General information


Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Alex Araujo Batlle

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Lluís Codinas Poch

Teaching languages


Articles in the English language will be delivered

Skills


Basic skills
  • CB1. That students have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in a field of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects. involving knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.

  • CB4. That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.

  • CB5. That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

Specific skills
  • CE1. Interpret basic economic concepts and economic reasoning, as well as microeconomic and macroeconomic functioning.

  • CE2. Define company policy in international environments and instill a global and international dimension in business.

  • CE3. Analyze and evaluate the financial statements, evaluate the economic performance and prepare financial reports.

  • CE4. Evaluate and define the personnel policies of a company or business organization, select work teams, define profiles and establish staffing needs.

  • CE5. Analyze business contexts, identify markets and customers, and establish marketing strategies through the use of advanced and innovative techniques.

  • CE6. Interpret legal regulations and institutional organization and manage business information.

  • CE7. Develop projects and proposals for innovative companies.

  • CE8. Organize the productive operations of the company.

  • CE9. Use mathematical tools and advanced statistical tools for decision making.

  • CE10. Recognize and understand the mechanisms of innovation and entrepreneurship and develop a business idea.

  • CE11. Analyze and evaluate the scientific-technological and economic environment, to look for innovative opportunities and establish necessary processes to adapt the organization.

  • CE12. Generate strategic skills considering the environment as a project.

  • CE13. Create connections between people, collaborators, and companies by connecting people who under normal circumstances would not match.

  • CE14. Identify emerging sectors and business innovation strategies.

  • CE15. Gather and interpret data to make judgments that include reflection on relevant business issues.

  • CE16. Communicate properly orally and in writing in at least one third foreign language.

  • CE1. Interpret the principles of tourism in terms of its spatial, social, cultural, political, labor and economic dimension and identify the types of tourist spaces and destinations and the main tourist agents that operate in them, both public and private.

  • CE2. Analyze the impacts generated by tourism in its economic, social and environmental aspects and provide innovative solutions.

  • CE3. Analyze the main political-administrative structures of tourism and interpret the legal framework that regulates tourism activities.

  • CE4. Turn an "empirical" problem into a research project and draw conclusions.

  • CE5. Apply a strong customer service orientation and handle communication techniques.

  • CE6. Evaluate the tourism potential and the prospective analysis of its exploitation through innovative management models.

  • CE7. Analyze, synthesize and critically summarize the economic-patrimonial information of the tourist organizations.

  • CE8. Direct different types of tourism entities defining objectives, strategies, commercial policies and managing financial resources.

  • CE9. Work in different cultural media, providing solutions to the different problems that arise.

  • CE10. Gather and interpret significant data to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant business issues and be able to prepare a document that allows the transmission of information or an innovative business proposal in the field of tourism.

  • CE11. Manage tourist tourist areas in accordance with the principles of sustainability.

  • CE12. Master the operating procedures of accommodation, catering and tourism intermediation companies.

  • CE13. Interpret the strategy, objectives and public instruments of tourism planning.

  • CE14. Recognize and apply information and communication technologies (ICT) in the different areas of the tourism sector.

  • CE15. Interpret a public plan in the field of tourism and the opportunities that arise for the private sector.

  • CE17. Recognize details of the operation of destinations, tourist structures and their business sectors worldwide.

  • CE18. Understand the characteristics of cultural heritage management and be able to develop innovative initiatives for its enhancement as a tourist attraction.

  • CE19. Detect the needs for the technical planning of tourist infrastructures and facilities.

  • CE20. Communicate properly orally and in writing in at least one foreign language.

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.

  • CG2. Be able to innovate by developing an open attitude towards change and be willing to re-evaluate old mental models that limit thinking.

  • CG3. 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 Business Administration and Innovation Management contribute to to train citizens for a just, democratic society based on a culture of dialogue and peace.

  • CG2. Be able to generate ideas and solve problems, both individually and collectively.

  • CG3. Be able to generate ideas and solve problems, both individually and collectively.

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. Show willingness to learn about new cultures, experiment with new methodologies and encourage international exchange.

  • CT4. Master computer tools and their main applications for ordinary academic and professional activity.

  • CT5. Develop tasks applying the acquired knowledge with flexibility and creativity and adapting them to new contexts and situations.

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 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. 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.

- The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

 

Learning outcomes


Define people 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.

Contents


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. 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