Course: Human Resources Development

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Course title Human Resources Development
Course code KSA/92ARZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 10
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kubátová Jaroslava, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: Strategic Management and Organizational Design: Skills-Based Organization Strategic Workforce Planning / Capability Planning People Analytics & Data-Driven HRD Technological Transformation and Ethics in HRD: Human-AI Collaboration / Human-AI Teaming Digital Twins Ethics & AI Governance in HR Modern Forms of Learning and Work Management: Learning in the Flow of Work Cognitive Load Management Leadership, Culture, and Sustainability: Change Agility / Leading Through Continuous Change DEI 2.0 & Mitigating Proximity Bias Green Upskilling The Human Factor and Psychological Resilience: Power Skills / Core Human Skills Development Resilience & Wellbeing Training

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Homework for Teaching - 200 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to equip students with knowledge of current trends in human resource development and the ability to monitor and analyse future developments in this field. Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in independent research in academic settings as well as in the private or public sector. Particular attention is paid to technological developments enabling new forms of knowledge work, changing attitudes among emerging generations of knowledge workers, and multicultural contexts.
The student will be able to critically analyse current trends and research findings in human resource development, assess their relevance to organizations, and relate them to the topic of their doctoral dissertation.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the fundamental theories and approaches in human resource management and human resource development at the master's degree level. Ability to work with academic literature in Czech and English and to critically evaluate theoretical concepts and empirical research findings. A basic understanding of social science research methodology is expected.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

Shortly after course registration in IS STAG closes, students will be informed by email about the organization of the course. Two consultation sessions will be arranged. Students will write an essay reflecting on human resource development in relation to their dissertation topic. The essay will form the basis for a concluding discussion. Further details are available in Moodle.
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