•   People and Culture HRL001TR1AE-3020 24.03.2025-16.05.2025  5   (EVENING, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After completing this course or achieving an equivalent competence level, you:

    - Recognise the forms and structures of organisations
    - Understand the role of culture in international organisations
    - Identify and analyse ethics, responsibility, and sustainability (ERS) in people management
    - Demonstrate diversity and inclusion in multicultural collaboration (DEIB)
    Contents
    The main themes of this course are:

    - Psychological safety
    - Organisational culture and identity
    - DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging)
    - CSR (corporate social responsibility)
    - Multicultural teams
    - Organisational structure
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    You know some of the organizational structures. You can describe diversity and inclusion practices in a multicultural organization. You can list factors affecting collaboration and well-functioning organization. You know the meaning of ethics and social responsibility at work.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    You recognize different organizational forms and structures suitable for various circumstances. You can describe the impact of diversity and inclusion practices in a multicultural organization. You distinguish various factors affecting collaboration and a well-functioning organization. You recognize diverse stakeholders requirements for ethics and social responsibility in people management.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    You recognize various organizational forms and structures and can asess their suitability for various circumstances. You rationalize and apply inclusive practices to support diversity in multicultural work environments. You analyze diverse stakeholders requirements for ethics and social responsibility in people management.
    Further information
    When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    This is a ONLINE course. You are expected to attend lectures regularly. Participation in the lectures will affect your grade. Additionally, if you have existing knowledge in this area, you may showcase your skills through a demonstration of competence (RPL), see below.

    In this course we will also use Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach.

    The main themes of this course are:

    - Psychological safety

    - Organisational culture and identity

    - DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging)

    - ERS (ethics, responsibility, sustainability)

    - CSR (corporate social responsibility)

    - Multicultural teams

    - Organisational structure

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Sackmann, S. 2021. Culture in organizations: Development, impact and culture-mindful leadership.

    Recommended reading:

    Browaeys, M. & Price, R. 2019. Understanding cross-cultural management. Fourth edition. Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited.

    Gómez-Mejía, L. R., Balkin, D. B. & Cardy, R. L. 2016. Managing human resources. Eight edition, global edition. Boston: Pearson Education.

    Working life connections

    In this course, you will explore case studies and real-life examples that connect what you learn with actual work situations. This will help you use your new knowledge and skills to improve your work in organizations.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course materials and assignments reflect global perspectives, enriched by the diverse experiences of your fellow students.

    Timing

    24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

    Learning assignments

    The course includes both individual and group assignments, each contributing a specific weight to the overall course grade. 1. Individual assignment, 30%, mandatory 2. Team assignment, 30%, mandatory 3. Exam, 10%, mandatory 4. Moodle online discussions 30%, optional for grades 4-5 To pass this course, you are required to achieve a minimum grade of 1 on assignments 1, 2 and 3.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

    Content scheduling

    The dates of the lectures, the course content, and the deadlines for assignments are in the course Moodle, which will be available to you by the start date at the latest.

    Groups
    • EVENING
    • ONLINE
    • IBEB2PA1
    Alternative learning methods

    Demonstration of key competencies:

    This course can also be completed by demonstrating your competence. Before attempting the demonstration, please review the study guide. Compare your own skills and knowledge with the learning objectives specified in the study guide. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you will show your existing competence that aligns with the course's content. It's important to thoroughly understand the learning objectives and assessment criteria before you decide to do the demonstration.

    Teachers

    Evariste Habiyakare

    Seats

    15 - 60

    Further information

    The course grade is influenced by the learning assignments, which are evaluated using an assessment rubric. The assessment rubrics and the weighting of assignments are available on the course Moodle.

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5