B_PH_LZ2_p Human Resources Management 2

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Emil Velinov, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Hana Čipera Jánská (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Ing. Renáta Ježková, PhD. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Centre for Management – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable
Tue 11:20–12:50 Zoom.Praha2, except Tue 10. 2.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
B_PH_LZ2_p/01: each even Monday 13:30–15:00 PH Učebna 02, H. Čipera Jánská
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. HRM as a business partner.
  2. Career in human resources.
  3. Measurement in HRM. HR controlling, HR audit, HR reporting.
  4. AI in HRM.
  5. Trends in employee sourcing and recruitment.
  6. Personnel selection. Assessment Centre. Psychodiagnostic methods.
  7. Work motivation and performance management. Management by objectives. Performance appraisal process.
  8. Development of employee engagement. Employee benefits.
  9. Workplace relationships. Termination of employment.
  10. Diversity management. Age management. Women in management.
  11. Meeting management. Communication. Presentation skills. Teamwork.
  12. Current issues as challenges for HRM.

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

  • Combination of lectures and seminars (lectures once a week online + recorded lectures available for 40 days; seminars once every two weeks or in three blocks);

  • 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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