Caucasus University
Caucasus School of Economics and Healthcare
Syllabus
Organisational behaviour and human resources management
Course
Course Code
Annotation of the Course
Status of the Course
ECTS
School, Grade/Level,
Group
EU institutions
Human resources management (HRM) and Organization behavior (OB) are one of the most
decisive factors in the success of any organization. This course introduces the technical and legal
aspects of human resource management and OB. The course examines how to manage human
resources effectively in the dynamic legal, social, and economic environment currently
constraining organizations. Among the topics included are: formulation and implementation of
human resource strategy, job analysis, methods of recruitment and selection, techniques for
training and development, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, and the evaluation of
the effectiveness of HRM systems, team building, leadership, motivation and etc.
Obligatory
Optional
6 ECTS
School
Teaching Grade
Group
Lecturer
Working Place
Academic Degree
Academic Position
Work Telephone
Mobile Phone
E mail
Consultancy Time
Preconditions to the
Course
economics and healthcare
master
EIGER
Semester : otem
Maya Gonashvili
Cauccasus university
Doctor of economics, Phd
Professor
2 37 77 77 (134)
5 99 79 36 36
mgonashvii@cu.edu.ge , maya_gonashvili@yahoo.com
N/A
Format of the
Course
Class
Seminar
prezentation
Midterm / Final Exam
Other
11 hours
26 hours
3 hours
5 hours
11 weeks, 1 contact hours per week
105 hours
Hours for independent work, including for the preparation for mid-term and
final exams, as well as for the preparation of home work and the presentation
13 weeks, 2 contact hours per week
1 weeks, 3 contact hours per week
1 weeks, 2 contact hours (midterm) +1 weeks, 3 contact hours (Final Exam)
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The course goal is to teach students:
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Objectives of the Course
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Outcome of the teaching
learning of issues provided by this course students should have developed the following skills:
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attitudes towards knowledge and critical approach,new and/or different ideas;
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the capacity for close reading and analysis of a range of sources;
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the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
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the capacity to plan and manage time;
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the capacity to work effectively in a team
Compulsory Reading
Supplementary Literature and
Other Sources of Information
Teaching Methods
Requirements for the
Students
The Changing Nature of Human Resource Management and modern concepts
OB;
Human Resource Planning
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity
The Nature of Jobs
Staffing the Organization :Recruitment; Selection
HR Training, Development, & Talent Management
Performance Management
Motivation; Compensation Strategies and Practices
Managing Employee Benefits; Employee Rights and Responsibilities; Health
and Safety;
Comunicaton, Design making;
Conflict management, stress management, chaing management;
Team building, lidership;
Etc.
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
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Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
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Gerard H. Seijts, Cases in Organizational Behavior (The Ivey Casebook Series) ,
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2010
www.labourline.org
www.europa.eu
www.geostatistics.ge
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Explanation method
Inductive and deductive teaching method
Method of Analysis and synthesis
Discussions/debates
Group work /Collaborative
Case study,
Demonstrative method, Presentation method
Simulation and role playing
Problem bases teaching (PBL)
Brain storming
Students must attend lectures. There shall not be justification for missing classes
without solid reason. Non-attendance will be reflected in the final grade.
Students must attentively follow the lecture and participate actively in the discussions
around the topics considered during the class.
No other activities are allowed during the classes (talking to each other, using mobiles
or other electronic devices for purposes other than class related, etc.)
No talking of students with each other during the written or oral examination is
allowed. No copying of material from books or each other is allowed either. A student
disregarding this rule will leave the class and the task or the exam will be considered as
failed.
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Any attempt of plagiarism will be revealed and controlled to the maximum degree
possible. At the point of handing over the work, a student will confirm by signing a
short statement that the work handed over, prepared for the purposes of the course is
original, individual, drafted by him/her and excludes plagiarism. If this requirement is
neglected, the work/component of the course will get an automatic “0” grade.
Knowledge Assessment
Forms and Criteria
Form of the Exam
Written tasks/quizzes
Oral, casy
Presentation/
research
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Quantity
5
2
Assessment
2
5
Total Points
10 points
10 points
5
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1
1
2
10
10
20
30
10 points
20 points
20 points
30 points
100 points
Evaluation System
The course requires the active participation of students and is based on the permanent assessment of the knowledge acquired
during the course.
The course will be assessed with the 100 point system, broken down to the different methods used during the course.
The assessment of students will encompass the following:
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The assessment of the independent work
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The assessment throughout the term
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The final exam
The oral, as well as written methods shall be used for the assessment of students.
The mid-term exam shall be held in the 8th week. The 7th week shall be devoted to the preparation for the mid-term exam.
The mid-term exam shall cover all the material covered during the first 6 weeks of the course. For the mid-term exam a
student shall provide the answer to a case and questions. The mid-term exam shall be evaluated with 20 maximum points.
The test will include open ended, as well as, closed questions.
NOTE: A student shall get at least 21 points during the term (via seminars, interim exams) to be allowed to pass the final
exam.
The final written exam will be held at the end of the course. There shall be a case and questions to be answered by a student
during the final exam. The test will include open ended, as well as, closed questions. The final-term exam shall be assessed
with 30 maximum points.
Essay/Presentation: Each student has to prepare a final essay of about 2,500-3,000 words (excluding bibliography). Any topic
is acceptable as far as it is related to the subject of the course. A proposal for the final paper should be submitted by week
11.The proposal should be not longer than 2 pages, and it should include the proposed topic with the main questions or
hypotheses, the methods of inquiry, and a rough bibliography. The proposals will be discussed in class on the 11 th week
Students will receive individual feedback on their proposals and will be expected to submit the final paper on the 17th week.
Note: all papers should be in Times New Roman font, space-1.5, and font size - 12. /Also PPT/.
Indexed System of Evaluation and Indicators
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Passed
Could not Pass
Failed
Evaluation Scale
A (91%-100)
B (81%-90%)
C (71%-80%)
D (61%-70%)
E (51%-60%)
FX (41%-50%)
F (40%-0)
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Points
91-100
81-90
71-80
61-70
51-60
41-50
0-40
Academic Calendar
I week
Class/lecture 2 hours
V week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
– 2 hours
1. written task/ quiz #1 – 5
points
X week
Class/lecture
– 2 hours
XIV week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
– 3 hours
1. written task/ quiz #2– 5
points
II week
Class/lecture/Seminar –- 2
hours
1. written task – 2 points
VI week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
–3 hours
1. Group oral present. – 2
points
XI week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
– 3 hours
1.oral/proposal present.-2
points
2.written task – 2 points
XV week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
– 3 hours
1. oral present/case study. –
2
XVIII- XIX week
Final exam – 3 hours- 30
points
III week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
–- 3 hours
1. written task – 2 points
IV week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
–3 hours
1. oral present. – 2points
VII week
Lecture / Seminar /
Discussion
2 hours
preparation for midterm
VIII-IX week
Mid-term exam–2 hours -20
points
XII week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
– 3 hours
1. written task – 2 points
2.oral present/case study. – 2
points
XIII week
Class/lecture/ Seminar
– 3 hours
1. written task – 2 points
XVI week
Lecture / Seminar /
Discussion
2 hours
preparation for final exam
XVII week
oral presentation/research – 3
hours-20 points (10+10)
XXI week
Retake of FX
XX week
Renewal Final exam
Calendar Plan for Classes
Time, place and date
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1st Week
Day -
Start
Date
Finish
Auditorium
Topic for discussion, home work, reading
Introduction to the class, the content of the course, methods and assessment system, the
mandatory and supplementary readings
 Class 1. INTRODUCTION: The Changing Nature of Human Resource Management and
organization behavior.
Issues to consider:
What is HRM and What is OB? Individual Behavior: Personality & Values .
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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2nd Week
A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
 Class 2. Human Resource Planning. Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity
Issues to consider:
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Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
written task – 2 points
3rd Week
 Class 3. The Nature of Jobs
Issues to consider:
Jobs description, Carier management, models of carier s , etc.
Mandatory Reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary Reading:
written task – 2 points
4th
Week
 Class 4. Staffing the Organization I:-Recruitment
Issues to consider:
A CASE STUDY:
Staffing the Organization , what is recruitment, principals, goals and policy of recruitments,
etc.
Obligatory Reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary Reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
oral present. – 2points
5th Week
 Class 5 –. Staffing the Organization II---Selection
Issues to consider:
Staffing the Organization, what is Selection, principals selection, selection in successful people
management , selection policies and procedures, criteria of professionalism including reliability, validity
and fairness appreciate.
A CASE STUDY:
Mandatory Reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary Reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
written task/ quiz #1 – 5 points
6th Week
 Class 6. HR Training, Development, & Talent Management
Issues to consider: .
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
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Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
Group oral present. – 2 points
7th
Week
 Class 7.: HR Training, Development, & Talent Management (continued)
Issues to consider:
HR Training aims, goals, principals, etc
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
preparation for midterm
Mid-term exam – 2 hours
8-th
Week 9th Week
10th Week
 Class 8. Motivation and organization behavior. Compensation Strategies and Practices
Issues to consider:
Motivation and Rewards, Introduction , Need-Based Theories of Motivation, etc.
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
11th Week
 Class 9. Performance Management. Managing Employee Benefits. Employee Rights and
Responsibilities. Health and Safety
Issues to consider:
Performance Management. Managing
Responsibilities. Health and Safety
Employee
Benefits.
Employee
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
oral/proposal present.-2 points
2.written task – 2 points
12th Week
 Class 10. Comunication. Team building and lidership
Issues to consider:
Communication in Teams and Organizations
Leadership & Organizational Culture
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
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Rights
and
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
1. written task – 2 points
2.oral present/case study. – 2 points
13th Week
 Class 11. Power, Persuasion, & Influence
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Issues to consider:.
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
written task – 2 points
14th Week
 Class 12. Conflict management. Negotiations
Issues to consider:
Introduction, What Is confict? Managing conflict proceies, conflict at the work, printipals of
negotiations
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
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Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
. written task/ quiz #2– 5 points
15th
Week
 Class 13. Stress management. Chaing management
Issues to consider:
Introduction, What Is Stress? Avoiding and Managing Stress, What Are Emotions? Emotions at Work
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles
Amstrong, A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014
oral present/case study. – 2
16th Week
 Class 14. Decision Making & Ethics
Issues to consider:
Organizational Design; The Role of Ethics and National Culture
Summary all course materials.
Course wrap-up & summary
Preparation for the final exam.
Mandatory reading:
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Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management, 14 E, 2014;
Stephan P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 16 /E, 2014
Supplementary reading:
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A reader will be available to the students with additional papers and articles , Amstrong,
A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: 16 /E ,2014, Gerard H. Seijts, Cases
in Organizational Behavior (The Ivey Casebook Series) , 2010, and etc.
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17 Week
Presentation 3 hours- 20 points
18th -19th
Weeks
20th Week
Final exam – 3 hours- 30 points
21th
Renewal Final exam
Week
Retake of FX
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