Course unit title

Human Resources Management Theory

Course unit code

MNM801

Type of course unit 

(Compulsory, optional)

Optional

Level of course units (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

The Third Cycle of Doctoral Degree Programs

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

2020 – 2021

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

3rd Semester of Doctorate Study

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.8 credits

Name of lecturer(s)
  1. Prof. Dr. Anis Eliyana, SE., M.Si
  2. Prof. Dr. Fendy Suhariadi, MT., Psi.
  3. Dr. Praptini Yulianti, SE, M.Sc.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

By the end of this course, the students are expected to understand and synthesize the theories in Human Resources as well as acquire in-depth and as comprehensive knowledge of the disciplines of HR management. in their field of interests. 

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)
  1. Face to face 
  2. Distance learning using AULA UNAIR (due to pandemic COVID-19 situation)

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

Course content

This course is designed as a medium to deepen the Philosophy in the discipline of Human Resource Management (HRDM). Discussions on various theories and philosophies in the discipline of HRM will be presented in the class. The materials presented include the definition and scope of the discipline of HR management, as well as discussions on theories of motivation, conflict, power, culture, etc.

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools

Followings are the literature references the students can refer to each week:
Books:

  1. Bratton J. (2003). Human Resource Management : Theory and Practice, MacMillan Press Ltd.
  2. Ulrich, David (1997). Human Resource Champions, US: The President and Fellows of Harvard College.

Journal:

  1. Brant, K. K., & Castro, S. L. (2019). You can't ignore millennials: Needed changes and a new way forward in entitlement research. Human Resource Management Journal, 29(4), 527–538. https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12262
  2. Byron, K., & Landis, B. (2020). Relational misperceptions in the workplace: New frontiers and challenges. Organization Science, 31(1), 223–242. https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2019.1285
  3. De Cremer, D., & Moore, C. (2020). Toward a Better Understanding of Behavioral Ethics in the Workplace. In Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior (Vol. 7, pp. 369–393). https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-012218-015151
  4. Erdogan, B., & Bauer, T. N. (2021). Overqualification at Work: A Review and Synthesis of the Literature. In Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior (Vol. 8, Issue 1, pp. 259–283). https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-012420-055831
  5. Furlan, A., Galeazzo, A., & Paggiaro, A. (2019). Organizational and perceived learning in the workplace: A multilevel perspective on employees' problem solving. Organization Science, 30(2), 280–297. https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2018.1274
  6. Hughes, D.J., Lee, A., Tian, ​​A.W., Newman, A., & Legood, A. (2018). Leadership, creativity, and innovation: A critical review and practical recommendations. Leadership Quarterly, 29(5), 549–569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2018.03.001
  7. Inceoglu, I., Thomas, G., Chu, C., Plans, D., & Gerbasi, A. (2018). Leadership behavior and employee well-being: An integrated review and a future research agenda. Leadership Quarterly, 29(1), 179–202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2017.12.006
  8. Küskü, F., Araci, Ö., & Özbilgin, M. F. (2020). What happens to diversity at work in the context of a toxic triangle? Accounting for the gap between discourses and practices of diversity management. Human Resource Management Journal, October. https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12324
  9. Murphy, K. R. (2020). Performance evaluation will not die, but it should. Human Resource Management Journal, 30(1), 13–31. https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12259
  10. Pak, K., Kooij, DTAM, De Lange, A.H., van den Heuvel, S., & Van Veldhoven, MJPM (2021). The influence of human resource practices on perceived work ability and the preferred retirement age: A latent growth modeling approach. Human Resource Management Journal, 31(1), 311–325. https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12304
  11. Silic, M., Marzi, G., Caputo, A., & Bal, P. M. (2020). The effects of a gamified human resource management system on job satisfaction and engagement. Human Resource Management Journal, 30(2), 260–277. https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12272
  12. To, C., Leslie, L.M., Torelli, C.J., & Stoner, J.L. (2020). Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes Culture and social hierarchy: Collectivism as a driver of the relationship between power and status. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 157(December 2019),159–176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2019.12.006
  13. Yao, J., Crupi, A., Di Minin, A., & Zhang, X. (2020). Knowledge sharing and technological innovation capabilities of Chinese software SMEs. Journal of Knowledge Management, 24(3), 607–634. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-08-2019-0445And other journals and articleswhose topics are adapted to the learning materials.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
  • Lectures
  • Discussion or work group
  • Presentations

Language of instruction
  • English
  • Indonesia

Assessment methods and criteria

In order to pass this course, the students must meet the followings:

  • Being punctual and meeting 75% attendance of the scheduled classes
  • Achieving a satisfactory attempt at all assessment tasks listed below:

Assessment details:

  • Compile systematic literature review articles: 30%
  • Final paper (individual): 50%
  • Assignments and presentations: 20%