BUSN 2350 - Human Resources Management

 

Required Materials:

Managing Human Resources, 14th Edition.  Bohlander and Snell.  Southwestern Publishing, 2007

WebCT Course Website. (BUSN 2350 Human Resource Management - Warren)

 

Course Description:

This course introduces the principles of the management of human resources and the functions of managers and staff personnel affairs in the development of an effective work force. Topic areas included are job descriptions, recruitment and hiring procedures, training, performance evaluation methods, motivation, incentive compensation, the grievance procedure, application of affirmative-action legislation, and implementation of health and safety programs.

WebCT is a web-based enhancement to the course.  The website  has a myriad of course materials (lecture notes, power point slide presentations) and tools (quizzes, crossword puzzles, access to grades) to help students succeed in this course.  See my classroom policies and procedures.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of HR management and its importance to organizational effectiveness;
2. describe and/or discuss contemporary HR Management challenges;
3. explain the strategic role of HR Management;
4. describe and/or discuss factors influencing the individual-organizational relationship;
5. demonstrate an understanding of the legal framework of Equal Employment and the management of Equal Employment & Diversity;
6. conduct a job analysis;
7. describe and/or discuss various techniques for recruiting, selecting, training and compensating and effective workforce;
8. demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Performance Management and Appraisal
9. describe and/or discuss the management of employee benefits, health, safety and security
10. explain the termination process and employee rights
11. recognize the influence of the global environment on HR management;

Instructional Method:

“ I hear and I believe, I see and I understand, I do and I remember.” – John Dewey 

To the extent possible, this class will model the statement above.  This will require active participation by all.  Topics presented in the text may be covered through lecturettes, problems, cases, current events and active discussions, with an emphasis on application.  We will use a variety of “tools” to accomplish this:  self-assessment, professional journals (print and web-based), books, a website as well as each other. This is a highly interactive course in which discussion relevant to the topics being addressed is welcomed and encouraged.  See my teaching and learning philosophy.

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Evaluation (See Student Profiles):

  

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