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online Public Human Resource Management course

COURSE SYLLABUS: Public Human Resource Management


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Prerequisites: 		PA553 - Public Human Resource Management
Social and Behavioral Sciences
John Anderson MS, BS Contact - Vita
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

PA 553 is designed to cover 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.


REQUIRED TEXT: Online Bookstore

Human Resource Management, 8th Edition, Mondy Wayne R, Moe, Robert M, Premeaux, Shane R.
ISBN #: 0130322806


COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  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.
  5. Evaluate the use of performance appraisal systems and identify different performance appraisal systems
  6. Explain the process of job analysis, staffing, appraising and compensating, career training and development
  7. Develop effective written and oral communications consistent with the business and professional environment
  8. Interpret and apply human resource principles in a global setting.
  9. Demonstrate effective human resource planning for technological innovation in a global environment
  10. Understand the interaction among management, labor, and the federal agencies.


GRADING CRITERIA / POLICY / QUALITY POINTS:

A
B
C
D
 100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
Below 60 is 'F'


COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Mid Term Exam
Final Exam
HRM Paper
Case Analysis

Total 		20 points (wk 4)
25 points (wk 8)
23 points (due wk 7)
32 points (wks 1-8: 4 pts per week)

100 points


Mid Term 20 points and Final Exam 25 points: True False / Multiple Choice / Essay

HRM Paper 23 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. Downsizing: 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 32 points: You answer the questions in the case and do the following:
  1. Discuss Major managerial / HRM topics in the case
  2. Problems faced in the case
  3. Answer the questions in the case and provide solutions
  4. Justifications on why you proposed those solutions
  5. 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
Cases = HRM Incidents Ch 2 #2
Week 2 Chapters 3,4
HRM Incidents Ch 3 #2
Week 3 Chapters 5,6
HRM Incident Ch 6 #2
Week 4 Chapters 7,8 and Midterm (Chapters 1-8)
HRM Incident Ch 8 #2
Week 5 Chapters 9,10
HRM Incident: Your choice 1 or 2 of either chapter
Week 6 Chapters 11,12,13
HRM Incident: Ch 11 both 1 and 2
Week 7 Chapters 14,15,16
HRM Incident: Ch 14 #2
Week 8 Chapters 17 and Final Exam (Chapters 9-17)
HRM Incident Ch 17 #2


**Weeks 1-8 Case work
**Week #7 Paper Due


Grading Sheet For HRM Paper
Content: Weight 40%     Comments
1. Content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive.      
2. Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples, and or analysis.      
3. Where appropriate the paper references the theory of the text material applicable to the theme using support from the text      
4. 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.      
5. Research is adequate and timely for the topic.      
6. The context and purpose of the writing is clear.      
Organization: Weight 20%      
7. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.      
8. The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.      
9. The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed.      
10. Paragraph transitions are present and logical, and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.      
11. The conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.      
12. The conclusion reviews the major points.      
13. Ideas flow in a logical sequence.      
Format/Grammer Weight 30%      
14. The paper follows designated guidelines for APA format, including citations and references.      
15. The paper uses reference appropriately.      
16. The paper is neat with attention give to format requirements.      
17. Spelling is correct.      
18. Word usage is correct.      
19. Punctuation is correct.      
Readability/ Style: Weight 10%      
20. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.      
21. Sentences are well constructed with consistently strong, varied structure.      
22. Sentence transitions are presented and maintain the flow of thought.      
23. The word choice is precise and unambiguous.      
24. The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.      
25. Development of each paragraph provides one idea per paragraph and provides consistency and flow.