Study Guide

Objective

After competing the course, the student is able to:

develop working competencies
apply Human Resource management principles in workplace
apply employment relationship legislation in workplace
solve problems in workplace

Content

principles of Human Resources
competence management infrastructure and methods
basic labor legislation and occupational safety legislation
supervisor´s role in solving problems in workplace

Materials

Literature in Itslearning and self-selected materials.

Teaching methods

Expert presentations, discussions and small group reflections in Zoom and in a face-to-face meeting, group work and independent studying.

Exam schedules

no exam

International connections

Constructive approach i.e. knowledge building
Problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Student workload

PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENT: Understanding of the key concepts.
GROUP ASSIGNMENT: A model for managing people and competences.
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT: The role of the leader in dealing with personnel problems in the workplace.

Student work:
Online and face-to-face teaching 16 h
Group work 40 h
Independent work 79 h

Total 135 h (=5 credits)

Content scheduling

Online teaching (Zoom online meetings) and face-to-face meeting at the Turku campus:

Thu 11.4.2024 9.00-13.00 (Zoom)
Thu 18.4.2024 16.00-18.00 (Zoom)
Thu 2.5.2024 9.00-13.00 (Zoom)
Thu 30.5.2024 11.00-16.00 (Campus)

The PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENT will be published in Itslearning one week before the first online meeting.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

- The successful completion of the course requires the completion of all learning assignments (3).
- The assessment will be based on the pre-assignment, group and individual assignments.
- The course will be assessed with a grade of 1-5/pass.

Assessment criteria

PRE-ASSIGNMENT: The teacher assesses the task on a pass/fail scale.

The assessment will focus on the following points:
- The content and scope of the assignment are in line with the task description
- The chosen content is justified by appropriate references
- The assignment provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the chosen topic

GROUP ASSIGNMENT: The teacher will evaluate the presentation, and the grade (1-5/fail) will be 50% of the total course grade.

The following points will be taken into account when assessing the presentation:
- The content and scope of the presentation are in line with the assignment.
- Clarity of oral expression
- The presentation is visually appealing
- Analytical and problem-oriented approach to the topic
- Ideas are justified with reference to sources
- The presentation creates a clear overview of the topic
- The presentation conveys the contribution of each team member

There is also a peer assessment, which accounts for 20% of the total course grade.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. The teacher grades the assignment on a scale of 1-5/fail. 30% of the course grade.

The assessment will take into account the following points:
- The content and scope of the assignment are in line with the assignment outline.
- Clarity of expression and structure of the text
- The text conveys personal reflection on the issues
- The course content has been used to support reflection or to help you structure your own ideas