Human resource management and human factorsLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- key concepts and theories of human resource management
- utilizing human resources in developing and managing the operations of a vessel
- applying effective human resource practices in managing the operations of a vessel
- considering human factors in managing a safety-critical organization

Content

- fundamentals of human resource management
- ship's human resources and their development
- planning of work-related needs
- workforce and its formation
- performance management, rewarding
- skills development
- staff reduction and transfers
- management of workplace well-being
- immediate management
- involvement, trust
- cooperation law and change situations
- human factor in safety-critical operations

Qualifications

- MRM
- Basics of leadership

Materials

Safety management

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- evaluate information sources critically
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-II/2 column 4 are used:
- crew are allocated duties and informed of expected standards of work and behaviour in appropriate manner
- operations are demonstrated to be in accordance with applicable rules
- operations are planned and resources are allocated as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks
- communication is clearly and unambiguously given and received
- effective leadership behaviours are demonstrated
- necessary team member(s) share accurate understanding of current and predicted vessel state and operational status and external environment
- decisions are most effective for the situation