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363-0302-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC , NDS D-MTEC , D-MAVT
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Human Resource Management: Leading Teams

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Gudela Grote
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:31

Abstract

The basic processes of human resource management are discussed (selection, reward systems, performance evaluation, career development) and embedded in the broader context of leadership in teams. Leadership concepts and group processes are presented. Practical instruments supporting leadership functions are introduced and applied in business settings.

Objective

- Understand basic HRM functions and their relationship to leadership - Know instruments for selection, performance appraisal, compensation, and development - Understand leadership requirements and success factors in leadership - Know fundamental processes in teams - Apply and expand theoretical knowledge on a specific topic in self-guided learning - Manage team processes and diversity during self-guided learning in a project group

Content

Human Resource Management (HRM) concerns the policies, practices, and systems that influence employees' behavior, attitudes, and performance. It aims at applying human resources within organizations such that people succeed and organizational performance improves. Concepts and instruments for selection, performance management, and personnel development are discussed with respect to team leaders' role in HRM, not from the perspective of HR managers. Fundamentals of effective leadership and dynamics in teams are presented. In semester projects, students apply HRM instruments in company contexts.

Resources

Lecture Notes

There is no script.

Literature

A reading list and the respective documents are provided via moodle.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
The examination will account for 50 % of the grade. The group semester project counts as a compulsory continuous performance assessment (obligatorisches Leistungselement) and the group grade counts with 50 % to the final grade.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Human Resource Management: Leading Teams
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (ML F 36)
  • 02.03 Date 08:15-10:00 (ML H 37.1)
  • 02.03 Date 08:15-10:00 (ML H 41.1)
  • 09.03 Date 08:15-10:00 (LFV E 41)
  • 09.03 Date 08:15-10:00 (ML H 41.1)
  • 30.03 Date 08:15-10:00 (ML H 37.1)
  • 30.03 Date 08:15-10:00 (ML H 41.1)
2 h weekly

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