Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Labor market studies focus on the mechanisms and dynamics defining how contemporary work is organized. These studies, often anchored into sociological and economical disciplines, have significant implications on the strategy of firms and the elaboration of HR policies. Moreover, numerous modern transformations, including technological innovations and digitalization, have resulted in major changes on labor markets and the way firms and individuals interact. In this context, the course's objectives are twofold. On the one hand, the course aims to familiarize students with the theoretical and analytical foundations of labor market studies. On the other hand, the course offers an overview of the important changes on labor markets that are triggered by digitalization. A large range of contemporary topics, such as, among others, labor scarcity, online labor markets, precarity, algorithmic recruitment, pay inequality, and labor market intermediation will be analyzed theoretically and critically, but also through studies of empirical cases.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Mastering the concepts and theoretical foundations of labor market studies.
- Understanding the contemporary evolutions of labor markets and their implications for organizations and/or the HR profession.
- Refining their knowledge of European labor markets by exploring a portfolio of empirical case studies conducted by scholars.
This course contributes to the following Intended Learning Outcomes :
ILO-1: To strengthen knowledge and understanding of management disciplines and its legal, policy and social context.
ILO-2 : Gaining the knowledge and understanding of one of the proposed fields of concentration or to gain deep knowledge in the field of the management being already specialized thru a first University Master Degree .
ILO-4: To acquire the capacity to research autonomously and methodically the information needed to solve a complex, transversal management problem.
ILO-9 : Developing a critical sense (arguing).
ILO-10 : Developing a transversal, global vision.
ILO-12 : Professional capacity for oral communication.
ILO-14 : Faced with a management problem, suggesting solutions that are ethical and socially responsible and that respect the principles of good governance.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of firm theory and human resource management as taught in bachelor courses is required.
The course is entirely given in English, and is based on reading scientific papers published in international journals. An intermediary mastery of English (B2/C1) is strongly advised.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Training sessions are designed upon the most contemporary literature on labor market and work studies, emphasizing the recent developments around technological innovation and digitalization. Students will be invited to read several texts so that they can be collectively discussed in the classroom.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
The course includes classroom sessions only. Participation to these sessions is mandatory.
Recommended or required readings
Course materials and readings will be shared with students on a week-by-week basis.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Evaluation is individual and based on two complementary parts.
First, a continuous assessment process will take place to evaluate students' capacity in understanding scientific papers dealing with contemporary changes on labor markets.
Second, an individual oral exam will be organized in June to assess students' mastery of the concepts developed throughout the year.
Students presenting the exam in second session will solely be assessed through an oral exam.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Classroom sessions will unfold as specified in students' schedule. The first class will be held on February 7.
Contacts
Grégory JEMINE (gjemine@uliege.be)