Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 1887/2016 - 05/02/2016
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 60,0 TP + 15,0 OT , Cód. 964011.
Lecturer
- Maria Alexandra Falcão Bento Baptista Vilhena de Carvalho (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should be able to understand the history and evolution of the theories of Human Resource Management, in order to be provided with a solid knowledge base on the issue of organizations, their definition and organizational objectives.
Program
Chapter I Introduction; Chapter II - Organizational Structures; Chapter III - Organizational design; Chapter IV - Analytical structures: organizational metaphors; Chapter V - Organizational Theories; Chapter VI - Evolution of the study of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior; Chapter VII - Presentation of Case Studies, according to the taught theory.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: end-of-module test (60%) and assignment presentation (40%). Requirement: minimum of 50% of overall mark in each component.
Examination: final written test
Bibliography
- Sharma, R. e Sharma, N. (2025). Human Resource Management: Concepts, Theories and Contemporary Practices. Londres: Routledge
- Sotomayor, A. (2025). Princípios de Gestão de Recursos Humanos (2.ª ed.). Lisboa: Lidel
- Sousa, M. e Sanches, P. e Peralta, C. e Duarte, T. (2025). Gestão de Recursos Humanos: Métodos e Práticas (11.ª ed.). Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Taylor, S. e Armstrong, M. (2023). Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (16th ed.). Londres: Kogan Page
Teaching Method
Lectures and practical sessions.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
