•   Strategic Management and Human Resource Management in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Business LEA2HA001-3021 21.08.2023-13.10.2023  5   (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    The student can evaluate different strategic choices and offer development proposals in company
    strategies and their implementation practices in relation to analysis of industry environment.
    Furthermore, s/he can evaluate HR processes and practices and how well they are vertically and
    horizontally aligned. S/he reflects the various ways of engaging people. Based on those notions,
    s/he can make justified development proposals. S/he can from various viewpoints explain the
    criteria of strategic HRM.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Recommended for 3rd year students.
    Contents
    Participative strategy process
    • Analyzing external environment
    • Creating competitive advantage with people
    • Strategic human resource management
    • HRM processes
    • Managing Performance
    • HR’s role for successful CSR
    • Enhancing organizational engagement
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student knows core strategy concepts and the phases of a strategy process. S/he recognizes
    the nature of industry in hospitality and tourism. S/he is able to describe the main processes in
    HRM and identifies the roles and objectives of a line manager both in strategy work and in HRM.
    S/he knows different ways and situations to engage employees.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student can explain the principles and phases both in a participatory and in a rational strategy
    process. S/he applies the core strategy concepts and is able to use some analysis methods in
    detecting trends and changes in industry environment. S/he can explain how employee
    engagement is reached and the meaning of it in strategy work. S/he can identify various linkages
    between business strategy and the HRM practices.
    Grade
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student can evaluate different strategic choices and offer development proposals in company
    strategies and their implementation practices in relation to analysis of industry environment.
    Furthermore, s/he can evaluate HR processes and practices and how well they are vertically and
    horizontally aligned. S/he reflects the various ways of engaging people. Based on those notions,
    s/he can make justified development proposals. S/he can from various viewpoints explain the
    criteria of strategic HRM.
    Further information
    The learning goals of this course can be reached in the following ways:
    Involvement into participative lectures, a team assignment, Strategy test and HRM assignment. Independent learning and assessing one’s own learning are expected.

    The course is suggested to take in 2nd or 3rd year.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    This is a virtual course and therefore it has no teaching sessions. Thus, it is suitable for students who prefer independent studies.

    No previous studies needed and no binding connections to other courses.

    Contents • Participative strategy process • Analyzing external environment • Creating competitive advantage with people • Strategic human resource management • HRM processes • Managing Performance • Enhancing organizational engagement

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Andersen, T. J. 2013 Short Introduction to Strategic Management. Cambridge University Press
    All material available on-line and appointed in Moodle.

    Campus

    Haaga Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Only on-line assignments and exams.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    21.08.2023 - 13.10.2023

    Learning assignments

    Essays, definitions and multiple choice exams.

    Enrollment

    12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

    Content scheduling

    Weekly assignments.
    The course is supposed to start in August 2022 and finalized in October 2022.

    Groups
    • VIRTUAL
    • EXCH
    • RZ21SH
    • RZ21ST
    Teachers

    Eija Kjelin

    Seats

    25 - 100

    Further information

    Assessment

    The course is evaluated on a scale excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), satisfactory (2), fair (1), fail (0). The assessment criteria is presented on a scale 1 - 3 - 5.

    Grade 1 The student knows core strategy concepts and the phases of a strategy process. S/he recognizes the nature of industry in hospitality and tourism. S/he is able to describe the main processes in HRM and identifies the roles and objectives of a line manager both in strategy work and in HRM. S/he knows different ways and situations to engage employees.

    Grade 3 The student can explain the principles and phases both in a participatory and in a rational strategy process. S/he applies the core strategy concepts and is able to use some analysis methods in detecting trends and changes in industry environment. S/he can explain how employee engagement is reached and the meaning of it in strategy work. S/he can identify various linkages between business strategy and the HRM practices.

    Grade 5 The student can evaluate different strategic choices and offer development proposals in company strategies and their implementation practices in relation to analysis of industry environment. Furthermore, s/he can evaluate HR processes and practices and how well they are vertically and horizontally aligned. S/he reflects the various ways of engaging people. Based on those notions, s/he can make justified development proposals. S/he can from various viewpoints explain the criteria of strategic HRM.

    Degree Programme

    HOTEM Degree Programme in Hospitality, Tourism and Experience Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5