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COURSE SYLLABUS: Human Resources: Organizational Staffing

Course Title:
Department:
Instructor: 		BU325 - Human Resources: Organizational Staffing
Business
John E. Anderson, M.S., B.S. E-Mail - Vita


Textbooks: Online Bookstore

Human Resource Management, 9th Edition, Mathis, Robert L and Jackson, John H.
ISBN #: 0538890053

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

BU325 is designed to provide an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of human resource management (HRM) in contemporary organizations. This course examines the role of personnel/human resource management in organizations with emphases on selecting, developing, and compensating the organization’s human resource. Human Resource Management (HRM) consists of the policies, practices, and decisions that concern making effective and efficient use of the employees of an organization in order to achieve the organization’s objectives. Important HRM activities include analyzing jobs and writing job descriptions, recruiting and hiring employees, motivating and evaluating the job performance of employees, providing training, determining pay and benefits, ensuring safety and health, and complying with employment-related laws and regulations.

Virtually every manager, regardless of area of specialization, has some responsibility for managing the human resources of the organization. This course prepares you to be a successful manager by examining the theories, policies, and practices of modern HRM. For students in any major, this course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of important HRM policies and practices so that you can successfully manage human resources. For students with a major or minor in HRM, this course prepares you for the advanced courses in human resources that will provide you with in-depth knowledge of managing human resources.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

We will work on these in class. Some objectives I would include are:
  1. To analyze the conflicting demands on human resource management and the values underlying those conflicting demands.
  2. To make ethical decisions on complex human resource management issues.
  3. To apply theoretical perspectives to practical problems in human resource management.
  4. To enhance computer skills necessary for effective practices in human resource management.
POLICIES:

This is a 8 week course.
  1. Weekly classes run from MONDAY to SATURDAY and students must complete all assigned readings and assignments for turn in Saturday. Example: Week #2 Assignments are due the end of week #2 Saturday.
  1. Students will be required to email assignments listed in the syllabus in a word document or e-mail to the instructor. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR NAME ON YOUR PAPER, COURSE #, WEEK #, CHAPTER #'S AND QUESTION #'S ON THE PAPER. Late Work will not be accepted (without approval from the instructor)
  1. There will be two exams Mid Term Week #4 and Final Week #8
  1. INTEGRITY: The college code of academic integrity will be rigorously enforced. Cheating of any type, including submitting another’s work as your own will result in immediate with-drawl from the course.
  1. Homework Assignments: Ensure you place your name, Week #, Chapter #'s and Questions in the upper left corner of all assignments.
  1. Weekly Summaries: You must submit a weekly summary with every homework assignment. You must answer the two questions as provided:
  1. What did I learn this week?
  2. How could this information help me in an HRM career?
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Midterm Exam
Final Exam
HRM Paper
Homework
Case Analysis

Total 		10 points (week 4)
15 points (week 8)
35 points (due week 7)
24 points (weeks 1-3, 5-7) 4 pts per week
16 points (due week 8)

100 points


Mid Term 10 points and Final Exam 15 points: True False / Multiple Choice

HRM Paper 35 pts Using the The Guide to APA Application, 5th Edition Fall 1999 manual provide the following in a paper double spaced No Longer Than 10 pages:

Sample Topics:
  1. Preparing for a career in HRM
  2. Exploring HR Roles
  3. Down sizing: Why some Programs Succeed and Some Fail
  4. Controlling Absenteeism
  5. An Investment Perspective of HR
  6. Managerial Success Planning
  7. Dress Code and the Law
  8. Recruiting A Close Look at College Recruiting
  9. Employment Selection: An Overview of Key Issues
  10. Medical Exams and Drug Testing: Their Roles in Employee Selection
  11. Executive Stress and Burnout
  12. Employee Privacy Rights
  13. Keys to Effective Grievance Procedure
  14. The Minimum Wage; Does it Lead to Unemployment and Inflation?
Syntax, spelling and grammar are important, but research evidence, perspectives, and supported rational for your viewpoint are sure winners!!

Case Analysis 16 points: You are to pick any 4 cases in the text (end of chapters and answer the discussion questions) They you prepare by the following:
  1. Synopsis of case
  2. Major managerial / HRM topics in the case
  3. Problems faced in the case
  4. Solutions to the case
  5. Justifications on why you proposed those solutions
  6. Tie or relationship to your work place
You must be able to support and defend your statements to others. The groups will remix every week as to expose individuals to others thought processes and group dynamics.

Weekly Schedule and Assignments

Session
Assignments
Week 1 Chapters 1,2,3
HW Questions:
Ch 1: 1,5
Ch 2: 4, 8
Ch 3: 4
Week 2 Chapters 4,5,6
HW Questions:
Ch 4: 3, 4
Ch 5: 5
Ch 6: 1, 2
Week 3 Chapters 7,8,9
HW Questions:
Ch 7: 4, 6
Ch 8: 2, 5
Ch 9: 2, 5
Week 4 Midterm (Chapters 1-9)
Week 5 Chapters 10,11,12
HW Questions:
Ch 10: 1, 5
Ch 11: 1, 4
Ch 12: 2, 3
Week 6 Chapters 13,14,15
HW Questions:
Ch 13: 1
Ch 14: 1, 3, 4
Ch 15: 3,4
Week 7 Chapters 16,17,18
HRM Paper Due
HW Questions:
Ch 16: 1, 2
Ch 17: 3, 4
Ch 18: 2, 5
Week 8 Final Exam (Chapters 10-18)
Case Analysis Due


Grading Sheet For HRM Paper


Content: Weight 40%

Comments
  1. Content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive.


  1. Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples, and or analysis.


  1. Where appropriate the paper references the theory of the text material applicable to the theme using support from the text


  1. Where appropriate the individual demonstrates application and comprehension of the material by relating the theory or linking the theory to a practical experience / personal experience.


  1. Research is adequate and timely for the topic.


  1. The context and purpose of the writing is clear.


Organization: Weight 20%


  1. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.


  1. The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.


  1. The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed.


  1. Paragraph transitions are present and logical, and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.


  1. The conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.


  1. The conclusion reviews the major points.


  1. Ideas flow in a logical sequence.


Format/Grammar Weight 30%


  1. The paper follows designated guidelines for APA format, including citations and references.


  1. The paper uses reference appropriately.


  1. The paper is neat with attention give to format requirements.


  1. Spelling is correct.


  1. Word usage is correct.


  1. Punctuation is correct.


Readability/ Style: Weight 10%


  1. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.


  1. Sentences are well constructed with consistently strong, varied structure.


  1. Sentence transitions are presented and maintain the flow of thought.


  1. The word choice is precise and unambiguous.


  1. The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.


  1. Development of each paragraph provides one idea per paragraph and provides consistency and flow.