Course Description
An analysis of how human resources contribute to organizational performance, and the management of those human resources including recruitment, selection, compensation, training and development, performance, appraisal, and union/management relations. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing; Pre-major or major in ACCT, BADM, CARS, CYBE, CYMA, ECON, ECOS, ENTR, FINC, HTMT, HURM, INTB, ISSC, or MKTG.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Understand what Human Resource Management is and how it relates to the overall management of the enterprise.
- Discuss key HR processes including job analysis, recruiting, selection, compliance, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits management.
- Understand the legal environment, including key pieces of legislation, that impact Human Resource Management.
- Discuss the impact of labor organizations on HR Management approaches and understand employee rights with regard to union activities.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Exams | 30% |
| Final Exam | 15% |
| SmartBook Assignments, Discussion Forums and Chapter Quizzes | 55% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94-100% | A |
| 90-93.99% | A- |
| 87-89.99% | B+ |
| 84-86.99% | B |
| 80-83.99% | B- |
| 77-79.99% | C+ |
| 74-76.99% | C |
| 70-73.99% | C- |
| 67-69.99% | D+ |
| 64-66.99% | D |
| 60-63.99% | D- |
| Below 60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Connect Access for “Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Text and Cases”, 9th Edition, Noe/ Hollenbeck/ Gerhart/ Wright, McGraw-Hill Education
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.