- To acquire knowledge on the value and on the management of the main HR tools - To know the main theoretical approaches to HRM - To identify the consequences that firm strategies have on HR policies and practices - To know the characteristics of the main HR policies and practies - To implement HR policies and practices consistent with each other as well as aligned with the firm's context.

PART 1. MANAGING EMPLOYEES FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Chapter 1. Strategic Human Resource Challenges Chapter 2. The function of Human Resources Management in the company PART 2. WORK DESIGN AND WORKFORCE PLANNING Chapter 3. Job Design and Job Analysis Chapter 4. Workforce Planning PART 3. MANAGING EMPLOYEE COMPETENCES Chapter 5. Recruitment and Selection Chapter 6. Training and Development PART 4. MANAGING EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS Chapter 7. Performance Management Chapter 8. Compensating Employees Chapter 9. Incentives and Rewards

The objective of this course is to introduce students into the field of Human Resource Management and its consequences on firm succes. Students will learn how to manage people in order for the organization to reach its objectives. With this objective in mind, HR policies and practices are analyzed from an integrative perspective and in conjunction with the firm context. Learning methodology is based on two main activities: 1) Master classes based on readings and case studies. This methodology aims at facilitating the acquisition of skills and knowledge as well as to analyze the effects of HR policies and practices. 2) Presentation of the results of teamwork activities. The objective of this methodology is to develop the skills and attitudes related with teamwork.