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| Semester | spring semester 2019 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Michael Beckmann (michael.beckmann@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Elisa Gerten (elisa.gerten@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This course targets master students who are interested in the progress of today’s technologies and its impact on human resource management and organizational structures. In addition, there should be an interest in discussing and evaluating theoretical models and empirical studies. This course covers the following topics: 1. Digital transformation: From 1.0 to 4.0 2. Workplace organization and job design 3. Online platform and crowd working 4. Workforce structure 5. Worker performance 6. Employee well-being 7. Gender differences 8. Recruiting We illustrate these topics by using well-known theories and new innovative empirical studies and by focusing on different new technologies such as information and communication technologies, social network applications, specific firm technologies, robots, artificial intelligence and Blockchain technologies. |
| Bibliography | A list with recommended readings will be provided on ADAM. References for further readings will be provided in class. |
| Weblink | Weblink to ADAM |
| Admission requirements | Bachelor in Business and Economics |
| Course application | As the number of participants is restricted to 20 master students, please register via Email to birgit.knoepfli@unibas.ch until 15.01.2019. First come, first serve. Please be aware that the registration is binding. Groups and topics will be set up during the lectures. If admitted to the course, please enrol in MOnA. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Specialization Module: Labor Economics, Human Resources and Organization (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | end-of-semester examination |
| Assessment details | Grading will be based on the group assignment (50 %), on a short presentation at the end of the semester (30 %) and on participation in class (20%). |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration: course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |