Human Resource Management in Public Administration and Non-Profit Organisations
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course focuses on personnel management techniques to design in relation to how to govern and develop human resources in a manner aligned with the mission and strategies of public and non-profit organizations. It aims to provide students with the ability to read, analyse and interpret personnel management policies and strategies in relation to personnel management systems and practices in public administrations and non-profit organisations.
More precisely, the aim of the course is to develop knowledge about:
1. The methods of human resources management systems adopted in organisations.
2. Analysis of application specificities in the public sector in personnel management.
3. The analysis of application specificities in non-profit companies/ideal motive in human resource management.
At the end of the course, the student will have a precise knowledge of the logic of human resource management in general and of non-market contexts, even with an ability to read them with reference to different possible roles (manager, consultant, etc..).
More precisely, the aim of the course is to develop knowledge about:
1. The methods of human resources management systems adopted in organisations.
2. Analysis of application specificities in the public sector in personnel management.
3. The analysis of application specificities in non-profit companies/ideal motive in human resource management.
At the end of the course, the student will have a precise knowledge of the logic of human resource management in general and of non-market contexts, even with an ability to read them with reference to different possible roles (manager, consultant, etc..).
Expected learning outcomes
· Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student will have the ability to orient the setting up of personnel management systems in a methodologically correct manner and consistent with the rules and purposes of the organization.
· Autonomy of judgement: ability to understand the dynamics of personnel management that have a direct impact (positive or conflictual) on interpersonal relations, analysing the points of view of the different actors in a critical way.
· Communication skills: the student will learn the organizational language and develop communication skills useful for negotiating dynamics in different contexts.
· Learning skills: the student will develop the ability to read the dynamics of managing people in public and non-profit organizations in order to interpret them in a manner consistent with the institutional objectives of specific organizations.
· Autonomy of judgement: ability to understand the dynamics of personnel management that have a direct impact (positive or conflictual) on interpersonal relations, analysing the points of view of the different actors in a critical way.
· Communication skills: the student will learn the organizational language and develop communication skills useful for negotiating dynamics in different contexts.
· Learning skills: the student will develop the ability to read the dynamics of managing people in public and non-profit organizations in order to interpret them in a manner consistent with the institutional objectives of specific organizations.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course, after describing the organizational framework and the relevant regulations concerning human resource management in public administration and the non-profit sector, explores the various operational personnel management systems, such as selection systems, compensation systems, labor relations, career systems, training and development systems, and performance evaluation systems. During the lessons, the theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of each topic will be addressed.
In summary, the topics covered — with reference to both the public and non-profit sectors — will include:
The legal, organizational, and cultural context of human resource management in sectors other than private enterprise
Human resources and competitive advantage
Strategic human resource management
The role of the HR department
Integrated personnel management systems
Workforce planning, recruitment, and selection systems
Performance evaluation systems
Career development systems
Reward systems: from salary to total compensation
In summary, the topics covered — with reference to both the public and non-profit sectors — will include:
The legal, organizational, and cultural context of human resource management in sectors other than private enterprise
Human resources and competitive advantage
Strategic human resource management
The role of the HR department
Integrated personnel management systems
Workforce planning, recruitment, and selection systems
Performance evaluation systems
Career development systems
Reward systems: from salary to total compensation
Prerequisites for admission
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the course.
Teaching methods
The teaching activity is carried out through lectures and presentations by professionals holding leadership roles in human resource management from public administrations and non-profit organizations.
Teaching Resources
Handouts and slides prepared by the instructor will be uploaded to Ariel before the lesson.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Presentation of a paper of approximately 10 pages on topics related to the course, agreed upon with the instructor. Course evaluation will be based not only on active participation in class, but also on the quality of the presentation. For students who do not attend classes, knowledge of the course topics will also be assessed through an oral examination with the instructor.
SECS-P/10 - ORGANIZATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Ruffini Renato
Professor(s)