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    Course Description: The course deals with the basic concepts related to human resources management and their specificity in non-governmental organizations. It also explains methods for attracting, training, and retaining volunteers, in addition to managing diversity, especially in international non-governmental organizations Learning outcomes: At the end of this course the student will be able to: - Understand the methods of human resources management in non-governmental organizations - Understand diversity management in non-governmental organizations, especially international ones - Design a strategy to attract volunteers and employs optimal methods in training, motivating and retaining employees and volunteers - Determine the organizations volunteer needs, and is proficient in attracting and recruiting volunteers, according to their abilities and the organizations needs. Resources: - Electronic libraries of Syrian Virtual University - Libraries of the Faculties of Economics at Syrian universities - Al-Assad National Library Suggested Readings - نمر، و فداء يوسف. (2018). تطبيقات إدارة الموارد البشرية في المؤسسات الحكومية وغير الحكومية (NGOs) في فلسطين" دراسة مقارنة".‎ - وائل محمد ثابت. (2012). دور الموارد البشرية في نجاح عملية التغيير دراسة تطبيقية على المنظمات غير الحكومية العاملة في قطاع غزة-فلسطين.‎ - Mer, A., & Virdi, A. S. (2021). Human resource challenges in NGOs: need for sustainable HR practices. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 17(6), 818-837. - Batti, R. C. (2013). Human resource management challenges facing local NGOs. Technology, 2(4), 87-95. - Hustinx, L., Handy, F., & Cnaan, R. A. (2010). Volunteering. Third sector research, 73-89. - Aboramadan, M. (2018). NGOs management: a roadmap to effective practices. Journal of Global Responsibility, 9(4), 372-387.