Duration
45h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is focused on the strategic dimension of HRM policies developed in modern organizations. It logically follows the course Introduction à la théorie des organisations, which must be viewed as a prerequisite. Face to the universalistic and normative beliefs presented in numerous HRM textbooks belonging to the mainstream, mostly from the USA, the course aims at introducing students to the diversity of HRM practices. It tends to explain such a diversity by referring to two main approaches : the contingent theory (which highlights the multiple contextual influences on HRM practices) and the political theory (which puts the emphasis on power games around such practices). Finally, it combines these two approaches and shows their implications in terms of change management.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
ILO-1 : To strengthen knowledge and understanding of management disciplines and its legal, policy and social context.
ILO-2 : Gaining the knowledge and understanding of one of the proposed fields of concentration (HRM)
ILO-4 : To acquire the capacity to research autonomously and methodically the information needed to solve a complex, transversal management problem.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes II.1, II.2, V.1, V.2, VI.1, VI.2, VI.3, VII.1, VII.2, VII.3, VII.4, VII.5, VII.6 of the MSc in computer science and engineering.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- theoretical synthesis to read
- podcasts on theory
- written case studies to prepare
- online quiz on video case studies
- participation to 3 Q&A meetings, in small groups, on the different parts of the course that will be indicated
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
The course follows the "reverse" pedagogy principle. Students are invited to learn by themselves, via the various resources at their disposal.
Recommended or required readings
Course support:
PICHAULT F. and NIZET J., Les pratiques de gestion des ressources humaines. Conventions, contextes et jeux d'acteurs, Paris, Seuil, 2013, col. "Points/Economie" Supports de présentation Powerpoint disponibles sur le site http://lola.hec.ulg.ac.be.
Recommended readings:
LAWLER, E.E. & BOUDREAU, J.W. (2018), Human Resource Excellence: An Assessment of Strategies and Trends, Stanford (California), Stanford University Press.
MINTZBERG, H. (1983), Power in and around Organisations, Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
VERBURG, R.M., HARTOG, D. & KOOPMAN, P. L. (2007), "Configurations of Human Resource Management Practices: a Model and Test of Internal Fit", International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol.18, n°2, pp.184-208.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Additional information:
During the semester: formative self-evaluation via online case studies (quiz) and participation to Q&A meetings destined to prepare the final exam
- At the end of the semester (summative evaluation): individual analysis of one or several transversal case studies (100%)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Supplementary informations concerning this course (organization, supports, evaluation, etc.) are available on the website: http://lola.hec.uliege.be
Contacts
François Pichault
Full Professor
HEC-Liège, Université de Liège
Directeur du LENTIC
14 rue Louvrex, 4000 Liège/ N1d
Tel: +32 4 366 30 70
web: www.lentic.be
mail: F.Pichault@uliege.be
Assistant:
Margaux PERE
LENTIC - N1d
Tel.: +32 4 366 30 70
E-Mail: margaux.pere@uliege.be