B_PH_LZ2_k Human Resources Management 2

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/14. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Emil Velinov, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Ing. Renáta Ježková, PhD. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Centre for Management – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_PH_LZ2_k/01: Sun 22. 2. 13:00–17:50 Zoom.Brno9, Sat 7. 3. 8:45–11:55 Zoom.Brno9, Sat 28. 3. 8:45–11:55 PH Učebna 10, R. Ježková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
To gain a deeper understanding of selected processes in the field of human resource management, with an emphasis on the context of their practical application and the psychological dimension of HRM issues. To provide a practical insight into HRM with formative aspects, i.e. the ability to solve specific assignments and design appropriate procedures both within the processes discussed in more detail and within other HRM processes. To involve students in empirical research on the position of Generation Z in the context of HR and the future of work.
Learning outcomes

  • Solving and presenting complex case studies from the practice of various types of organizations in the field of HRM (teamwork, case studies).
  • Employee selection and conducting job interviews (teamwork; role-playing).
  • Assessment Centre methodology (teamwork; role-playing).
  • Employee performance appraisal. Designing an appraisal questionnaire (teamwork; case studies, role-playing).
  • Processing outputs based on primary data obtained from practice concerning the position of Generation Z in the context of HR and the future of work.

Syllabus

  1. Selected issues from Human Resource Management I. Specifics of human resource management in different economic entities (case studies).
  2. Employee selection and conducting job interviews (role-playing).
  3. Assessment Centre methodology (role-playing).
  4. Employee performance appraisal. Appraisal questionnaire (case study, role-playing).

Literature
  • MIKLOVIČ, I. Ako viesť hodnotiace rozhovory. Bratislava: GtoG, s.r.o., 2022. 220 s. ISBN 978-890-972012-2-7.
  • URBAN, J. Motivace a odměňování pracovníků. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2017. 645 s. ISBN 978-80-271-9599-2 .
  • URBANCOVÁ, H., VRABCOVÁ, P. Strategický management lidských zdrojů. Moderní trendy v HR. Praha: Grada, 2023. 296 s. ISBN: 978-80-271-3675-9.
Teaching methods

  • Seminar-based instruction (seminars in three blocks with the possibility to attend online lectures once a week or use recorded lectures available for 40 days);
  • Teamwork, role-playing, interactive format (open space for questions, discussion, consultations, presentation of students’ professional opinions and findings);
  • Establishing contacts with practice and reflecting them in HRM.

Assessment methods

Course credit: active participation in seminars, preparation and timely submission of a seminar paper according to the instructor’s guidelines (50% of the final grade).

Exam: oral, on-site – professional discussion of the seminar paper + verification of theoretical knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice (remaining 50% of the final grade).
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2025.
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