Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Code 00508022
Study programme
0508 - G.ADMINISTRACIÓN Y DIR.DE EMPRESAS
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third Second
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA
Coordinador
RUEDA LOPEZ , RAMON
E-mail rruel@unileon.es
mfmund@unileon.es
pminb@unileon.es
Lecturers
MUÑOZ DOYAGUE , MARÍA FELISA
MINAYA BARRERA , PEDRO ENRIQUE
RUEDA LOPEZ , RAMON
Web http://
General description Human resources are a key part of business competitiveness in todays knowledge age. In the current economic scenario, the companys competitive advantage lies increasingly in the collective talent of its people, rather than their physical assets or financial resources, given the recognition given to them to be strategic assets. It is therefore essential to know the keys to good management of staff to direct the behavior of members of an organization towards achieving business goals. Taking into account that this human resource practices must be aligned with the contextual factors in which the company operates and, moreover, must be internally consistent.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA GONZALEZ ALVAREZ , NURIA
Secretario DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA FERNANDEZ GAGO , ROBERTO
Vocal DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA GODOS DIEZ , JOSE LUIS DE
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA CABEZA GARCIA , LAURA
Secretario DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA MIGUEL DAVILA , JOSE ANGEL
Vocal DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA SANCHEZ GONZALEZ , GLORIA

Competencias
Code  
C4 CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience

Learning aims
Competences
C4

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTION Lesson 1. The Evolution of the Human Resources Function
Lesson 2. The current HR model
Lesson 3. Human Resource Practices and Business Success
RECRUITMENT OF STAFF Lesson 4. Workplace analysis.
Lesson 5. The recruitment process.
Lesson 6. The selection process.
Lesson 7. The socialisation process.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT Lesson 8. Training and development.
Lesson 9. Performance management.
Lesson 10. Career management.
Lesson 11. Compensation management.
CURRENT ISSUES IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Lesson 12: Managing expatriates.
Lesson 13. Managing diversity.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Case study 20 40 60
 
Assignments 5 20 25
Simulation 5 5 10
Personal tuition 5 0 5
 
Lecture 20 10 30
 
Objective short-answer tests 3 2 5
Objective multiple-choice tests 2 2 4
1 10 11
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Case study The cases represent a variety of real-life problem situations to be studied, analysed and reasoned solutions generated. The student will have to bring the case previously prepared for discussion in groups. Students who do not attend class regularly will have to solve the cases assigned to them individually and post their answers in the assignments that will be opened in the moodle platform respecting the dates established for this purpose.
Assignments It will be required the completion in groups of no more than four people, of a work on the contracting part of the course. Students who attend class regularly will have to present and defend it on the dates established and will be exempted from taking the exam on this subject. Students who choose not to attend class will have to take an exam on this block, which they will have to prepare on their own, using the manuals included in this teaching guide. They will also have to do the above mentioned work individually.
Simulation The student will have to deal with real-life simulations in which he/she will have to provide a reasoned solution, drawing conclusions related to the subject of study.
Personal tuition They will consist of questions on the subject or advice on how to carry out the work.
Lecture The theoretical contents of the programme will be taught, with the active participation of the student. Attendance is not compulsory to pass the course.

Personalized attention
 
Personal tuition
Description
Tutorial sessions will be held in the classroom (fixed in the official timetable), which will be compulsory. Their purpose is to monitor the different activities in which the student has to be involved, including the discussion of the case studies, resolving any doubts that may arise. They will also be used to tutor the work that the groups will have to do, to carry out their exposition or even certain assessment tests.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Lecture The interest and motivation of students towards the acquisition of theoretical knowledge will be continuously assessed. Active participation in the development of the sessions will be especially important and their capacity for analysis, criticism and respect for others will be assessed, as well as their positive attitude and attentiveness. 5% de la nota final
Case study Continuous assessment that will take into account the active participation and attitude of the students in the resolution of the cases presented. The quality of the solutions and recommendations put forward will also be assessed, as well as the students' ability to defend and reason their arguments and to debate and criticise those of their classmates with respect, when appropriate. 10% de la nota final
Simulation The attitude and the quality of the conclusions drawn by the students in relation to the theoretical concepts will be taken into account. 5% de la nota final
Objective short-answer tests In general, there will be two tests. In order to be able to pass them and eliminate material, it will be necessary to obtain, in each of them, a mark equal to or higher than 5 out of 10. 50% de la nota final
Objective multiple-choice tests They will be carried out, in general, at the end of each subject and/or thematic block, in order to assess the degree of assimilation and understanding of the contents taught. 10% de la nota final
The quality of the work carried out will be assessed on the basis of its structure, the analysis of the information gathered, as well as the quality of the oral presentation and defence, assessing the ability to respond to the questions posed. THIS IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE, BOTH IN THE FIRST AND IN THE SECOND ORDINARY EXAM. 20% de la nota final
 
Other comments and second call
FOR THE CALCULATION OF THE FINAL GRADE IN THE FIRST ORDINARY EXAM, IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE PASSED ALL THE MANDATORY TESTS SEPARATELY. FAILURE TO PASS ANY OF THEM MEANS THAT THE AVERAGE WILL NOT BE CALCULATED WITH THE REST OF THE ASSIGNMENTS TO BE DONE.

Students who wish to do so may attend the revision of the partial tests upon request by e-mail. In the case of ordinary exams, it will be compulsory to request the revision through the virtual secretary's office. The request for revision implies assuming all the consequences that may arise from it. The mark will not be modified unless an error has been made when adding up the scores of the questions or when making the correction. This modification may be either to raise or lower the mark if the case arises.

Class attendance will not be compulsory for any student, but they will have to notify their intention to attend or not during the first week of the course, this decision being irrevocable. The evaluation criteria that will be applied to students who decide not to attend class will be made public on the moodle platform at the beginning of the course. Students who decide to attend regularly will have to attend at least 80% of the classes and participate actively during the course. If they fail to do so, the same evaluation criteria will be applied as for students who do not attend class, with a penalty of one point on the final grade (except in the case of force majeure, which will be assessed by the teacher).

For the second ordinary exam, there will be a final exam, in which students will have to answer questions about all the contents they have not passed during the semester and which will account for 70% of the final mark. There will be a new deadline for submitting the work to be assessed during this period. It is compulsory in order to pass the course in this exam period.

During the development of the tests it will not be allowed to handle any material except blue or black biros (written tests with pencil or any other writing instrument with non-permanent ink will not be collected or evaluated). In order to take any of the tests, students must present their ID card or any other document that identifies them. In case of failure to present it, the teacher reserves the right to refuse admission to the exam.  

The possession and use of mobile and/or electronic devices is strictly forbidden during the tests. The simple possession of such devices, as well as unauthorised notes, books, folders or other materials during the assessment tests, will result in the immediate withdrawal of the exam, expulsion from the exam and a failing grade, and the incident will be reported to the Academic Authority of the Centre so that they can carry out the actions set out in the Guidelines for Action in Cases of Plagiarism, Copying or Fraud in Exams or Assessment Tests, approved by the Standing Committee of the Governing Council on 29 January 2015.

In the December exam session, an exam will be held which will account for 100% of the final mark. This exam may consist of multiple choice questions and short answer questions, as well as the resolution of a practical case in which the student has to apply the contents of the subject in a reasoned manner.

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic

Alles, M. A. (2015). Dirección estratégica de recursos humanos. Vol. 1, Gestión por competencias (nueva ed.). Buenos Aires: Ediciones Granica.

Alles, M. A. (2015). Diccionario de comportamientos: 1500 comportamientos relacionados con las competencias mas utilizadas en gestión por competencias (2ª ed.). Buenos Aires: Granica.

Bonache, J., and Cabrera, Á. (2010). Dirección de personas: evidencias y perspectivas para el siglo XXI (2a. ed.). Madrid: Prentice-Hall.

Dolan, S.; Schuler, R. S. and Valle, R. (1999). La gestión de los Recursos Humanos. McGraw Hill: Madrid.

Gómez-Mejía, L.R.; Balkin, D.B. y Cardy, R.L. (2001). Dirección y gestión de Recursos Humanos (3ª ed.). Prentice Hall: Madrid.

Sastre, M. A. and Aguilar, E. M. (2003). Dirección de Recursos Humanos. Un enfoque estratégico, McGraw Hill: Madrid.

Valle Cabrera, R. (Coord.) (2003). La gestión estratégica de los Recursos Humanos. Prentice-Hall: Madrid.
Complementary

Baron, J. N. y Kreps, D. M. (1999). Strategic Human Resources: Frameworks for General Managers. Wiley: Hoboken.

Claver, E.; Gascó, J.L. y Llopis, J. (1996). Los Recursos Humanos en la empresa: un enfoque directivo. Cívitas: Madrid.

De La Calle, M. C. y Ortiz De Urbina, M. (2004). Fundamentos de Recursos Humanos. Pearson: Madrid. 

De Cenzo, D. A. and Robbins, S. P. (2005). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. Wiley: Danvers, MA.

Lealmillán, A.; Alfaro De Prado Sagrera, A.; Rodríguez Félix, L.; Román Onsalo, M. (1999). El factor humano en las relaciones laborales: manual de dirección y gestión. Pirámide: Madrid. 

Noe, R. A.; Hollenbeck, J. R.; Gerhart, B. and Wright, P. M. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. McGraw-Hill: Boston, MA.

Pereda Marín, S., and Berrocal Berrocal, F. (2011). Dirección y gestión de recursos humanos por competencias. Madrid: Editorial Universitaria Ramón Areces.

Schuler, R. S. and Jackson, S. E. (1999): Strategic Human Resource Management. Blackwell Publishing: USA. 

Schuler, R. S. and Jackson, S. E. (2006). Human Resource Management: International Perspectives. Thomson: USA. 

Ulrich, D.; Losey, M. R. and Lake, G. (2007). El futuro de la Dirección de Recursos Humanos. Deusto: Bilbao.

Werner, J. M. and De Simone, R. L. (2006). Human Resource Development. Thomson: Ohio.

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / 00508003
 
Other comments
Note: Both the syllabus and the assessment and grading systems may undergo modifications, of which students will be notified sufficiently in advance by the usual means. In addition, the assessment and grading systems may be subject to exceptional situations that will be suitably assessed by the teacher.