Course: Economics of Labour and Rewards

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Course title Economics of Labour and Rewards
Course code UPEM/PEPO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Novotný Josef, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Brodský Zdeněk, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Philosophy and remuneration strategy. Wage policy. Payroll systems. Work evaluation. Tariff wage rates. Wage rates. Variable part of limits, fees and surcharges. Payroll factors. Work performance standardization. Labor legislation in enterprises.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Methods of individual activities, Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to create knowledge of economy of labour issues and remuneration in a business practice. Procedures and methods of work performance standardization are included.
Students acquire skills in developing and implementing the wage instructions in enterprises, manage operations with wage factors influencing work performance of employees, will be able to focus on wage policy and personnel remuneration management.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Home assignment evaluation

Evaluation the given work. Written and oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Zákon č. 262/2006 Sb., Zákoník práce.
  • Armstrong, M.:. Odměňování pracovníků. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2009.
  • Dvořáková, Z. a kol.:. Management lidských zdrojů. Praha: C.H.Beck, 2007.
  • KOUBEK,J.:. Řízení lidských zdrojů. Praha: Managememt Press, 2008.
  • Tomší, I.:. Mzdy a mzdové systémy. Praha: ASPI, 2008.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Operation in Enterprises (2014) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Operation in Enterprises (2013) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Operation in Enterprises (2016) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Operation in Enterprises (2015) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter