This document outlines an online course on human resources management. The objectives of the course are to understand the strategic role of HR, recruitment and its effect on organizational objectives, and training and human resource development. Students will develop skills in formulating HR strategies, critical thinking, communication, and group work. Course material will be provided online, and additional materials can be found online and in the library. Students will participate in class discussions, complete two group projects, and take a final exam to earn a total of 100 points for the course. The course consists of seven 90-minute lessons held between March and May, with self-study required between lessons. Exams can be taken on three scheduled dates in April, May, and June.

1. Human resources managementOuti-Maaria Palo-ojahttp://palo-oja.comouti-maaria@palo-oja.com

2. ObjectivesUnderstand the strategic role of human resources. Understand recruitment and its effect to achieve organizational objectives. Understand training and human resource development. Manageemployeecompensation. Manage effectively in a unionized environment. Understand the cultural differences in HRM

3. SkilldevelopmentFormulate HRM strategies. Integrative and critical thinking skills. Combine information sources to plan and make decisions in HRM. Communication skills. Group and individual working skills.

4. MaterialAll the necessarymaterial is provided in http://palo-oja.comblog in category ’management’ and tag ’HTM’Extramaterial for groupwork and self-studyingfrom the Internet & library

5. Requirements = total 100 pointsClassdiscussionsafterpre-studiedmaterial, 40pGroup work I and II, 20p eachExam20 pExtrapointsfromcommentingblogpostsmax10(max110 points!)There’sonlysevencontactlessons (each 90 minutes) => self-studyingrequired!

6. Examdates29th April, 2011, classroomexam 60 min20th May, 2011 (registrationrequired)10th June, 2011 (registrationrequired)

7. ScheduleMarch 18 Introduction and definitionsMarch 25 Strategic HRMInstructions for groupwork I aboutstaffingDiscussionabout HRM and strategyApril 4 Planning HRM and attractingemployeesGroup presentations

8. ScheduleApril 12 DevelopingemployeesDiscussionabouttraining and developingInstructions for groupwork II aboutmotivation and compensationApril 26 CompensationGroup presentationsApril 29 Class-roomexam 60 minDiscussionabout the exam

9. ScheduleMay 6 Labour relationsDiscussionabout labour relations in differentculturesExam feedback and grades

10. Evaluation 1-5

11. Group workIn groups of threestudentsfromdifferentcountries10-minute-presentationMain pointsCulturaldifferences2-page-summary of findingsHand in afterpresentationor as emailattachment