Ateneo - UPO

The objective of the course is to analyze the economic theory that govern employment relations and company choices in the area of human capital, provision of incentives, careers, bonuses and personnel recruitment that companies implement, and also considering the socio-economic context in which they operate.

Lazear, P.E. & Gibbs, M., Personnel Economics in Practice, Wiley, 2015, (LG).

Martini, A., Sisti, M., Valutare il successo delle politiche pubbliche, 2009, Il Mulino (MS).

Pepi De Caleo - Brucchi Luchino, Manuale di economia del lavoro, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2015 (PDC).

Brucchi Luchino, Manuale di economia del lavoro, 2001, Il Mulino, Bologna.

De Paola, M. & V. Scoppa, Economia del Personale, Carocci, 2008.

Further materials are on the web page of the course.

Learning adequate competencies of theoretical economics’ skills to lead projects and analyses in the area of Human Resources (HR).

None.

Lectures, discussion of scientific articles, case studies, team work.

Attendance is strongly suggested.

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities
Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

The course has a unique written exam. As known, due to a UPO regulation students can take the exam 3 times in a calendar year. However, it is allowed to withdraw during the first 15 minutes of the exam. The exam lasts 90 minutes and has 3 open questions.
Students regularly attending the course may benefit from specific exam rules.

Sorting and Investing in Employers (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4; LG);
Paying for Performance (Chapters 9, 10, 11; LG).

Policy evaluation (Chapters 6,8 (pp. 159-170; 179-183), 9, 11, 12 – MS; Chapter X - PDC).

Additional materials on the webpage DIR of the course.

Better understanding of the economic principles inspiring the functioning of HR and ability to design effective policies targeting companies’ objectives.