Course description
Human Resource Management (HRM) is a multidisciplinary field that draws on research from management studies, sociology, pedagogy, work science, and more. This course delves into key areas of contemporary HRM research, with a special focus on institutional changes in the field. Topics will include flexible work arrangements, employee wellbeing, digitalization, competence and talent management, as well as the evolving role of employees in self-leadership and distributed leadership. We will also examine the structure and role of the HR function itself.
A distinct feature of this course is the involvement of lecturers active in the Cranet Study, allowing participants to explore the unique characteristics of HRM in the Nordic countries. By including instructors from all five Nordic nations, participants will gain insights into both the commonalities and the variations in HRM practices across the region.
Requirements and Selection
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the course the participant has to be admitted to studies at third cycle level.
Selection
1. Doctoral students admitted to the School of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Gothenburg
2. Doctoral students admitted to member departments of the Nordic Business School Association at: Aalto University, Aarhus University, Åbo Akademi University, BI Norwegian Business School, Copenhagen Business School, Hanken School of Economics, Inland School of Business and Social Sciences, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Linnæus University, Lund University, LUT University, Mälardalen University, NTNU Business School, NORD University, Reykjavik University, Roskilde University, Stockholm Business School, Stockholm School of Economics, Södertörn University, Tampere University, Turku School of Economics, Umeå University, University of Borås, University of Helsinki, University of Iceland, University of Jyväskylä, University of Vaasa, Uppsala University, Örebro University.
3. Doctoral students admitted to other Nordic universities
4. Other eligible applicants
Educational partnership
Nordic Business School Association
Other information
The course will be conducted online via Zoom during April and May, culminating in an in-person session in Gothenburg on June 11th and 12th, 2025.
Course Instructors (preliminary)
Frans Bévort, Associate Professor in HRM, Copenhagen Business School
Arney Einarsdottir, Associate Professor in HRM, University of Bifrost
Paul Gooderham, Professor in HRM, Norges Handelshøyskole (NHH)
Henrik Holt Larsen, Professor Emeritus in HRM, Copenhagen Business School
Liisa Mäkelä, Professor of Business Administration, University of Vaasa
Adam Smale, Professor of Business Administration, University of Vaasa
Stefan Tengblad, Professor in HRM, University of Gothenburg
Course syllabus
ENFE111
Reading and reference list
Reading and reference list for the course
Department
Department of Business Administration
Subject
Business, Economics and Law
Type of course
Subject area course
Keywords
HRM, Human Resource Management in a Nordic Context, Industrial relations, Leadership