Teaching courses offered by the Institute of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior

Area of Expertise in Business Administration, Business Administration II

• HRM Tutorial (270060)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Mon. 09:15 - 10:45 | II-013 (Group 1)	Tutor
  	Tue. 14:30 - 16:00 | VII-002 (Group 2)	Tutor
  	Wed. 11:00 - 12:30 | VII-002 (Group 3)	Tutor
  	Thu. 09:15 - 10:45 | VII-005 (Group 4)	Tutor
  	Fri. 11:00 - 12:30 | I-401 (Group 5)	Tutor
  Contents:	This is a supplementary tutorial. The content from the lecture will be reviewed and discussed. In-depth questions will be addressed on selected topics.
  Literature:	Ridder, H.-G. (2015) Personalwirtschaftslehre, 5. Auflage, Stuttgart u.a.
  Comments:	Further information about the event schedule is available at Stud.IP. Group registration opens on Stud.IP: Monday 13 April 2026 at 4.30 pm.

• Human Resource Management (270175)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Mon. 12:45 - 14:15 | VII-201 (Group 1)	Piening
  	Mon. 12:45 - 14:15 | VII-002 (Group 2)	Piening (Video)
  Contents:	The Fundamentals of Human Resource Management cover the following key Topics: Strategic HRM Personnel planning Recruitment Staff reductions Personnel development Personnel management
  Literature:	Ridder, H.-G. (2015) Personalwirtschaftslehre, 5. Auflage, Stuttgart u.a.

Area of Expertise in Business Administration

• Strategic IT-Management (271081)

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  Contents:	TBA
  Literature:	TBA

Area Strategic Management

• Seminar Nonprofit and Public Management (378001)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Wed. 12:45 - 16:00 (Every 14 days) | VII-004	Bruns
  Contents:	The event focuses on the question of how problem areas and objectives of strategic action by non-profit institutions are characterized in key concepts of strategic non-profit and public management (non-profit governance, public service accountability, public service motivations). On this basis, an analysis will be conducted of why the logic of strategic management concepts is “watered down” by the complex characteristics of public and social services, thereby jeopardizing the credibility of political and/or social measures. The conceptualization of these strategic processes, their influencing factors, and effects enables students to critically examine the content and methodological requirements of writing a scientific thesis
  Literature:	Van Thiel, S. (2014). Research Methods in Public Administration and Public Management: An Introduction. Routledge: London, New York. Abbott, A. D. (2004). Methods of Discovery. Heuristics for the Social Sciences. W.W. Norton & Company, New York, London. Further information about the event will be provided on the institute's website and via Stud.IP.
  Comments:	It is recommended that students successfully complete the module Theories of Organizational and Human Resource Research and one of the methodology modules (e.g., Qualitative Management Research I or II) before participating. The following examination requirements must be completed in group work (group size = 2): • Term paper (15 pages +/- 10%): 70% • Presentation of the term paper (approx. 20 minutes and 15 minutes of discussion): 30% Registration for the seminar will take place from March 1-15, 2026, via a web form.

• Qualitative Management Research 1 (378007)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Tue. 09:15 - 10:45 | VII-002	Kandel
  Contents:	The course provides insights into qualitative research methods in management and organization studies. Designed as an introductory course, the class guides students through the various stages involved in designing and conducting qualitative research studies. The syllabus includes foundations of qualitative research, types of qualitative research, sampling, data collection, and data analysis, theorizing from qualitative data, and writing up qualitative research. Throughout the course students are expected to critically reflect on different approaches to qualitative research as well as the role of the researcher(s) in the research process. As part of the class, students will have to demonstrate their knowledge and application of qualitative research methods through in-class exercises and tests. Students will also have the opportunity to conduct their own research.
  Literature:	Bansal, P. (Tima), Smith, W. K., & Vaara, E. (2018). New ways of seeing through qualitative research. Academy of Management Journal, 61(4), 1189–1195. Gehman, J., Glaser, V. L., Eisenhardt, K. M., Gioia, D., Langley, A., & Corley, K. G. (2018). Finding theory–method fit: A comparison of three qualitative approaches to theory building. Journal of Management Inquiry, 27(3), 284–300. Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative research & evaluation methods: Integrating theory and practice (Fourth edition). SAGE.

• Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (378027)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Wed. 16:15 - 17:45 | I-401	Kleinert
  Contents:	This course introduces the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and demonstrates how entrepreneurial thinking and action can be systematically understood and applied. Participants will explore concepts such as entrepreneurial decision-making processes, the development and analysis of business models, and the identification and evaluation of opportunities and risks. Other topics include founder personalities, the lean startup approach, digital startups and their business models, sources of financing, and methods for evaluating young companies. By combining theory and practice, participants acquire the ability to develop startup and innovation projects in a structured manner, reflect on them critically, and implement them in real-world contexts.

• Seminar Entrepreneurial Finance (378042)

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  	Block course	Kleinert
  Contents:	This seminar prepares students to conduct quantitative research in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance and serves as a foundation for writing a master’s thesis in this area. It introduces how start-ups obtain funding in environments of high uncertainty and limited access to traditional bank financing, covering key financing instruments such as venture capital, business angels, private equity, crowdfunding, and IPOs. By linking the content on new venture financing with methodological training, students learn to formulate research questions in this field, develop and test hypotheses using quantitative data, conduct empirical analyses, and write an academic paper on topics related to entrepreneurial finance.
  Comments:	The following examination requirements must be completed in group work (group size = 2): Term paper (15 pages +/- 10%): 70% Presentation of the term paper (approx. 20 minutes and 15 minutes of discussion): 30% Registration for the seminar will take place from March 1-15, 2026, via a web form.

• Seminar Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (378043)

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  	Block course	Heinze
  Contents:	This seminar offers an introduction to entrepreneurial ecosystems and the systemic conditions that enable the emergence and growth of new ventures. Since entrepreneurship is embedded in broader institutional and economic contexts, the seminar examines the key elements that shape an ecosystem, including institutions, networks, human capital, support structures, cultural norms, and access to finance. Students learn how these elements interact, how entrepreneurs draw on their local environment, and why some regions show stronger entrepreneurial activity than others. Using leading theoretical frameworks and scientific articles, the seminar analyzes how actors such as founders, investors, universities, corporations, and policymakers co-create the ecosystem in which entrepreneurship unfolds. The seminar also prepares students for writing a master thesis on topics related to entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
  Comments:	The following examination requirements must be completed in group work (group size = 2): Term paper (15 pages +/- 10%): 70% Presentation of the term paper (approx. 20 minutes and 15 minutes of discussion): 30% Registration for the seminar will take place from March 1-15, 2026, via a web form.

• Master-Colloquium (378058)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Block course	Piening
  Contents:	Students writing their master's thesis at the Institute for Personnel and Organizational Behavior present their topic and current progress (e.g., research question, study design) for discussion as part of the master's colloquium. The aim of this interactive block seminar is to identify potential problems in the conception and implementation of the thesis at an early stage and to provide master's students with guidance for the rest of their work. In addition to the presentation in the master's colloquium, students are required to prepare a written paper of approximately three pages on their research question and research concept (exposé
  Comments:	The institute supervises master's theses on current issues in the areas of 1) human resource management and organizational behavior, 2) innovation and learning, and 3) nonprofit and public management. Students have the option of either working on a predetermined topic (a list of topics is announced before each registration phase) or, after prior consultation, a topic of their own choosing. Both empirical (e.g., in cooperation with companies) and conceptual theses are possible. If you would like to write your master's thesis at the Institute for Human Resources and Organizational Behavior, you can apply for a place each year from 01.01.-21.01. as part of the central registration process for the Strategic Management Area. In your application, you can indicate whether you would like to write your master's thesis in the summerterm (starting on April 1) or in the winterterm (starting on October 1). The master's colloquium will take place in the summerterm 2026 as an external block event from May 27 to May 29, 2026, in Altenau.

• Research Colloquium Human Resource Management (378066)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Block course	Piening
  Contents:	Publication process: International journals: How do they work, how does the review process work, and which journal is right for my paper? Dealing with reviewer comments Planning your own publication: Problem definition and research question Theoretical foundation Research design Discussion of theoretical and practical implications
  Literature:	Colquitt, J. A., & George, G. (2011). Publishing in AMJ: Topic choice. Academy of Management Journal, 54: 432–435. Bono JE, McNamara G. (2011). From the editors: Publishing in AMJ-part 2: Research design. Academy of Management Journal, 54, 657–660. Grant, A. M. & Pollock, T.G. (2011). Publishing in AMJ-Part 3: Setting the hook. Academy of Management Journal, 54,873-879. Sparrowe, R. T., & Mayer, K. J. (2011). Publishing in AMJ-Part 4: Grounding hypotheses. Academy of Management Journal, 54: 1098-1102. Zhang, Y., & Shaw, J. D. (2012). From the editors: Publishing in AMJ-part 5: Crafting the methods and results. Academy of Management Journal, 55: 8–12. Geletkanycz, M., & Tepper, B. J. (2012). Publishing in AMJ-Part 6: Discussing the implications. Academy of Management Journal, 55: 256–260. Bansal, P., & Corley, K. G. (2012). From the Editors-Publishing in AMJ-Part 7: What’s different about qualitative research? Academy of Management Journal, 55, 509–513.
  Comments:	The course is aimed at students who are writing or planning to write their master's thesis at the Institute for Human Resources and Organizational Behavior. The examination consists of a written paper on one of the topics covered in the course.

• Behavioral Foundations of Human Resource Management (378067)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Mon. 16:15 - 17:45 | I-342	Piening
  Contents:	The aim of the course is to provide students with in-depth insights into the behavioral science fundamentals of human resource management. Participants will learn about basic concepts, theories, and empirical findings in the field of organizational behavior research. Through a better understanding of the factors that influence individual and collective behavior in organizations, they will be able to analyze human resource issues in a differentiated manner and develop context-specific solutions. In group work, they will work on and present practical case studies on current behavioral science topics in human resources (e.g., motivation, leadership, and team management).
  Literature:	Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2012). Organizational Behavior, 15. Aufl., Prentice Hall.
  Comments:	Participants are expected to work in groups to complete practical case studies and present them during the course. The written report and presentation of the case study account for 50% of the grade. The remaining 50% is based on individual performance, which is assessed through short tests during the course and a written report. The number of participants in the course is limited to 40.

• Seminar E-HRM (378068)

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  	Block course	Kandel, Zentgraf
  Contents:	The ongoing digitalization of the economy is associated with comprehensive changes in corporate human resources management. Digital technologies offer a wide range of potential for more effective recruitment, selection, development, and assessment of employees. However, e-HRM is not just about digitizing various HR functions. Rather, the goal for companies should be the systematic collection, structuring, and analysis of large amounts of data (“big data”) and the integration of this data into HR and corporate planning.
  Literature:	Strohmeier, S. (2007). Research in e-HRM: Review and implications. Human Resource Management Review, 17(1), 19-37. Marler, J. H., & Fisher, S. L. (2013). An evidence-based review of e-HRM and strategic human resource management. Human Resource Management Review, 23(1), 18-36. Parry, E. (2011). An examination of e-HRM as a means to increase the value of the HR function. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(05), 1146-1162.
  Comments:	It is recommended that students successfully complete the module Theories of Organizational and Human Resource Research and one of the methodology modules (e.g., Qualitative Management Research I or II) before participating. The following examination requirements must be completed in group work (group size = 2): Term paper (15 pages +/- 10%): 70% Presentation of the term paper (approx. 20 minutes and 15 minutes of discussion): 30 Registration for the seminar will take place from March 1-15, 2026, via Web-Form

• Nonprofit and Public Management: Governance and Accountability (378083)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Wed. 12:45 - 16:00 (Every 14 days) | VII-004	Bruns
  Contents:	Complexity in leadership and management processes occurs when actors feel committed to different values (e.g. social mission, efficiency) and conflicting expectations emerge, especially with regard to goal setting, strategy formulation and performance evaluation of nonprofit boards. The course addresses the hybrid nature and dynamics of board processes, for example, in terms of effects of formal governance structures (e.g. structure and composition of management bodies), long-term management and performance assessment (e.g. accountability and transparency, performance management systems) and the associated challenges for human resource management (e.g. recruitment and retention of volunteers, incentives).
  Literature:	Cornforth, C. & Brown, W. A. (Eds.). (2014). Nonprofit Governance: Innovative Perspectives and Approaches. Routledge: London, New York. Johanson, J. E., & Vakkuri, J. (2017). Governing Hybrid Organisations: Exploring Diversity of Institutional Life. Routledge: London, New York. Murphy, Peter, Kirsten Greenhalgh, Laurence Ferry, and Russ Glennon (2019). Public Service Accountability: Rekindling a Debate. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan.

• Research Colloquium Human Resource Management (77789)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Block course	Piening
  Contents:	Publication process: International journals: How do they work, how does the review process work, and which journal is right for my paper? Dealing with reviewer comments Planning your own publication: Problem definition and research question Theoretical foundation Research design Discussion of theoretical and practical implications
  Literature:	Colquitt, J. A., & George, G. (2011). Publishing in AMJ: Topic choice. Academy of Management Journal, 54: 432–435. Bono JE, McNamara G. (2011). From the editors: Publishing in AMJ-part 2: Research design. Academy of Management Journal, 54, 657–660. Grant, A. M. & Pollock, T.G. (2011). Publishing in AMJ-Part 3: Setting the hook. Academy of Management Journal, 54,873-879. Sparrowe, R. T., & Mayer, K. J. (2011). Publishing in AMJ-Part 4: Grounding hypotheses. Academy of Management Journal, 54: 1098-1102. Zhang, Y., & Shaw, J. D. (2012). From the editors: Publishing in AMJ-part 5: Crafting the methods and results. Academy of Management Journal, 55: 8–12. Geletkanycz, M., & Tepper, B. J. (2012). Publishing in AMJ-Part 6: Discussing the implications. Academy of Management Journal, 55: 256–260. Bansal, P., & Corley, K. G. (2012). From the Editors-Publishing in AMJ-Part 7: What’s different about qualitative research? Academy of Management Journal, 55, 509–513.
  Comments:	The course is aimed at students who are writing or planning to write their master's thesis at the Institute for Human Resources and Organizational Behavior. The examination consists of a written paper on one of the topics covered in the course.

• Principles of Business Administration III (76003)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Thu. 16:15 - 17:45 | VII-002	Bruns
  Contents:	Resource management Principles of financial management Principles of human resource management Principles of innovation management
  Literature:	Further information will be provided at the beginning of the lecture.
  Comments:	Type of examination: Written exam (60 minutes). Further information can be found on the website of the Faculty of Economics.

• Principles of Business Administration IV (76004)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Fri. 09:15 -	Bruns
  Contents:	Prcesses of resource allocation Design and influencing factors of the formal structure Management of organizational change
  Literature:	Kieser, A., Walgenbach, P. (2010) Organisation, 6. Auflage, Stuttgart.
  Comments:	Type of examination: Written exam (60 minutes). Further information can be found on the website of the Faculty of Economics. The course takes place from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.

• Accounting II (76007)

  	Time and room:	Lecturer:
  	Mon. 14:30 - 16:00 | I-301	Milde
  Contents:	Einführung in die Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung Grundbegriffe Aufgaben und Zeitbezug Kostenarten-, -stellen- und -trägerrechnung Plankostenrechnung auf Vollkostenbasis Plankostenrechnung auf der Basis beschäftigungsvariabler Kosten Deckungsbeitragsrechnung weitergehende Betrachtungen und Ausblick.
  Literature:	Friedl, G.; Hofmann, C.; Pedell, B. (2013): Kostenrechnung - Eine entscheidungsorientierte Einführung 2. Aufl.; Vahlen
  Comments:	Ein Leistungsnachweis für Nebenfach-Studierende kann am Semesterende in einer Klausur erworben werden. Weitere Informationen zu den Nebenfachveranstaltungen erhalten Sie von Dr. Hans-Jürgen Bruns (Institut für Personal und Arbeit).