Study programme 2025-2026Français
Conflict Management
Programme component of Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences (MONS) (day schedule) à l"School of Human and Social Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UH-B2-SCHUMS-036-MCompulsory UEDUPONT ClaireW715 - Ressources Humaines et Organisations Responsables
  • DUPONT Claire

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français17700044.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
H-SHUM-202Conflict Management177000Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
    • Understand the social environment and the way it works, as well as the role played by different social, economic and political agents
  • 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 and solve conflicts ·
- Understand the importance of communication      
- Think about negotiation process

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

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

Role plays and case studies are used during classes.
The learning activities of this teaching unit are fully complementary and differ only in the way they are taught.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
H-SHUM-202
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Etudes de cas
  • Préparations, travaux, recherches d'information

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
H-SHUM-202
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

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

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

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
H-SHUM-202
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
H-SHUM-202Written examination (100%)
 

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
H-SHUM-202
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
H-SHUM-202Written examination (100%)
(*) 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 : 02/05/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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