Study programme 2021-2022Français
Conflict Management and Mediation
Programme component of Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences à l"School of Human and Social Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UH-B2-SCHUMS-036-MCompulsory UEDUPONT ClaireW718 - Economie
  • DUPONT Claire

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français201000044.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
H-SHUM-202Conflict Management and Mediation2010000Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Human Resource Management option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of human resource management
    • Understand human resource management in relation to organisational environments in which it develops.
    • Analyse human situations in business and propose appropriate measures.
    • Develop a critical view of the tools and methods of human resource management.
  • Communicate in a clear, structured and justified manner on issues related to human and social sciences
    • Develop and structure reasoning and arguments by mobilising concepts and methods specific to disciplines of human and social sciences.
    • Communicate, both orally and in writing, on issues related to human and social sciences.
    • Demonstrate analytical skills.
  • Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
    • Demonstrate a critical mind, ethical values and independent judgment issues of human and social sciences.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the instruction, the students will be able to:
- Understand why conflicts are inevitable in any activity but can be factors of progress ·        
- Analyze the causes and the various types of conflicts
- Understand the stages of conflict development  
- Set up an approach and effective tools to analyze conflicts, solve and prevent conflicts ·
- Understand the importance of communication      
- Think about negotiation process

Content of UE

There are 4 chapters :
1) conflict management : this chapter presents different type of conflicts ant the way to prevent and manage them
2) negotiations : this chapter presents different type of negotiations and the way to them
3) difficult employees management :  this chapter explain what is a difficult employee and how take action with such employees
4) communication : this chapter exposes different communication methods and presents transactional analysis                                 
Role plays and case studies are used during classes

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination (100%)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination (100%)

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
H-SHUM-202
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Etudes de cas

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
H-SHUM-202
  • Face to face
  • From a distance

Required Reading

AA
H-SHUM-202

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
H-SHUM-202Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
H-SHUM-202

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
H-SHUM-202Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
H-SHUM-202- Bourhis A., Chenevert D. (2009), "A vos marques, prêts, gérez ! La GRH pour les managers", Pearson (chapters 10 and 11)
- Bréard R., Pastor P. (2011), "Gestion des conflits", Editions Liaisons
- Marsan C. (2008), "Gérer et surmonter les conflits", Editions Dunod
- Noyé D. (2019), " Résolution de conflits - 45 fiches opérationnelles ", Editions Eyrolles
- Robbins S., Judge T. (2011), "Comportements organisationnels", 14e édition, Pearson (chapter 14)  - Noyé D. (2016), Gérer les conflits, Eyrolles

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
H-SHUM-202Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 10/05/2021
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 06/05/2022
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