Unit information: Personnel Economics in 2008/09

Please note: you are viewing unit and programme information for a past academic year. Please see the current academic year for up to date information.

Unit name Personnel Economics
Unit code ECONM2018
Credit points 15
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Dr. Maija Halonen-Akatwijuka
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None
Co-requisites

None
School/department School of Economics, Finance and Management
Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

The unit uses economics to explore human resource topics. The course tackles personnel issues analytically but not very technically. The topics include hiring and recruitment, incentives, promotions, team design and layoffs. In addition to lectures, students analyse case studies.

Related links