National Taiwan Normal University Course Outline
Fall , 2022

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I.Course information
Serial No. 1406 Course Level
Course Code IWM0060 Chinese Course Name 公部門人力資源專題研究
Course Name Special Topic on Human Resources in Public Sectors
Department Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development
Two/one semester 1 Req. / Sel. Sel.
Credits 3.0 Lecturing hours Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite Course ◎1. This course is not available for undergraduate students. 2. If the listed course is a doctoral level course, it is only available for PhD students.
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Course Description
Time / Location Wed. 3-5 Main 93-01
Curriculum Goals Corresponding to the Departmental Core Goal
2. Understand the nature of public service. Master:
 1-1 Sensibility to Globalized Human Resource Issues
 1-2 Knowledge of Human Resource Theories and Practical Applications
 1-3 Knowledge of Organizational Diagnostics, and Employee Counseling
3. Gain insights about the practices and issues of HRD in the public sector.  
4. Possess the skills for developing HR programs and activities for the public sector. Master:
 2-1 Professional Skills of Recruitment, Selection, Training, Staffing, Retention, and Organizational Development
 2-2 Ability to Conduct Effective Cross-cultural Communication
5. Develop the basic knowledge for conducting research projects related to HRD for the public sector. Master:
 3-1 Passion for Developing Human Resource Profession
 3-2 Tendency toward Collaborative Innovation in an Organization
 3-3 Acuity and Compatibility for Cultural Differences

II. General Syllabus
Instructor(s) CHANG,Wei-Wen/ 張雯
Schedule

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

1. Understand the nature of public service.

2. Gain insights about the practices and issues of HRD in the public sector.

3. Possess the skills for developing HR programs and activities for the public sector.

4. Develop the basic knowledge for conducting research projects related to HRD for the public sector.

Major Text 

1. Merriam, S. B., & Tisdell, E. J. (2016). Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. John Wiley & Sons.

2. Klenke, K. (2016), "Prelims", Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. i-xi. https://0-doi-org.opac.lib.ntnu.edu.tw/10.1108/978-1-78560-651-920152020

Course Practice 

  1. Research Project Design and Implementation 
  2. Presentation of Conference Work
  3. Book Chapter Leader 
  4. Journal Paper Summary 

 

 

Instructional Approach
Methods Notes
Formal lecture  
Group discussion  
Grading assessment
Methods Percentage Notes
Assignments 30 % Case Study Reports
Final exam 30 % Final Project
Class discussion involvement 40 % Participation
Required and Recommended Texts/Readings with References

REFERENCES

1. Merriam, S. B., & Tisdell, E. J. (2016). Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. John Wiley & Sons.

2. Klenke, K. (2016), "Prelims", Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. i-xi. https://0-doi-org.opac.lib.ntnu.edu.tw/10.1108/978-1-78560-651-920152020

Journals

  • Academy of Management Journal
  • Academy of Management Learning & Education
  • Academy of Management Review
  • Adult Education Quarterly
  • Human Resource Development Quarterly
  • Human Resource Development Review

Pynes, J. E. (2013).  Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: A Strategic Approach. New York: Wiley.

Berman, E. M., Bowman, J. S., West, J. P. & Van Wart, M. R. (2013). Human Resource Management in Public Service : Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems. London, Uk: Sage