Given the nature of this unit, it is hardly possible to define programmatic contents with specific topics. Basically, the subject attempts the use of acquired skills in order to successfully complete the master thesis. Accordingly, it focuses on some particular topics:
1.General structure of the master thesis
2.Writing the theoretical framework and research issues
3.Link between research hypothesis, methodology and empirical strategy
4.Writing the empirical evidence
5.Link between theoretical framework and empirical analysis
6.Discussion of findings and concluding remarks
7.Preparation for public defence of the master thesis

This Curricular Unit does not have its own assessment system. Assessment consists of the submission of the master's thesis, which must be defended in public examinations where the theoretical and technical components, the empirical study, the form of the written work and the public presentation and defense will be assessed.

Mandatory

Day, R.A. and Gastel, B. (2006) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 6th Edition.

Punch, K. F. (2009) Developing Effective Research Proposals, SAGE Publications.

Quivy, Raymond, e Campenhoudt, L.V. (2005) Manual de Investigação nas Ciências Sociais, Lisboa, Gradiva.

Optional

Revistas especializadas em Economia dos Recursos Humanos enas várias áreas disciplinares que consituem a Gestão dos Recursos Humanos.

Given the nature of this subject, it is hardly possible to define programmatic contents with specific topics. Basically, the subject attempts the use of acquired skills in order to successfully complete the research project. Accordingly, it focuses on some particular topics:
1.General structure of the research project
2.Writing the theoretical framework and the research issues
3.Link between research hypothesis, methodology and empirical strategy
4.Writing the research project
5.Discussion of information collection tools; or presentation and discussion of available data
6.Design of further empirical research
7.Preparation for public defence of the research project

The research project must be discussed and defended publically. The goal is to assess students technical, writing, presentation and discussion skills.

Mandatory

Quivy, Raymond e Campenhoudt, Luc Van (2005) Manual de Investigação nas Ciências Sociais, Lisboa, Gradiva.
Punch, Keith F. (2009) Developing Effective Research Proposals, SAGE Publications.

Day, R.A. and Gastel, B. (2006) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 6th Edition.

Optional

Revistas especializadas em Economia dos Recursos Humanos

1. Methodology of a scientific research
Presentation of the main phases of a scientific research work and of the various research strategies and the respective theoretical, methodological and technical demands
2. Methodology of a scientific research
Examples
3. The demands of academic and masters dissertation writing
4. Course dissertation workshops: presentation and discussion of the students dissertation projects

Students will submit a research proposal of 3,000 words until January. The last version must have a mark of 10 or more in order for the student to be allowed to proceed to the dissertation.

Final grade = [research proposal grade, given by the course coordinator in accordance with the dissertation director]*80%+[Grade given by the course coordinator to the oral presentation of the research proposal at the seminars]*20

Mandatory

- Goldschmidt, G., & Matthews, B. (2022). Formulating design research questions: A framework. Design Studies, 78, 101062.
- Gomes, J. e F. Cesário (2014): Investigação em gestão de recursos humanos - Um guia de boas práticas, Lisboa: Escolar Editora.
- Gauthier, Benoit (2003), Investigação social - da problemática à análise de dados, Loures: Lusociência.
- Punch, F. Keith. (2008). Developing effective research proposals, Sage Publications.
- Quivy, R. e Van Campenhoudt, L. (2008), Manual de investigação em ciências sociais, Lisboa: Gradiva (2ª edição original: 1995).
Quivy, R. e Van Campenhoudt, L., Manual de investigação em ciências sociais, 2008, Lisboa: Gradiva (2ª edição original: 1995).,
Punch, F. Keith, Developing effective research proposals, 2008, Sage Publications,
Gauthier, Benoit, Investigação social - da problemática à análise de dados, 2003, Loures: Lusociência.,
Goldschmidt, G., & Matthews, B, Formulating design research questions: A framework., 2022, Design Studies, 78, 101062,

Optional

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Gomes, J. e F. Cesário, Investigação em gestão de recursos humanos - Um guia de boas práticas, 2014, Lisboa: Escolar Editora,

PC1. Introduction to HRM
- From Administrative to Strategic HRM
- HRM theories

PC2. Recruitment and Selection
- Job description and analysis
- Atraction, recruitment and selection
- Socialization and adjustment

PC3. Training and Development
- Training and Development
- Talent and career management

PC4. Performance and Reward Management
- Performance types and indicators
- Evaluation methods
- Strategies linking performance to rewards
- Definition of compensation policies

CP5. New Challenges in HRM
- Sustainability and green practices in HRM
- Digital transformation

1- Assessment throughout the semester consists of 2 moments: Group work (50%) + Individual work (50%).
Attendance (and punctuality) equal to or > 2/3 will be required.

2 - Assessment by exam
By not delivering one of the works, or less than 9 val. in the evaluation of any of the work or more than 1/3 of absenteeism will be excluded from the assessment throughout the semester.
The exam accounts for 100% of the final grade.

Mandatory

Ferreira, A., et al. (2015). GRH para Gestores. RH Editora

Garavan, T., et al (2021). Training and organisational performance: A meta?analysis of temporal, institutional and organisational context moderators. Human Resource Management Journal, 31(1), 93-119.

Kirkpatrick, I., & Hoque, K. (2021). Human resource professionals and the adoption and effectiveness of high?performance work practices. Human Resource Management Journal.

Kroon, B. (2021). Evidence Based HRM: What (do) we know about people in workplaces. Open Press TiU

McDonnell, A., et al (2017). Talent management: a systematic review and future prospects. European Journal of International Management, 11(1), pp.86-128.

Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart, & Wright (2020). Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage. McGraw Hill

Wang, M., & Wanberg, C. R. (2017). 100 years of applied psychology research on individual careers: From career management to retirement. Journal of Applied Psychology, 102(3), 546-563

Optional

Blom, R., Kruyen, P., Van der Heidjen, & Thiel, S. (2018). One HRM Fits All? A Meta- Analysis of the Effects of HRM Practices in the Public, Semipublic, and Private Sector. Review of Public Personnel Administration , published online

Boxall, P. & Purcell (2016). Strategy and Human Resource Management. Palgrave.

Duarte, H. & Lopes, D. (2018) Career stages and occupations impacts on workers motivations. International Journal of Manpower, 39 (5), 746-763.

Cropanzano, R., Anthony, E., Daniels, S. & Hall A,. (2017). Social Exchange Theory: A Critical Review with Theoretical Remedies. Academy of Management Annals 11(1), 479-516.

Katou, A. A., et al (2021). Line manager implementation and employee HR attributions mediating mechanisms in the HRM system?Organizational performance relationship: A multilevel and multipath study. Human Resource Management Journal, 31(3), 775-795.

Iqbal, M. Z., Akbar, S. & Budhwar, P. (2015), Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal. International Journal of Management Reviews, 17: 510-533.

Jiang K. & Messersmith J. (2017): On the shoulders of giants: a meta- review of strategic human resource management, The International Journal of Human Resource Management, Published online

Marin-Garcia, J. & Tomas, J. (2016). Deconstructing AMO framework: A systematic review. OmniaScience 12 (4), 1040-1087.

O'Connor, E.P. & Crowley-Henry, M. (2017) Exploring the Relationship Between Exclusive Talent Management, Perceived Organizational Justice and Employee Engagement: Bridging the Literature. Journal of Business Ethics , Published online.

Saridakis, George & Lai, Yanqing & Cooper, Cary. (2016). Exploring the relationship between HRM and firm performance: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Human Resource Management Review. Published online

CC1 Introduction
-Organizational behavior: concept, object, methods and levels of analysis
CC2 Module A - Power and organizational political behavior
-Conceptual and methodological aspects in the study of power
-Politics and the power strategic analysis
-Organizational political configurations
CC3 Module B - Leadership
-Conceptual and methodological aspects in the study of leadership
-Functionalist versus genetic approaches
-Conceptual frontiers and similar problems
CC4 Module C - Motivation
-Conceptual and methodological aspects in the study of motivation
-Theoretic motivational models
-Mobilizing models to the Professional practice
CC5 Module D - Organizational climate and culture
-Conceptual and methodological aspects in the study of climate and culture
-Approaches to climate and culture
-Typology models of climate and culture

The assessment throughout the semester comprehends two components: 1) work group assignment (50%) and 2) individual written test (50%). The group assignment grade is the average of the oral presentation (50%) and written report (50%). The assessment throughout the semester implies an attendance rate not below 2/3 of the classes. To obtain a passing grade the student must achieve a minimum of 8 points in both components and a total average of 10 points minimum.

The final evaluation comprehends a single instrument: an individual written exam (100%). The passing grade is achieved with a minimum of 10 points.

Mandatory

Buchanan, D. & Badham, R. (2020). Power, politics and organizational change. Sage

Caetano, A., Neves, J. & Ferreira, J.M.C. (2020). Psicossociologia das organizações: Fundamentos e aplicações. Lisboa: Sílabo

Robbins, S. & Judge, T. (2018). The essentials of Organizational Behavior. 14ª ed., Harlow: Pearson.

Schedlitzki, D., Larsson, M., Carroll, B., Bligh, M., & Epitropaki, O. (2023). The SAGE handbook of leadership. Sage.

Optional

Ferris, G. & Treadway, D. (2017). Politics in organizations: Theory and research considerations. New York: Routledge.

Gagne, M. (2014). Oxford handbook of work engagement, motivation, and self-determination theory. Oxford University Press.

Neves, J.G. (2000). Clima organizacional, cultura organizacional e gestão de recursos humanos. Lisboa, RH Editora.

Ramalho, N. (2020). Poder e comportamento político. In A. Caetano. J. Neves, & J.M. -Ferreira (eds). Psicossociologia das Organizações: Fundamentos e aplicações, (413-433). Lisboa: Sílabo.

Ryan, R. & Deci. E. (2017). Self-determination theory. New York: Guilford.

Schneider, B. & Barbera, K. (2014). Oxford Handbook of Organizational climate and culture, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Wesche, J. S., & Sonderegger, A. (2019). When computers take the lead: the automation of leadership. Computers in human Behavior, 101, 197-209.

Whetten & Cameron, K. (2023). Developing management skills (10 ed). Boston: Pearson.

Zhu, J., Song, L., Zhu, L., & Johnson, R. (2019). Visualizing the landscape and evolution of leadership research. Leadership Quarterly, 30(2), 215-232.

1.Components of a scientific paper
2.Research and exploration of scientific papers related to topics on employment and human resources
3. Research and exploration of other bibliographical references related to topics on employment and human resources
4. Exploration of national and international databases
5. Research methodologies: quantitative approaches and qualitative approaches
6. Research outline and design of a research proposal

Assessment Throughout the Semestre:
Test: 50%
Work (Group or Individual): 50%
Minimum score of 8 points on both Test and Work.
Approval requires an average equal to ou higher than 9,5 points

Assessment through Exam:
Exam (First Season) or Exam (Second Season): 100%
Approval requires an average equal to ou higher than 9,5 points

Mandatory

Day, R.A. e Gastel, B. (2006), How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 6th Edition.
Mukhopadhyay, S. e Gupta, R.K. (2014), Survey of Qualitative Research Methodology in Strategy Research and Implication for Indian Researchers, Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective, 18 (2): 109-123.
Onwuegbuzie, A.J. e Leech, N.L. (2005), On Becoming a Pragmatic Researcher: The Importance of Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies, International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 8 (5): 375-387.
Punch, K.F. (2006), Developing Effective Research Proposals, London, SAGE, 2nd Edition.
Quivy, R. e Campenhoudt, L.V. (2005), Manual de Investigação em Ciências Sociais, Lisboa, Gradiva.
White, L. (2005), Writes of Passage: Writing an Empirical Journal Article, Journal of Marriage and Family, 67 (4): 791-798.

Optional

Não aplicável.

S1. Introduction to statistics and data analysis
S2. Introduction to SPSS:
Types of data
Handling missing values and outliers
Creating, transforming, and recoding variables
S3. Univariate descriptive statistics:
Frequency tables
Descriptive measures
Graphs
S4. Bivariate descriptive statistics:
Cross-tabulations
Descriptive statistics and association measures
Graphs
S5. Introduction to multivariate analysis:
Internal consistency analysis
Simple and multiple linear regression

Assessment throughout the semester
An individual written test (60%); a group assignment (40%). The minimum grade of 7,5 out of 20 is required in each component. Students must attend at least two-thirds of the scheduled classes.
Assessment by exam (first and second sitting)
An individual exam with 2 parts: theory (60%) and SPSS (40%). The minimum grade for each part is 7.5 out of 20.
Assessment by exam (third sitting)
An individual written exam (100%). The minimum grade of 9.5 out of 20 is required.
All individual evaluation moments will be carried out without consulting handouts, books or other materials.

Mandatory

Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics (5th ed.). Sage.

Optional

1. Laureano, R e & Botelho, M. C. (2017). IBM SPSS Statistics: O Meu Manual de Consulta Rápida (3ª ed.), Edições Sílabo. ISBN: 978-972-618-886-5
2. Marôco, J. (2021). Análise estatística com o SPSS Statistics (8ª ed.). ReportNumber.
3. Silva, M. G. Apontamentos de apoio à UC de Estatística e Análise de dados do Mestrado em Políticas de Desenvolvimento dos Recursos Humanos.

1. Topic and problem of the internship
2. Internship plan
3. Theoretical and methodological framework
4. Evaluation
5. Report

The final assessment is the responsibility of the internal internship supervisor, taking into account the external supervisor's assessment, the report and its presentation/discussion.
The internship report, which the student must submit directly to the internal supervisor, has a maximum of 15 pages (5000 words) in A4 format (excluding annexes and references).
The report must include the following aspects:
a) Introduction;
b) Internship objectives
c) The trainee's work plan and how they fit into the organisation
d) Results of the internship (activities carried out, work products, degree of fulfilment of the work plan)
e) Reflection on the learning achieved with relevance to the master's programme, making a critical and theoretically grounded assessment of the internship
f) Lessons learnt (success factors, obstacles encountered)
g) Conclusions and recommendations
h) References

The final report must be submitted to the internal supervisor within the assessment timetable defined each year.
The report is presented/discussed in front of the internal supervisor and the coordinator of the 2nd Cycle Internship (Political Economy).
In this curricular unit there is no possibility of taking a final exam and no possibility of improving your grade.

Mandatory

Cameron, C., Freudenberg, B., & Brimble, M. (2013). Making economics real—The economics internship. International Review of Economics Education, 13, 10-25.
Maertz Jr, C. P., Stoeberl, P. A., & Marks, J. (2014). Building successful internships: lessons from the research for interns, schools, and employers. Career Development International, 19(1), 123-142.
Mruk, C., & Moor, J. (2020). Succeeding at Your Internship: A Handbook Written for and with Students. Bowling Green State University.
Reeher, G. & Mariani, M. (2002), The Insider's Guide To Political Internships: What To Do Once You're In The Door, Nova Iorque: Basic Books.
Stewart, A., Owens, R., O'Higgins, N., & Hewitt, A. (Eds.). (2021). Internships, employability and the search for decent work experience. Edward Elgar Publishing.

Optional

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CP1. Trends in HRM
CP2. An integrated view of HR
CP2.1 From administrative to strategic approach
CP2.2 Measuring the ROI of HR
CP3. Challenges of modernity
CP3.1. HRM and new organizational forms
CP3.2. Diversity management
CP3.3. Work - non work balance
CP3.4. HRM and technology

The assessment throughout the semester
comprehends 2 components: 1) work group assignment with written report an class debate (50%) and 2) individual written case study (50%). The assessment throughout the semester implies an attendance rate not below 2/3 of the classes. To obtain a passing grade the student must achieve a minimum of 8 points in both components and a total average of 10 points minimum.

The final evaluation comprehends a single instrument: an individual written exam (100%). The passing grade is achieved with a minimum of 10 points.

Mandatory

Armstrong, M. & Taylor S. (2020). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (15ª ed.). Kogan Page.
Beardwell, J. & Thompson, A. (2017). Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach (8ª ed.). Harlow: Pearson.
Pereira, V., Hadjielias, E., Christofi, M., & Vrontis, D. (2023). A systematic literature review on the impact of artificial intelligence on workplace outcomes: A multi-process perspective. Human Resource Management Review, 33(1), 100857.
Triana, M. D. C., Gu, P., Chapa, O., Richard, O., & Colella, A. (2021). Sixty years of discrimination and diversity research in human resource management: A review with suggestions for future research directions. Human Resource Management, 60(1), 145-204.
Zhou, Y., Cheng, Y., Zou, Y., & Liu, G. (2021). e-HRM: A meta-analysis of the antecedents, consequences, and cross-national moderators. Human Resource Management Review, 100862.

Optional

É identificada bibliografia complementar para cada conteúdo programático no plano de aulas disponibilizado no início das aulas. / A specific set of complementary references will be identified in the class plan made available at the beginning of the classes.

1. Object and scope of Labour Law.
2. The labour agreement as key to Labour Law practice and as recruitment instrument of the company.
3. Sort of work demanded to the employee.
4. Workplace.
5. Working time regulations in management.
6. Payment statements in the company.
7. The biggest discontinuities of effective work.
8. The downsizing instruments.
9. Collective labour events.
10. Collective labour negotiation
11.Collective labour conflicts management

Assessment throughout the semester:
Students who opt for assessment throughout the semester will have to:
a) - Attend 2/3 of the classes and participate in the discutions of practical cases analysed in class - 25% in the final grade;
b) One mini-test -25% in the final grade;
c) One final written assessment test -the score must be at least 8 points and correspond to 50% in the final grade.
Final assessement:
- written exam (100%).
The score must be at least 10 points ( whether in the assessement system of throughout the semester, or in the final assessement), in order to get approval.

Mandatory

António Monteiro Fernandes, "Direito do Trabalho", 22º Edição, 2023, reimpressão 2024, editora Almedina
Código do Trabalho atualizado (não anotado) à escolha do aluno

Optional

1. Employment and unemployment: concepts and recent trends
CP1 - Concepts and indicators of employment and unemployment
CP2 - Recent trends on employment and unemployment

2. Employment and unemployment: theoretical frameworks
CP3 - The Neoclassical model of the labour market and its aplications
CP4 - The Keynesian model: Employment and growth

3. The institutionalist perspective on employment and labour market
CP5 - Internal labor markets and labour market segmentation

4. The challenges of the digital and the ecological transitions
CP6 - Effects of digitalization and the ecological transition on employment, work and inequalities

Assessment throughout the semester: Mark = [Test]*60% +[presentation and discussion in classroom]*40%
A theme for the presentation is given to the students, who must collect and analyze literature references.
There is a minimum mark of eight (8) for the exam.

Assessment by exam: The students may also choose the final exam (100%)

Mandatory

1. Caderno de textos com extractos dos seguintes manuais:
- Borjas, George (2010, 5ª ed): Labor Economics, MacGraw-Hill, Boston.
- Smith Stephen (2003, 2ª ed): Labour Economics, Routledge, London.
2. Lopes, Helena (2019): Apontamentos Módulo1. (Disponível no e-learning).
3. MTSS (2016): Livro Branco das Relações Laborais, Lisboa, MTSS.
4. Banco de Portugal (2015): O mercado de trabalho português e a grande recessão, in Boletim Económico, Lisboa-Banco de Portugal, pp.77-100
Helena Lopes e João Ceejeira (coord.), Economia do Trabalho - Mercados e Instituições, 2023, Almedina,

Optional

- Autor, D. (2022): The labor market impacts of technological change, NBER Working-Paper 30074.
- Carvalho da Silva, M; Hespanha, P.; Caldas, J (ed) (2017): Trabalho e polìticas de emprego, Oservatório das Crises e Alternativas, Coimbra:CES.
- Centeno Mário (2013): O trabalho - Uma visão de mercado, Lisboa: Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos.
- European Commission: (2019): Employment and social developments in Europe Report ? 2019; Office for official publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg.
- Lopes, H. (2020): Financialisation, work and labour relations, in Santos A. and Teles, N., Financialisation in the European periphery, London: Routledge pp. 85-102.
- Lopes, H..; Lagoa, S.; Santos, A. (2019): Work conditions and financial difficulties in post-crisis Europe: Utility versus quality of working life, Economic and Labour Relations Review, 30 (1): 39-58.
- Ribeiro Mendes, Fernando (2011): Segurança Social: O futuro hipotecado, Lisboa: Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos.
- Santos Bob and Fernandes Sofia (2015): Internal devaluation and unemployment: the case of Portugal, Policy Paper 154, Jacques Delors Institute
Sites Internet :
- http://europa.eu.int; http://epp.eurostat.cec.eu.int; www.gep.mtss.gov.pt; www.oecd.org; www.ine.pt; www.bportugal.pt; www.ilo.org/lisbon

PC1- Characteristics of qualitative methodologies in scientific research
PC2- Qualitative methods of data collection: individual and group interviews, focus groups, document analysis
PC3- Qualitative methods of data analysis
PC4- Quality and reporting of qualitative studies

Assessment throughout the semester:
- Group Assignment: 40%.
- Individual test: 60%. For approval, the minimum grade required in the individual test is 8 points.
Assessment by exam:
- Exam: 100%

Mandatory

Saunders, M., Lewis, P. & Thornill, A. (2019). Research methods for business students. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Rousseau, D. & Barends, E. (2011). Becoming an evidence -based HR practitioner. Human Resource Management Journal, 21 (3), 221-235.
Lincoln,Y.S., & Guba, E.G. (1985). Naturalistic Inquiry. Newbury Park: Sage.
Flick, U. (2018). Designing qualitative research. Sage.
Flick, U. (2018). An introduction to qualitative research. sage.
Flick, U. (2005). Métodos Qualitativos na Investigação Científica. Lisboa: Monitor.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2021). Projeto de pesquisa-: Métodos qualitativo, quantitativo e misto. Penso Editora.
Cassell, C., Cunliffe, A. L., & Grandy, G. (Eds.). (2018). The SAGE handbook of qualitative business and management research methods. Sage.
Bauer, M.W., & Gaskell, G. (Eds) (2000). Qualitative researching with text, image and sound. London: Sage.
Anderson, V. (2009/2019). Research Methods in Human Resource Management. London: CIPD.

Optional

Vala, J. (1986). Análise de conteúdo. In Silva, A. A. & Pinto, J. M. (Eds.). Metodologia das Ciências Sociais (pp. 101-128). Porto: Afrontamento.
Leedy, P. D., & Ormrod, J. E. (2020). Practical research: Planning and design. Pearson. One Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458.
Krippendorff, K. (2011). Computing Krippendorff's Alpha-Reliability. Retrieved from https://repository.upenn.edu/asc_papers/43
Krippendorff, K. (2004/2018). Content analysis: an introduction to its methodology. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Ghiglione, R. & Matalon, B. (1992). O Inquérito. Teoria e Prática. Oeiras: Celta Editora.
Denzin, N.K., & Lincoln, Y.S. (2006). O planejamento da pesquisa qualitativa: teorias e abordagens (2ª ed.). Porto Alegre: Artmed
Cassell, C., & Symon, G. (Eds). (2004). Essential Guide to Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research: a Practical Guide. London: Sage