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In this seminar, students develop an understanding of different perspectives on studying the employment relationship and HRM concepts, gain experience in examining research papers and in producing collaboratively a paper on a research topic in the field of leading and staff development.

The seminar in a first step familiarizes students with different perspectives for studying the employment relationship and HRM concepts. In a second step, students critically examine an academic article in the topical field of the course. Finally, they write a group research paper, in which they choose a theoretical perspective, identify a manageable research question and assess relevant literature.

inputs by the lecturers, in-class exercises (e.g., case analyses, debates, simulations), short presentations by students

• Individual reading assignment (30%)
• Group presentation (20%)
• Group seminar paper (50%)
• Participation in the seminar (minimum requirement)

Bratton, J. & Gold, J. (2012) Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, 5th Edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave. Saunders, M., Lewis, P., &Thornhill, A. (2012) Research Methods for Business Students, 6th Edition, Essex: Pearson.

Positive completion of the mandatory course "Fundamentals of Management: organization and HRM" referred to in §6 (2-4) and four additional mandatory courses from the core area of management referred to in §6 (2).

The research papers are a foundation for students’ empirical research projects in the SBWL Personal Vertiefung.