People and Culture (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

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.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Implementations: Contact, Blended, Online, Virtual, and Demo.

If you already meet the learning objectives of this course, you can demonstrate your knowledge. You can do this by taking the DEMO implementation, which you need to sign up for through PEPPI.

For your demonstration, you need to prepare a recorded presentation. The video should include the key concepts of organizational culture. In the video, you will need to combine theory and practice. Detailed instructions can be found on Moodle for the DEMO implementation.

For more information about recognising prior learning:https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

Intro

Without people there is no business. On this course, you will learn how organizational structures, culture and people management affect teams and employees in multicultural, international organizations. You will discover elements and practices of organizing, managing and leading a diverse workforce with an ethical, inclusive and sustainable mindset. This course will enable you to learn what constitutes responsible culture and people management in a multicultural environment.

Materials

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.

Teaching methods and instruction

This is a CONTACT course and the lectures are held at the Porvoo campus. You are expected to attend lectures regularly. Participation in the lectures will affect your grade. Therefore, for those unable to attend lectures, a virtual implementation is available. 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

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.

Internationality

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

Completion alternatives

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.

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.

Assessment methods

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.