HUMAN RESOURCES I | TecnoCampus | Centers attached to Pompeu Fabra University and Business Park

General information

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Alex Araujo Batlle

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff:

Lluís Codinas Poch

Skills

Basic skills

CB2. That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and problem solving within their area of study.
CB3. That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues.

Specific skills

CE16. Plan and manage the human resources of tourism organizations.

General competencies

CG1. Be able to work in a team, actively participate in tasks and negotiate in the face of dissenting opinions until reaching consensus positions, thus acquiring the ability to learn together with other team members and create new knowledge.
CG4. Be able to integrate the values of social justice, equality between men and women, equal opportunities for all and especially for people with disabilities, so that the studies of Tourism and Leisure Management contribute to train citizens for a just, democratic society based on a culture of dialogue and peace.

Transversal competences

CT1. Communicate properly orally and in writing in the two official languages of Catalonia.
CT2. Show willingness to learn about new cultures, experiment with new methodologies and encourage international exchange.
CT3. Formulate critical and well-argued reasoning, using precise terminology, specialized resources and documentation to support these arguments.
CT4. Demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership and leadership skills that build personal confidence and reduce risk aversion.
CT5. Master the main applications of computer tools and new technologies for ordinary academic activity.
CT6. Carry out tasks autonomously with the correct organization and timing of academic work.

Description

The subject of Human Resources I is a cross-cutting subject within the Degree that will train the student for the knowledge and application of the basic tools for the development of human resources.

It is a well-known fact that companies are imbued with an important component of interpersonal relationships, which is why it is essential to know in depth what value human capital has in the world of organizations.

It is important to know that the company is an integrating system with the society that surrounds it, where individuals with different needs must relate, identify with business policies and at the same time must be transformed into human groups cohesive by achieve certain goals for the common good. Not to mention that the company must adopt a commitment and a social responsibility with its particular policies such as respect for its environment.

NOTE: This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in case it is necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured. The Tecnocampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools needed to carry out the course, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-contact mode.

Learning outcomes

Define human resource management policies

Working methodology

The teaching methodology applied to the subject will be:
- Master classes: the teacher will teach the knowledge encouraging participation and debate
- Seminars: the professor will work with the different work teams the application of the theoretical knowledge in a transversal case of the asignatura
- Resolution of complementary activities
- Cinefòrum: there will be screenings of three films related to the knowledge of the subject and then a debate will be generated.

You will need to bring your laptop to the seminar sessions.

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.

Topic 1	The importance of the human factor in organizations Individual-organization interrelation Understand the value of people in achieving the goals of the entire organization Ethics and business Gender perspective
Topic 2	Human resource planning Analysis of real needs and current situation Decision making
Topic 3	Definition and assessment of jobs Qualitative process of job evaluation Professional profile
Topic 4	Recruitment and job selection Concepts Phases of the process Selection techniques Reception plan
Topic 5	Internal Communication in Organizations Conceptual framework Perception Theoretical framework The messages Serial Communication
Topic 6	Motivation and job satisfaction Conceptual framework Theoretical framework Motivating tools
Topic 7	Leadership Concepts Theoretical framework

Learning activities

Global work of the subject. Teams of 2-3 people. It will consist of physical work (40%), seminar sessions (20%) and public presentation (40%).

Evaluation system

The evaluation will consist of the continuous evaluation and the following percentages:

40%: Global work of the subject. Teams of 2-3 people. It will consist of physical work (40%), seminar sessions (20%) and public presentation (40%).
10%: Active and constant participation. 80% of the sessions must be attended.
50%: Final exam type test. A minimum grade of 5 must be taken to average the subject. Otherwise you will have to go to recovery.

Recovery. In the event that the student has failed, he / she will be able to go to the recovery, but only for those parts that he / she has not passed, maintaining the percentages mentioned on the final grade. Students who have not taken the ordinary exam or will not be able to take it will not be able to be evaluated.

REFERENCES

Basic

PARDO, Manuela, LUNA, Roberto (2007). Human Resources for Tourism .Editorial Pearson Education. Madrid.

Complementary

ARAGON, Antonio and others. Coordination VALLE, Ramón J. (2005). The strategic management of Human Resources. Editorial Pearson Prentice May. Second edition. Madrid.

DOLAN, SL, VALLE, R., JACSON, SE, SCHULLER, RS (2007). Human Resource Management ”. Ed. Mc. Graw Hill, Barcelona

300233 - HUMAN RESOURCES I

School of Social and Business Sciences