HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HRM 305 Fall 2016

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1 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HRM 305 Fall 2016 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Timothy Dunne OFFICE: Micron Business and Economics Building PHONE: OFFICE HOURS*: Tues/Thurs 1:15 pm 2:45 pm *These are official office hours. I am in the office much more than those and I respond very quickly to . COURSE INFORMATION COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces and provides an overview of the major topics in Human Resource Management (HRM). HRM is a fundamental component of any successful organization and deals with a wide range of activities related to acquiring, maintaining, and effectively utilizing their workforce. Effectively managing human resources requires understanding and skill in employment law, job analysis, recruitment, selection, development, performance appraisals, compensation, safety, and labor relations. Regardless of whether you pursue a career in human resource management, you should develop an understanding of the topics of this course, since all managers deal with people issues. COURSE OBJECTIVES The primary objective of this course is to help prepare students to become successful managers or to prepare them for careers in the specialized area of human resource management. Specifically, students will complete this course with: - An understanding of the functions of HRM and how they relate to organizational effectiveness. - Competencies involving acquiring and maintaining a productive and loyal workforce - An understanding of important functions such as human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, development, performance appraisals, and compensation. - Skills related to personal career achievement and advancement - Enhanced awareness of HRM issues to enable students to identify problems and resolve them effectively.

2 TEACHING FORMAT In general, class time will utilize a variety of learning methods. They include class discussion, lectures, experiential exercises, case analysis, reading assignments, and videos. Lectures and other presentations will supplement the material in the book. In addition to presenting findings regarding human resource management, practical application of materials will be incorporated from real life examples (my own as well as yours). I believe that active discussion and real life examples bring topics to life and make the subject matter more meaningful. In order to facilitate active discussion, you are all expected to have completed the assigned readings before class and come ready to participate. Whether or not you have been in a position you consider HRM, your experiences will be relevant to our discussions and will help all of us grow! I will use Blackboard to get class materials and updates to you. There you will find powerpoint slides and class handouts that you should print and bring with you to class. Slides will be posted by the night before each class period. PREREQUISITES Junior Standing REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, Skill Development. By Lussier, R.N. & Hendon J.R. ISBN: ASSESSMENT AND GRADING GRADING PROCEDURES The grade for this course will be determined by the quality of students exams, assignments, discussions, case analyses, and performance appraisal project. DETERMINANTS OF COURSE GRADE Participation Applied Assignments & Group Project Exams (100 pts each) Total: 650 Grading Scale A B C D F 0 386

3 COMPONENTS OF GRADE Participation Learning and retention is also magnified through personal involvement in active learning. Your participation grade will be assessed on the contributions you make to our class discussions during lectures and class activities. I encourage you to take responsibility for showing up to class ready to engage and participate (i.e. read course topics ahead of time). Applied Assignments & The most effective way to learn and maximize the value of what you learn in any course is to reflect on the things you discover and apply them to your own experiences. The purpose of the applied assignments is to draw from HRM topics and apply that understanding to your individual situation. These assignments will vary by topic, but will include activities such as role-plays, interviews, workplace observations, etc. Another effective way to develop HR competency is to critically analyze the problems commonly faced by businesses, and to apply rigorous analytic frameworks to develop ways to resolve them. Therefore, students will read several real world cases, and will be expected to come up with effective ways to diagnose and solve the problems presented in them. The problems presented will vary and will correspond with current issues related to module topics. Group Project Job Analysis & Performance Appraisal Groups will complete a job analysis and performance management system they could implement in an organization. I will provide further details of this assignment The job analysis portion will be due October 25 th. The performance appraisal portion is due in class on December 1 st. Exams There will be four exams throughout the semester to assess students comprehension of fundamental concepts in human resource management. Exams will utilize a variety of methods including multiple choice, True/False, and short answer questions. Exams include questions related to the content covered since the previous exam (i.e. no comprehensive exams). COURSE EXPECTATIONS & POLICIES COURSE GROUND RULES In order to provide an environment that is conducive to student learning, I expect professional behavior by all. Professionalism includes: respect for fellow students, no cell phone use during class, no disruptive behavior, etc. Professional behavior also entails participation in class. STUDENT CONDUCT & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY In order to create a safe space for learning, I expect all of us (peer mentors, students and myself) to exhibit behavior that reflects Boise State s Statement of Shared Values ( and is characterized by Academic Excellence Caring Citizenship Fairness Respect Responsibility Trustworthiness

4 In addition, students in this course are expected to uphold standards outlined in the Boise State University Student Code of Conduct ( Any work submitted by a student in this course for academic credit will be the student's own work. ACCOMODATIONS Students with disabilities needing accommodations to fully participate in this class should contact the Educational Access Center (EAC). All accommodations must be approved through the EAC prior to being implemented. To learn more about the accommodation process, visit the EAC s website at

5 COURSE SCHEDULE Date Event Topics/Readings August 23 Syllabus August 25 Ch 1 HRM Process August 30 September 1 Ch 2 Strategic HRM September 6 September 8 Ch 3 The Legal Environment September 13 September 15 Exam 1 Ch 3 The Legal Environment (13 th ) September 20 September 22 Ch 4 Job Analysis & Design September 27 Ch 4 Job Analysis & Design September 29 October 4 October 6 Ch 5 Recruiting Job Candidates October 11 October 13 Ch 6 Selecting New Employees October 18 Exam 2 Group Project Work Day (October 20 th ): Day devoted to October 20 finishing part 1 of Group Project due Oct. 25th October 25 Project (P1) Due Ch 7 Training, Learning, Talent Management & Development October 27 November 1 November 3 Ch 8 Performacne Management & Appraisal November 8 Ch 9 Employee Rights and Labor Relations November 10 November 15 Exam 3 November 17 Ch 10 Compensation Management (17 th ) November 22 NO CLASS November 24 NO CLASS Thanksgiving Break **NO CLASS** November 29 Ch 11 Employee Incentives and Benefits Project (P2) December 1 Ch 12 Workplace Safety, Health, and Safety Due December 6 Ch 13 Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility December 8 Ch 14 Global Issues in HRM December 13 Exam 4 Tuesday, December 13 th at 12:30 2:30