In the course, we explore central aspects of the working world. Students gain a deep understanding of the dynamics of wage and collective bargaining negotiations and critically engage with compensation structures within companies. A special focus lies in creating a sustainable workplace that meets both employees’ needs and society's ecological and social demands. Additionally, we address topics related to diversity and inclusion. Students develop innovative approaches to leadership and new forms of work that are increasingly relevant in the modern work environment. Our analyses are based on microeconomic and behavioral economic approaches, evaluating their alignment with corporate strategy. We move beyond theoretical concepts, examining our insights using real-world data from research papers and current events. Discussions are explicitly encouraged!

Aim

The student

• understands the process and instruments of HR-Management with a focus on fair working conditions, sustainability, and leadership.
• analyzes various methods and evaluates their usefulness, particularly regarding fairness and leadership in organizations. 
• analyzes various processes and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. 
• evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of existing structures and regulations based on systematic criteria.
• possess knowledge about the applicability and challenges of different scientific research methods

Workload

The total workload for this course is approximately 135 hours.

Lecture 32 hours

Preparation of lecture 52 hours

Exam preparation 51 hours

Literature

• Arbeitsmarktökonomik, W. Franz, Springer, 2013
• The Nature of Leadership, Antonakis, J. Day, D. 2017