Within the field of human resource management (HRM) employee activism is an important, yet understudied issue. HR managers' activities shape activist practices in organisations, and relations of hierarchy and internal organisation shape how activism unfolds. Internal activists can be instrumental in mobilising organisational members vis-à-vis social challenges. Everyday activist practices of employees and managers are an underexplored source of social responsibility within organisations.

The following themes will be covered:

• Conceptual foundations of internal activism
• Activism in organisations in relation to societal grand challenges
• Activism and the concept of voice
• Implications for everyday HRM policy, practice and decision making   
  

After successful completion, students should:

• Have knowledge of the different concepts of internal activism
• Be able to show how activism impacts HRM policies    
• Have the confidence to hold a discussion about alternative and critical approaches towards activism and HRM
• Understand implemention of everyday HRM practice in organization                  

Minimum Attendance: 80% 
In the first session attendence is complusary.

Analysing relevant literature. Input on theoretical concepts. Practice-Input from case-studies. Joint exercises, discussions, group presentations and feedback. Self-reflection and individual coursework. 

Verbal in-class participation: 10%

Group presentation:  40%

Individual Coursework (Essay) 50%
 

Grading key:

• 90% plus- very good
• 80% plus - good
• 70% plus - satisfactory
• 60% plus - sufficient

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