BA 274: Human Resource Management www.octc.kctcs.edu/management
Instructor: Michael Boyd Office: L-213 686-4584 Michael.Boyd@kctcs.edu
Text: Bohlander, G. and Snell, S. (2004). Managing Human Resources, Mason, Ohio: South-Western.
Course Description: The student is introduced to the basic methods of recruiting, selecting, training, compensating, and maintaining a productive workforce. Concepts of effective employee relations including collective bargaining, contract administration, and safety and health programs are introduced. Techniques for systematic human resource planning and development of policies consistent with government regulations are emphasized. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 0 hours. Prerequisites: BA 160 or B&E 100 and BA 283 or consent of instructor.
Course Objectives/Competencies: Upon the completion of this course the student should:
1. describe the human resource manager's activities in carrying out the staffing function and each manager's responsibilities in regard to human resource management;
2. evaluate human resource planning methods and sources of job candidates;
3. conduct interviews and utilize a variety of selection techniques;
4. differentiate among job analysis, descriptions, and specifications;
5. describe how financial and non financial incentives can be used to influence the employee and increase productivity;
6. list and define the components of performance appraisals;
7. describe the collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration processes; and
8. describe policies that conform with equal opportunity, safety and labor legislation.
General Education Competencies:
1 To communicate effectively using standard written English.
Students will demonstrate their proficiency in writing skills through the completion of written assignments, projects and article reviews.
2 To analyze, summarize, and interpret a variety of reading materials.
Article reviews, assignments, and class activities will ensure that diverse business situations will be read, reported and discussed.
3 To think critically and make connections in learning across the disciplines.
Article reviews and assigned case studies will require students to assess, analyze, and interpret situations, apply relevant theories, and suggest possible solutions for problem resolution.
4 To elaborate upon knowledge to create new thoughts, processes, and/or products.
After reviewing past and current theories on various management topics, students will create/develop theories on the various management processes.
5. To demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations in making value choices.
Ethical conduct and demonstration of respect for opinions, beliefs, and rights of others is required of all participants in the class. In addition, ethical and social issues will be addressed by students in case studies, assignments, and class discussions.
Course Requirements:
1 Students will study fundamental human resource management laws, processes, and techniques. The format will be a combination of joint discussion, instructor facilitation, class activities, and videos.
2 Five major opportunities, 80 points each, will be occur. Each opportunity will include information from classroom discussions, the text, and examples reviewed in class. These opportunities will be a combination of multiple choice, exercises, and essay.
3 Unannounced exercises/quizzes may be given throughout the semester.
4 In-class exercises are extremely important to overall course success. Every effort should be made to attend every session.
5 Homework assignments will be required during the course and these will be assigned and discussed in class. Late assignments will only be accepted within 24 hours of the period in which they are due.
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend every class session. Any absence should be prearranged with the instructor. Excessive unexcused absences by a student will have an adverse impact upon a student’s grade. Points will be possible during every classroom session and generally cannot be made up if absent.
Make-up Exams: Any make up exam will be given during the final exam period. Students are encouraged to take each exam on the assigned exam date.
Withdrawal: Students may drop the course and receive a “W” at their discretion, through the midterm. After the midterm, a student may withdrawal with a “W” only under extenuating circumstances (illness, accident) and with the instructor’s permission.
Responsibilities of the Student: Students should complete reading assignments and required work before coming to class, be prepared to take exams on announced dates, find out what was covered in class if absent, and communicate to the instructor any academic problems you feel you have with the course. And please, don’t let your cell phones ‘ring’ during class!
Cheating, Plagiarism, and Conduct: Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students found guilty will be given an “E” for the course. Students who are disruptive in the classroom will be asked to leave.
Grading and Testing
5 Exams (feedback tools) @ 80 400
Quizzes and In-class activities 100
Application Assignments 100
Article Summaries 60
Attendance and Participation 75
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Grades based on: 100 – 90% = A
89 – 80% = B
79 – 70% = C
69 – 60% = D
< 59% = E
Article Summaries: At least three periodical reports will be turned in throughout the semester. These summaries should originate from approved business and other sources (including the web) and should address a specific aspect of performance management. The reports should be approximately one page in duration (typed) and should include the title of the article, its author, the source, and the date.
Course Outline:
A Module – BA 274 The Environment of Human Resource Management
Chapter 1: Challenges
Chapter 3: EEO and HRM
B Module – BA 274 Bringing Employees Into the Organization
Chapter 4: Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexibility
Chapter 2: Strategy and HR Planning
Chapter 6: Selection
C Module – BA 274 Developing and Evaluating Employees
Chapter 7: Training and Development
Chapter 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment
Chapter 8: Appraising and Improving Performance
D Module – BA 274 Compensating Employees
Chapter 9: Managing Compensation
Chapter 10: Pay for Performance
Chapter 11: Employee Benefits
E Module – BA 274 Employee Relations
Chapter 12: Safety and Health
Chapter 13: Employee Rights and Discipline
Chapter 14: Labor Relations
Chapter 15 & 16: International HRM and High Performance Work Systems
Syllabus is subject to revision.
Any student repeating this course must complete an ‘option to complete’ form
Have a profitable semester!