The course aims at introducing the students to the theoretical and applicative tools for innovative human resource management in tourism.
A coverage is given to the main phases of the human resource management cycle. These subjects are outlined below in terms of knowledge, understanding, application and critical evaluation.
Expected results. At the end of the course the student will have acquired:
(1) Knowledge and understanding. Knowiedge and understanding the main phases of the human resource management cycle. Understanding the peculiarities of human resource management in tourism.
(2) Applying knowledge and understanding.
To be able to apply the knowledge and understanding abilities indicated above to the analysis and discussion of case studies proposed in the reference texts and in the classroom and to the interpretation and discussion of stories, events and corporate documents.
(3) Making judgments. Being able to perform comparative analyses, critical analyses and interpretations of corporate decisions and decisions in the organizational field and propose motivated alternatives.
(4) Communication skills. Specific training in communication skills is not provided, but the student will be able to operate within working groups preparing and presenting reports and analyses also with the use of slides and under limited time constraints.
5) Learning skills
The teaching provides knowledge that fosters reflection and further deepening of HRl issues. Particular attention is given to research work referred to in the texts.