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Human Resources Management as Science and Studies at KTU Economics and Management Faculty
Human Resources Management as Science and Studies at KTU Economics and Management Faculty

Author(s): Algimantas Sakalas
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Recent History (1900 till today), Higher Education , Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Kauno Technologijos Universitetas
Keywords: management; personnel management; human resources management; development of human resources; career; competencies; training; improving professional skills;

Summary/Abstract: This paper aims at summarizing the development of human resources management (HRM) highlighting thecontribution of the researchers and teachers of KTU Economics and Management Faculty (KTU EMF) into the development of this area of management. The paper distinguishes the following main sections:• a short review of HRM science and studies in Lithuania including the period of the first independence of the state, the Soviet period and the period of the recent 18 years of independence;• development of research in the area of HRM at KTU EMF focusing on the formation process of researchers in this area, the main areas of research and their importance for the Lithuanian economy.• The place of HRM studies within the University study program in reviewing both the training of engineers in management and the management studies program for social sciences as well as improving professional skills of working specialists.The conclusions and suggestions for the developmentof research and studies of HRM as well as for cooperation with universities of EU and other universities world-wide are presented.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 4 (59)
  • Page Range: 46-52
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English