Personnel and Organization

Description

The course aims at contributing to the following learning results: The student... Understands basic theories, basic terms, and basic concepts of each management domain, in particular with respect to the financial, operational, commercial and organisational activities, and applies them when solving  (business) economics problems (2.a) Distinguishes and clarifies the different ways in which activities and processes in organisations are organised, structured and managed (2.b) Understands and substantiates the critical importance of each management domain for a successful organisation and the coherence with other management domains (2.c) Explains HR processes and tools for the flow of personnel in, through and out of organisations and explains the relationship between them (2.n) Shows how HR tools and processes act on the functioning of an individual, group or organization (2.o) Analyses issues in different management domains on the basis of appropriate theories, concepts and models and proposes a scientifically sound solution (2.t) Uses disciplinary scientific knowledge to solve (business) economic problems (4.d) Critically assesses (scientific) information, data and structures, and processes all this in line with solving (business) economics problem with practical relevance (7.d) Sets forth a logical and coherent argumentation to support choices made when solving a (business) economic problem with practical relevance (8.d) Estimates the impact of business operations on various stakeholders and society (12.a) Connects the psycho-social and ethical insights with the (business) economic reality in a reasoned way (12.b) Integrates sustainability values in the analysis of topical (business) economic problems and proposes solutions that take into account these values (12d) ERS Objectives The student integrates different perspectives on sustainability and understands the 4 ERS (Ethics, Responsibility & Sustainability) competences within the domain of work and organizations. The student understands and recognizes differences in organizational choices concerning structure, governance and motivation and how these choices are co-dependent. The student can critically reflect about the (dis)advantages of various organization choices on the various stakeholders in the organization. The student can understand, analyze, recognize and explain the human functioning in organizations and can critically reflect on the impact of organizational choices on human functioning.