

Teaching methods
The course has diverse teaching methods using lectures, cases, readings, and discussions. The class meetings are interactive and require ongoing engagement of the students.
Student workload
Lectures 32 hours
Preparation + Exam 78 hours
Last updated on 18-08-2016