Code
MGFE HRM 4401
Level
M1
Field
Gestion des ressources humaines
Language
Anglais/English
ECTS Credits
2
Class hours
18
Total student load
40
Program Manager(s)
Department
- Management, Marketing et Stratégie
Educational team
Introduction to the module
To say that management is an important phenomenon in our society is certainly no overstatement of the facts of everyday life. Today, within our institutions (businesses, schools, hospitals, government agencies), it is extremely difficult to identify anyone who is not either a manager or subject to decisions made by a manager. Therefore, the growth, stability and quality of a society such as ours depend upon the decisions of those men and women who manage. Their skill, experience and judgment determine the directions which institutions will take in our society. For example, they have the power to build or close plants, to purify or pollute the environment, and to accept or reject proposals for investment programs involving huge amounts of money. Thus managing effectiveley requires more than intuition and a sense of human relations. In today's complex world, the practice of management requires specific knowledge and skills.
Learning objectives/Intended learning outcomes
- 2.1 - Develop a critical awareness of highly specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge, with a view to formulating innovative contributions to complex issues, in line with the strategic plan of organisations and with scientific
- 4.4 - Raise awareness and promote the application of ethical principles, professional conduct and environmental responsibility, in a context of organisational and societal transformation, and for the common good.
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Justification:
The course contributes to these goals by analyzing the psychological and social factors that influence the professional environment. Regarding SDG 3, the module addresses stress management, psychological safety, and work-life balance to promote employee well-being. For SDG 5, it explores diversity, inclusion, and the reduction of gender bias in leadership and team dynamics. Finally, for SDG 8, the course emphasizes human-centered management practices that foster engagement, productivity, and the creation of a fair and decent working environment.
Number of SDG's addressed among the 17
3
Learning delivery
Mixte
Pedagogical methods
The course is based on a combination of theoretical inputs and active learning methods. It alternates between lectures to present fundamental concepts (psychology, sociology of organizations) and practical workshops. Students work on real-life case studies and participate in role-playing exercises to simulate managerial situations. Peer-to-peer discussions and group projects are also used to analyze group dynamics in situ, allowing for a reflective approach to professional behavior and leadership styles.
Evaluation and grading system and catch up exams
Students will be evaluated on their performance in 3 areas:
1) Participation (30%). This includes your class participation, attendance and Case- studies.
2) 10% Work- Shop Presentation and 10% Report Writing.
3) Final exam (50%). The final exam will consist of a case study + questions concerning the course.
Module Policies
Professor-Student Communication
● The professor will contact the students through their school email address (IMT-BS/TSP) and the Moodle portal. No communication via personal email addresses will take place. It is the student responsibility to regularly check their IMT-BS/TSP mailbox.
● Students can communicate with the professor by emailing him/her to his institutional address. If necessary, it is possible to meet the professor in his office during office-hours or by appointment.
Students with accommodation needs
If a student has a disability that will prevent from completing the described work or require any kind of accommodation, he may inform the program director (with supporting documents) as soon as possible. Also, students are encouraged to discuss it with the professor.
Class behavior
● Out of courtesy for the professor and classmates, all mobile phones, electronic games or other devices that generate sound should be turned off during class.
● Students should avoid disruptive and disrespectful behavior such as: arriving late, leaving early, careless behavior (e.g. sleeping, reading a non-course material, using vulgar language, over-speaking, eating, drinking, etc.). A warning may be given on the first infraction of these rules. Repeated violators will be penalized and may face expulsion from the class and/or other disciplinary proceedings.
● The tolerated delay is 5 minutes. Attendance will be declared on Moodle during these 5 minutes via a QR code provided by the teacher at each course start.
● Student should arrive on time for exams and other assessments. No one will be allowed to enter the classroom once the first person has finished the exam and left the room. There is absolutely no exception to this rule. No student can continue to take an exam once the time is up. No student may leave the room during an examination unless he / she has finished and handed over all the documents.
● In the case of remote learning, the student must keep his camera on unless instructed otherwise by the professor.
Honor code
IMT-BS is committed to a policy of honesty in the academic community. Conduct that compromises this policy may result in academic and / or disciplinary sanctions. Students must refrain from cheating, lying, plagiarizing and stealing. This includes completing your own original work and giving credit to any other person whose ideas and printed materials (including those from the Internet) are paraphrased or quoted directly. Any student who violates or helps another student violate academic behavior standards will be penalized according to IMT-BS rules.
Textbook Required and Suggested Readings
Robbins & Gary Dessler
Keywords
1. Leadership 2. Motivation 3. Group Dynamics 4. Organizational Culture 5. Inclusion