PERn4005 Human resources management and development

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Blanka Plasová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Josef Horňáček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Blanka Plasová, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objectives of the course are:
Understanding the role of human resources in an organization: Understanding how human resources contribute to the success of an organization, and how HR processes and strategies can support the organization's overall goals.
Knowledge of HRM concepts and methods with an emphasis on technological development: Familiarization with key concepts and methods of human resource management (HRM), such as recruitment and selection, employee training and development, performance evaluation, compensation, etc. Getting acquainted with modern technological tools and software used in HRM, such as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), algorithms for employee recruitment and selection, chatbots for employee communication, etc. Development of skills necessary to apply theoretical knowledge of HRM to practical situations, including the ability to design and implement effective HR strategies and programs.
Knowledge of current trends in HRM: Understanding current trends and developments in human resource management, such as HR digitalization, development of hybrid work models, diversity & inclusion (D&I), work-life balance, etc.
Development of communication skills and leadership skills in the HR field: Developing communication and leadership skills specific to human resource management, including the ability to effectively lead teams, actively resolve conflicts, and provide guidance to employees and organizational leadership, considering the role of HR Business Partner (HRBP).
Ethical and social aspects of HRM: Introduction to ethical and social aspects of human resource management, including the importance of diversity, employee rights, sustainable work environments, and quality of work life.
Analytical and strategic thinking in the HR field: Developing skills to analyze data and information related to human resources and using them to make strategic decisions for organizational growth and development.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Identify key contributions of human resources to organizational success.
Formulate HR strategies and processes that effectively support the organization's overall goals.
Evaluate how HRM contributes to the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of an organization.
Utilize HRM methods and tools for recruitment and selection, employee training, performance evaluation, and compensation, among others.
Apply modern technological tools in HRM for efficient management and process optimization.
Assess the benefits and challenges associated with implementing technological innovations in an HRM environment.
Design and implement HR strategies and programs tailored to specific organizational needs and goals.
Identify and interpret current trends in HRM and their impact on organizational strategies.
Adapt to new technologies and practices supporting modern HRM strategies.
Assess the contribution of new trends such as digitalization, D&I, and work-life balance to organizations and utilize methods and tools derived from these trends.
Effectively communicate with employees and organizational leadership regarding HR policies and programs.
Provide advice and support to employees considering the role of HR Business Partner (HRBP).
Design and implement policies and practices supporting sustainable and ethical work environments.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data on human resources for strategic decision-making.
Formulate strategies based on human resources data and information to support organizational growth and development.
Syllabus
  • Topics:
  • Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
  • Competency models as a fundamental HR tool
  • Human resource planning and recruitment
  • Employee selection
  • Recruitment, onboarding and stabilization, dismissal
  • Employee training and development, knowledge management
  • Development and talent management
  • Development of flexible workforce
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Work attitudes, motivation and employee stimulation
  • Performance management and employee evaluation
  • Organizational wellbeing
  • Human resource management in public administration
Literature
    required literature
  • D.G. Collings; G. Wood (2009). Human resource management: A critical approach. Routledge
  • Zákon č. 234/2014 Sb., o státní službě
  • Gemma D. (2021). Flexible working: how to implement flexibility in the workplace to improve employee and business performance. Kogan Page.
  • M. Rymeš (2007). Zaměstnanecká adaptace jako proces zvládání pracovních změn.in Sociální procesy a osobnost 2007: Sborník příspěvků [online] [http://www.spao.eu/files/spo-proceedings07.pdf]. Brno: MSD, spol. s r.o., s. 348-352.
  • Bělohlávek, F. 2016. Jak vybrat správného člověka na správné místo. Úspěšný personální výběr. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s.
  • Zákon č. 312/2002 Sb., o úřednících územních samosprávných celků
  • LUSSIER, Robert N. and John R. HENDON. Human resource management : functions, applications, and skill development. Fourth edition. Los Angeles: Sage, 2022, xxv, 670. ISBN 9781071839836. info
  • The SAGE handbook of organizational wellbeing. Edited by Tony Wall - Cary L. Cooper - Paula Brough. Los Angeles: Sage reference, 2021, xxix, 659. ISBN 9781529704860. info
  • TAYLOR, Stephen. Resourcing and Talent Management. 7th edition. New York: Kogan Page Ltd, 2019, 512 pp. ISBN 978-0-7494-8385-2. info
  • ŠPAČEK, David. Public management : v teorii a praxi. 1. vydání. V Praze: C.H. Beck, 2016, xviii, 357. ISBN 9788021083448. info
  • KOUBEK, Josef. Řízení lidských zdrojů : základy moderní personalistiky. 5. rozšířené a doplněn. Praha: Management Press, 2015, 399 stran. ISBN 9788072612888. info
  • ARMSTRONG, Michael and Stephen TAYLOR. Řízení lidských zdrojů. Moderní pojetí a postupy. (Armstrong´s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice). Praha: Grada, 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-5258-7. info
  • WILTON, Nick. An introduction to human resource management. 2nd ed. Los Angeles: Sage, 2013, xx, 455. ISBN 9781446255841. info
  • BERGER, Lance A and Dorothy R BERGER. The Talent Management Handbook : Creating a Sustainable Competitive Advantage by Selecting, Developing, and Promoting the Best People. 2. edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2010. ISBN 978-0-07-141434-0. info
  • WAGNEROVÁ, Irena. Hodnocení a řízení výkonnosti. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2008, 128 s. ISBN 9788024723617. URL info
  • The SAGE handbook of industrial relations. Edited by Paul Blyton - Nicolas Bacon - Jack Fiorito - Edmund Heery. First published. Los Angeles: Sage, 2008, xvii, 670. ISBN 9781412911542. URL info
  • VODÁK, J and Adéla KUCHARČÍKOVÁ. Efektivní vzdělávání zaměstnanců. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2007, 212 pp. ISBN 978-80-247-1904-7. info
  • HRONÍK, F. Rozvoj a vzdělávání pracovníků. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2007, 233 pp. ISBN 978-80-247-1457-8. info
  • WERTHER, William B. and Keith DAVIS. Lidský faktor a personální management. 1. vyd. Zlín: Victoria Publishing, 1992, 611 s. ISBN 808560504X. info
    recommended literature
  • CHUNG, Heejung. The flexibility paradox : why flexible working leads to (self-)exploitation. Bristol: Policy Press, 2022, x, 259. ISBN 9781447354789. info
  • The employee experience advantage : how to win the war for talent by giving employees the workspaces they want, the tools they need, and a culture they can celebrate. Edited by Jacob Morgan - Marshall Goldsmith. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2017, 1 online. ISBN 9781119321651. URL info
  • MOR-BARAK, Michàlle E. Managing diversity : toward a globally inclusive workplace. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, 2013, xvi, 389. ISBN 9781452242231. info
  • HRONÍK, František. Jak se nespálit podruhé : strategie a praxe výběrového řízení. Vyd. 1. V Brně: MotivPress, 2007, xi, 376. ISBN 9788025406984. info
  • BUREŠ, Vladimír. Znalostní management a proces jeho zavádění : průvodce pro praxi. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2007, 212 s. ISBN 9788024719788. URL info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, reading, seminars, homeworks, presentations of homeworks, practicing model situations, solving case studies
Assessment methods
Mandatory attendance at seminars (80%), preparation for seminars and presentations during seminars, seminar paper, written exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
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