Professional Issues in Human Resources

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1 Professional Issues in Human Resources HRM Fall 2014 CRN: Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR I. COURSE OVERVIEW Professional Issues in Human Resources (PIHR) examines contemporary issues in human resource management. Emphasis is placed on current issues, ethical decisionmaking processes, work place investigations, and continued professional development. Successful completion of a comprehensive competency examination covering the principal areas studied within the human resource management functions is required. Prerequisite: A minimum of 15 hours in human resource management, educational psychology, industrial/organizational psychology or concurrent enrollment. (Note: This Professional Issues in Human Resources has required on-line components, using Blackboard applications.) II. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the Professional Issues in Human Resources course, each student will be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge competencies: A. Strategic Human Resource Management: Knowledge of strategic management concepts (strategy development, macro/micro-economics, human resource law, leadership, ethics, scorecard metrics, global HRM, etc.) related to designing and implementing effective and efficient human resource management programs. Skill in using university library database system. Skill in conducting graduate-level secondary research. Skill in communicating HRM information. Skill in writing business memos. Skill in using the SHRM Web site. Skill in networking within the HRM professional community. Skill in identifying strategic business issues confronting the HRM department. Skill in using empirical methods to determine long-term impact of HRM practices on the organization s bottom line.

2 Syllabus - Page 2 B. Workforce Planning and Employment: Knowledge of workforce planning and employment concepts (employment laws, job analysis and design, HR forecasting, recruiting methods, valid selection practices, etc.) related to designing and implementing effective organizational staffing practices. Skill in using the EEOC Web site for workforce information and/or resources. Skill in using empirical methods to forecast staffing requirements to meet organizational demands. Skill in using the BLS Web site for information and/or resources. Skill in using empirical methods to conduct adverse impact analysis. Skill in using the O-net Web site for information and/or resources. Skill in using the TWC Web site for information and/or resources. Skill in analyzing recruitment practices to make recommendations. Skill in analyzing legal issues related to organizational staffing activities. C. Human Resource Development: Knowledge of human resource development concepts (learning styles, training analysis, development, design, Implementation, evaluation, etc.) related to designing and implementing effective organizational training and development practices. Skill in using the ASTD Web site information and/or resources. Skill in analyzing learning requirements to assign HRD priorities. Skill in analyzing performance management issues to make recommendations. Skill in preparing a personal resume related to HRM career development. Skill in utilizing a personal profile related to HRM career development. D. Compensation and Benefits: Knowledge of total compensation concepts (wages, variable pay, benefits administration, pay policy, pay structure, pay philosophy, compensation administration, compensation law, etc.) related to designing and implementing effective compensation and benefit practices. Skill in using the WHD Web site for information and/or resources. Skill in applying FLSA guidelines to determine exemption status. Skill in developing an organization s pay structure (base pay system). Skill in using the BLS Web site for compensation and benefits information. E. Employee and Labor Relations: Knowledge of employee and labor relations concepts (organizational behavior, fair treatment, discipline, union security, management rights, collective bargaining, labor law, risk management etc.) related to designing and implementing effective organizational labor practices. Skill in analyzing organizational issues to make recommendation. Skill in using OSHA Web site for information and/or resources. Skill in using AFL-CIO Web site for information and/or resources.

3 Syllabus - Page 3 III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Nkomo, S. M., Fottler, M. D., & McAfee, R. B. (2011). Applications in human resource management: Cases, exercises, incidents, and skill builders (7 th ed.). Cincinnati: South-Western (Cengage). [ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ] Mathis, R. L., & Jackson, J. H. (2011 or 2014). Human resource management (13 th ed. or 14 th ed). Florence, KY: Cengage Learning. [ISBN: or ISBN: x] IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS and STRUCTURE A. Attendance/Withdrawal: Remember that class participation is difficult, at best, without class attendance, so make every effort to attend each class session. Although attendance is highly encouraged, we recognize that not all students are able to attend each class session. In cases where the student will miss two or more weeks, please contact the professor or program secretary with information as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of each student to submit assignments and become aware of other activities missed during absences. Note #1: In accordance with university policy, each faculty member has the responsibility and authority to determine whether make-up work can be done because of absences. Although Dr. Lyon will generally accept make-up assignments up to one week late, no individual additional extra credit activities will be granted. Make-up exams are discussed in the exam paragraph. Note #2: In rare, emergency cases, students may qualify for an incomplete grade, which is recorded as a K on the grade report and transcript. Requests for incomplete grades must be made according to TAMU-CT policy and approved by the instructor prior to the final week of classes. All requirements must be competed by the end of the next long semester or the K automatically changed to an F. Note #3: The last day to drop a course with no record this semester is published in the University Catalog on the Academic Calendar page(s). B. Assignments: Reading assignments will be in accordance with this syllabus and as assigned in class. Students are expected to become familiar with information and assignments prior to discussion periods scheduled for each class. Assignment point values are indicated in the syllabus. Late assignments will be down-graded 20% per day (100% per week) and will generally not be scored if submitted after more than one week following the scheduled due date. Unless otherwise announced in class, workbook assignments are due the day of the week

4 Syllabus - Page 4 assigned. Workbook assignments must be submitted by the end of the scheduled class period and, if appropriate, may be submitted on the Exercise Book forms provided; however, memo assignments must be prepared in typewritten format. Students who are absent from class are encouraged to submit their assignments early or through Blackboard to avoid late penalties. C. Written Work: Unless otherwise indicated, all outside written work must be typed double-spaced on white 8-1/2 x 11 paper, using black ink. Students are required to use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 6 th ed.) as the primary reference as they prepare their formal work for submission. Most written work will be submitted for grading with a cover sheet (including title of work, student name, university, course and section number, professor, date, etc.) and stapled at the upper left-hand corner. Items submitted are expected to be of graduate quality, language and depth and in APA format. Points will be deducted for poor grammar, spelling and appearance. Note #1: All 5-point assignments are exempt from the cover page requirement. Note #2: No plastic folders will be used, except in such cases as specifically necessary to support course objectives. Note #3: Items containing more than three errors may be returned for correction and resubmission. The highest grade that will be assigned to a resubmission is a C. D. HRM Research (Class Presentation/Literature Review): Students, working individually or in teams of two, will deliver a timed, oral presentation on an appropriate topic. Topics will be assigned by the professor and students will be assigned specific dates, according to the Course Outline (see last section). Presentations will be conducted in a professional manner (including appropriate dress) and will range in time from 12 to 15 minutes. Each student must speak during a major portion (e.g. not fewer than five minutes) of the presentation; also, use of visual aids is encouraged. Students who require use of projection equipment must make arrangements with Dr. Lyon several weeks prior to their presentation. The briefing will be scored by all students in attendance for the presentation and the professor; one-hall of the grade will be determined by the average score generated by the student assessment and half will be determined by the professor. Students will receive up to 10 assignment points for rating their peers. In addition, each student will submit a paper on the research topic on or before November 19, The review of literature ( term paper ) body will not exceed ten typewritten (double-spaced) pages, including appropriate citations in the body of the report. In addition, appropriate cover, abstract, and reference pages will be included in the literature review.

5 Syllabus - Page 5 HRM Research (Class Presentation/Literature Review) continued: It is important that current events drive the content of the presentation, not a textbook, and a minimum of 20 books, magazines and/or journal references is expected. In addition to writing style, intellectual rigor will be assessed by the variety, depth and professional nature of the sources cited (i.e., professional magazines and journals will score higher than general interest sources and unsupported internet items). The literature review paper will be graded by Dr. Lyon as a required assignment. Note #1: A minimum of 20 references will support a grade of "C" or less; a minimum of 25 references is required for a "B" and at least 30 references are required for an "A." Not more than 20% of the sources counted for grading will be from the Internet. (This does not include items from electronic databases and full-text articles.) To improve intellectual rigor, students are encouraged to use a variety of sources, including journals, magazines, books, etc. for this assignment. (Check with Dr. Lyon or TAMUCT library staff if you need further clarification on this issue.) Emphasis must be placed on current topics that directly affect human resource management, so several of the references used should be dated within the last 18 months. (At least five of the sources are to be no more than two years old.) At least one section of the paper must provide a theoretical framework to support key points made in the body of the paper. At least one in-body citation must be based on an interview with an incumbent human resource professional. The course texts, if appropriately cited, will be counted in the number of references for credit. (Not more than two MS, HRM program textbooks will be counted in the total number of references for credit.) Graded literature reviews will be returned to students before the end of the semester. This document will be included in the student s HRM program portfolio to ensure that a copy is available for future program review purposes. Note #2: In addition to usual requirements for academic grammar and format, including use of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual (6 th ed.), students will use appropriate terminology and syntax to produce papers rivaling professional quality. (Students are encouraged to arrange appointments to review clean draft copies with Dr. Lyon; appointments for this activity will be accepted only through week seven.)

6 Syllabus - Page 6 E. Library Services: Information literacy focuses on research skills that prepare individuals to live and work in an information-centered society. Librarians will work with students in the development of critical reasoning, ethical use of information, and the appropriate use of secondary research techniques including: (1) exploring information resources such as library collections and services, (2) identifying sources, such as subject databases and scholarly journals, (3) executing effective search strategies, (4) retrieving, recording, and citing relevant results correctly, and (5) interpreting search results and deciding whether to expand the search. Library resources are outlined and accessed through the university s web page or Blackboard links. F. Course Exams: There will be a mid-term and a comprehensive final exam during the semester. The exams may be comprised of various cognitive/ objective, short answer and/or case study items. Although teamwork is permitted in most activities completed during the semester, exams will reflect the independent work of students. (Teamwork will not be permitted on exams.) H. Academic Integrity: Texas A&M University--Central Texas expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Students guilty of academic dishonestly are subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. The faculty member is responsible for initiating action for each case of academic dishonestly. More information can be found on the university s Web page. I. Grade Computation: Students earn their final course grades by effectively completing scheduled assignments; no extra credit assignments are given. To satisfactorily pass this course, students must complete each of the primary items listed below; failure to submit appropriate documents for grading in each category may result in a failing grade. Final grades will be calculated as follows: Assignments [450 pts]....45% A = 100% 90.0% [ pts] Lit. Review.[200 pts]...20% B = 89.9% 80.0% [ pts] Presentation.[50 pts]....5 % C = 79.9% % [ pts] Exams (2 each). [300 pts]...30% [1000 pts] 100% F = below 70.0% [528-0 pts] J. Requests for Incomplete Grades: In rare, emergency cases, students may qualify for an incomplete grade, which is recorded as a K in the transcript. Requests for incomplete grades must be made in writing, according to TAMU-CT policy, and approved by the instructor prior to the final week of classes. All requirements must be met by the end of the next long semester or the K will be automatically changed to an F.

7 Syllabus - Page 7 K. Changes to Syllabus: A syllabus serves as an instructional and study planning document for both faculty and students. Although every effort will be taken to complete the semester according to the syllabus, it may become necessary to make certain changes to better facilitate the academic environment. In such an event, changes will be announced in class and students will receive written notice within one week of the change decision. Changes may be made within the last two weeks of the semester only in exceptional circumstances. Conflicts between Blackboard and the syllabus will be resolved according to the syllabus requirements. L. Disability Services: Texas A&M University Central Texas complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of TAMUCT promotes the use of the Principles of Universal Design to ensure that course design and activities are accessible to the greatest extent possible. Students who require reasonable accommodations based on the impact of a disability should contact the office of Disability Support and Access at (254) in Student Affairs, Warrior Hall, 212F. The Disability Support coordinator is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting accommodations, determining eligibility for accommodations, helping students request and use accommodations, and coordinating accommodations. Disability Support Coordinator TAMUCT Student Affairs, Warrior Hall 2112F 1001 Leadership Place - Killeen, TX Office: (254) Fax: (254) Web: M. Tutoring Services: TAMUCT offers its students tutoring, both on-campus and online. Subjects tutored include: Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and Writing (MLA and APA). For hours, or if you're interested in becoming a tutor, contact Academic Support Programs at go to and click on "Academic Support" for more information. N. WARRIORLink: This online job database connects employers with students with postings of internships, part-time, full-time jobs. All students will receive an with their username and password the first week of school with access information. Warrior Link allows our students up until a year after they graduate the opportunity to search for a job, post a resume, and keep informed on any events that are going on out of the careers services area. The link to Warrior Link is located at tamuct.edu/careerservices. O. Technical Requirements: For this course, you will need reliable and frequent access to a computer and to the Internet. You will also need a headset or speakers to

8 Syllabus - Page 8 be able to listen to on-line resources. It may also be helpful to have a microphone available to conduct other activities in the course. If you do not have frequent and reliable access to a computer with an Internet connection, please consider completing class activities in the TAMUCT computer lab (Warrior Hall, 104) or other reliable site. Otherwise, please considering dropping this course, as it is essential that you have access to Blackboard Learn and other on-line locations. Logon to to access the course, using Mozilla Firefox as your browser. (Be sure that www. is not included in the address.) Username: Your complete university address (e.g. john.doe@tamuct.edu) Initial password: Your student ID / university ID (UID) 0. Blackboard Learn Success Guidelines: Remember that technology issues are not an excuse for missing a course requirement. To help you with the technical aspects of using the Blackboard Learn system, please be sure that you understand and follow the following guidelines. 1. Check browser and computer compatibility by following the Browser Check link on the TAMUCT Blackboard Learn logon page ( This is a CRITICAL step, as these settings are important for when you take an exam or submit an assignment. You may, for example, find that Blackboard Learn recommends use of Mozilla Firefox instead of the newest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, so be sure to follow instructions following your browser check. 2. Blackboard Learn supports the most common operating systems: PC: Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS 10.4 Tiger 3. The Blackboard Learn assessment (testing) application may be more reliable if you use Mozilla Firefox instead of newer versions of Microsoft Explorer. You may find it beneficial to download Firefox prior to the scheduled date for the first quiz. 4. Upon logging on to Blackboard Learn, you will see a link to Blackboard Student Orientation under My Courses tab. Click on that link and study the materials in this orientation course. The new Blackboard is a brand-new interface and you will have to come up to speed with it really quickly. This orientation course will help you get there. There is also a link to Blackboard Help from inside the course on the left-hand menu bar. The first week of the course includes activities and assignments that will help you get up to speed with navigation, sending and receiving messages and discussion posts, and submitting an assignment. Your ability to function within the Blackboard application will

9 Syllabus - Page 9 facilitate your success in this course. (The Blackboard Student Orientation and other related information are also available within the course at the Blackboard Information tab on the left menu.) V. COURSE AND NSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Course: Professional Issues in Human Resources (HRM CRN: 80272) Semester: Fall 2014 (August 25 December 12, 2014) Schedule: Classroom: Professor: Campus Office: Monday evenings 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Founder s Hall (FH), Classroom 203 Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR TAMUCT Founder s Hall (FH) 318K 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX Office Phone: Fax: Home Phone: Address: Home-page: Office Hours: COBA Assistant: Provided in class Blackboard Welcome and Main Course tabs. bjlyon@tamuct.edu See posting on Blackboard HRM 516 main page and under the Announcements tab. (During virtual office hours, Dr. Lyon will be available via Blackboard and Chat or Collaborate.) College of Business Administration (COBA) TAMUCT, FH 318 or FH 323 COBA Contact: or coba.info@tamuct.edu VI. RATING SHEETS & SUPPORT MATERIALS Along with various other materials, the following forms and support materials are available on Dr. Lyon s faculty Web page and on Blackboard: Oral Presentation Rating Sheet, Literature Review Rating Sheet and Dr. Lyon s Grading Guidelines for Graduate Studies. Students are advised to refer to these forms as they prepare assignments for submission. Further, several forms and support materials are available on-line at -- HRM Courses -- PIHR Support Items. A password will be provided to students during the first week of classes. Students are advised to refer to these forms as they prepare assignments for submission.

10 Syllabus - Page 10 VII. COURSE OUTLINE, ASSIGNMENTS & EVENTS (Continued on the following pages.) 1. Exercises, cases, incidents and skill builders are numbered to coincide with the text Content page. 2. The number(s) shown in { } represent the point value for each assignment. Examples: Week 2 > {Homework + Q & A/ 10} indicates 10 points for preparation of homework for submission and students should expect in-class group discussion. Week 1 > {HRM Jobs.Desc#3 each/due Wk 3} indicates a delay in the assignment s due date. Assignment point values are shown in the Notes column on the date in which the assignment is due. 3. All exercises, cases, incidents and skill builders must be prepared as homework with individual student submissions. If the assignment is developed in a team setting, individual students must submit the team s work with all team members listed on the cover page. Further, students will initial next to their individual name on the cover page to indicate participation on the team and concurrence of submission for grading. 4. All on-line activities will be submitted through Blackboard Learn. These submissions are presented in the table that follows. The following colors are used to code online requirements: (1) Web searches in blue type, (2) quizzes are shown in orange, and (3) exams are highlighted burgundy type-face. Week Dates Topic Chapter Activities 1 Aug 27 HRM Competencies Developing Cognition Syllabus Review HRM Networking {HRM Job Descriptions} [4 each/due Wk 7] HRM, Appendices A, B Introductions /5 2 Sep 3 Business Strategy Exercise 5 {Ex.5, list/10} Library Resources /9 See page 15 for details. Happy Labor Day! SHRM Web Search /8 See page 15 for details. 3 Sep 10 Strategic HRM Case 26 {Case 26, Form 1/10} DOL Web Search /8 See page 16 for details. Strategic HRM Exercise 4 {Ex.4, Form 1/10} HRM, Chapters 1-2

11 Syllabus - Page 11 Week Dates Topic Chapter Activities 4 Sep 17 Leadership & Ethics Case 2 {Case 2, Q&A /10} HRM, Chapters 3-5, 13 HRM Impact Exercise 29 {Ex.29 Forms 1-2 /10} Exercise 6 {Exer.6 Q1-2 w/math /Due Week 6} HRM, Chapters 1-2 HRCI Preparation HRM, Appendix A {HRCI Prep Due Wk 15} [Use Blackboard Exams.] [Points included in assignments.] 5 Sep 24 UGESP / EEO Exercise 17 {Ex.17, Q.1-3 any 5 /10} Adverse Impact Case 38 {Case 38, Q.1-5 /10} HRM, Chapter 3; Appendix C EECO Web Search /8 See page 16 for details. Presentation: 6 Oct 1 AAP Skill Builder 24 {Skill Bldr.24 Due Wk 9} (SB 21 = Form 1 x 10 each) Diversity HRM, Chapter 3 {Ex.6 Q1-2 w/math /15} Individual Profile {WLS Scores /8} See page 16 for details. Presentation: Oct 5-8 (HR Southwest Conference) 7 Oct 8 Job Analysis HRM, Chapter 4 {HRM Job Descriptions /20} (HRM Job Descriptions 4 x 5 each) HRM Forecasting HRM, Chapter 5 O-net Web Search /8 See page 17 for details. Presentation:

12 Syllabus - Page 12 Week Dates Topic Chapter Activities 8 Oct 15 Assessment Chapters 1-5 Review Quizzes 1-5 /25 [Use Blackboard; included in assignment points.] Chapters 1-5 Mid-term Exam /150 [Use Blackboard; included in assignment points.] 9 Oct 22 HRM Forecasting Skill Builder 32 {Skill Bldr.32 Due Wk 11} & Recruitment HRM, Chapter 5-6 {Skill Bldr.24 /20} (SB 21 = Form 1 x 10 each) BLS Web Search /8 See page 17 for details. Presentation: 10 Oct 29 Org. Staffing Exercise 40 { Ex.40, Form 8 Q1-3 /10} HRM, Chapter 6-7 {Combination Resume Draft /5} TWC Web Search /8 See page 17 for details. Happy Halloween! [October 31] Presentation: 11 Nov 5 HR Development Exercise 55 {Exer.55 Due Wk 12} HRM, Chapters 8-9 (Exer.55 =Forms 2, 3, Q3) {Skill Bldr.32 Due/20} (SB 31=Tables 2-4) ASTD Web Search /8 See page 18 for details. Performance Mgmt Incident 94 {Inc. 94-Informal Notes /5} HRM, Chapter 10 Presentation: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 HRM Comprehensive Exam 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

13 Syllabus - Page 13 Week Dates Topic Chapter Activities 12 Nov 12 Risk Management HRM, Chapter 14 OSHA Web Search /8 See page 18 for details. Happy Veterans Day! [November 11] Resume Due /20 HRM Interview Due /5 Interview Ltr Due /5 Presentation: 13 Nov 19 Compensation HRM, Chapters {In-class exercise /5} Exercise 70 WHD Web Search /8 See page 19 for details. Benefits Web Search /8 See page 19for details. Termination Exercise 28 {Exx.28-Informal Notes /5} HRM, Chapter 15 {Exer.55 Forms 2, 3, Q3 /20} Presentation: Research Project Due /200 See pages 4-5 and 19 for details. 14 Nov 26 Employee Relations Exercise 100 {Ex.100-Informal Notes /5} HRM, Chapters AFL-CIO Web Search /8 See page 18 for details. Happy Thanksgiving! [November 11] 15 Dec 3 HRM Ethics Exercise 63 {Ex.63 Form /5} HRM, Chapters 1-16 {HRM Ethics Activity /5} Presentation: Presentation: HRCI Preparation HRM, Appendix A {HRCI Prep /10} [Use Blackboard Exams.] [Points included in assignments.]

14 Syllabus - Page 14 Week Dates Topic Chapter Activities 16 Dec 10 Chapters 6-16 Review Quizzes 6-16 /55 (Use Blackboard; included in assignment points.) Comprehensive Final Exam /150 (Due at midnight on 12/10/2014) Presentation /50 See pages 4-5 and 20 for details. Presentation Ratings /10 See page 5 for details.

15 Syllabus - Page 15 Library Resources Web Search [9 points] (NOTE: To complete this assignment from an off-campus computer, a proxy server may be required. For assistance accessing the library s database system go to the link that follows: 1. Go to the TAMUCT library Web site (click assignment title, above, or link from the university s main page). 2. Review the information available within the site and then go to Online Databases. 3. Select EBSCO Databases. 4. Select databases that begin with the following key words: Academic, Business, and Psychology. 5. Enter keywords for a staffing topic that interests you. 6. Delimit the search to available full-text, peer-reviewed journal articles that have been published within the last two years. 7. Prepare a Website search summary sheet that includes the total number of hits located in your search. (On the summary sheet, be sure to state your topic as the title and list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 8. Attach a copy of the database abstract page to the Website search summary sheet. 9. Submit your printed summary sheet and abstract page in CLASS during the assigned week. [7 points] 10. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points] (See the Library Search Guide and Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning SHRM Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the shrm.org Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Society for Human Resource Management.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points]

16 Syllabus - Page 16 DOL Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the dol.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the U.S. Department of Labor.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points] EEOC Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the eeoc.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points] WLS Activity [8 points] 1. Go to the WLS Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Weiss- Lyon Scale.) 2. Complete the steps to complete the scale to help you to see your individual level of cultural adaptability. Remember that there are no right nor wrong responses. (Note: The on-line version is recommended.) 3. Have the system automatically calculate your scores. (This requires that your computer cookies are set to the on position. If this is not possible, you may need to complete the paper-and-pencil version and calculate your scores by hand.) 4. Post your comments in the ASSIGNMENTS text box, attach your printed summary of findings (recommend scanned.pdf or Word document format) and submit your WLS activity in CLASS during the assigned week. [8 points]

17 Syllabus - Page 17 BLS Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the BLS.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points] O*net Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the O-net Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for O-net.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points] TWC Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the TWC Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for Texas Workforce Commission.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points]

18 Syllabus - Page 18 ASTD Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the BLS.gastd.org Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the American Society for Training and Development.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points] AFL-CIO Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the AFL-CIO Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for AFL-CIO.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points] OSHA Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the OSHA Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points]

19 Syllabus - Page 19 WHD Web Search [87 points] 1. Go to the WHD Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 point] Benefits Web Search [8 points] 1. Go to the BLS Web site and search for the National Compensation Survey, Employee Benefits Survey. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.) list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 point] Literature Review [200 points] 1. Students will work independently to conduct research on a current human resource management topic. 2. Prepare a Word document that includes the following components, prepared in APA 6 th edition format: (1) cover page [page 1]; (2) one-half page Abstract [page 2] (3) 8-10-page research paper with citations [pages 3-12]; and, (4) references (30 professional/ business resources, including 10 peer-reviewed journal articles, recommended) [pages 13-20]. [Page numbers after page 2 are suggestions only; however, your submitted research project should not exceed 20 pages under the most extreme circumstances.] 3. Submit your Word document in CLASS during the assigned submission week. 4. Submit a copy of your Word document through the Turn It In link in Blackboard ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned submission week. [200 points] (See pages 4-5 of the syllabus for more specific information on your research project requirements.)

20 Syllabus - Page 20 Class Presentation on Literature Review [50 points] 1. Students will work independently or in teams of two to present research on a current human resource management topic. 2. Prepare a PowerPoint slide show on your literature review topic. Ensure that the slide show includes the following components, (1) cover slide [include title, student names, and class and semester information]; (2) content slides with citations [APA 6 th ed. format] (3) references [APA 6 th ed. Format]. [You may include more slides than those specifically selected for use in your 15-minute presentation.] 3. Submit your PowerPoint document in CLASS during the assigned submission week. 4. Submit a copy of your PowerPoint document through Blackboard ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned submission week. [20 points] 5. Present information in CLASS, utilizing an appropriate level of formality for the research completed. [30 points] (See pages 4-5 of the syllabus for more specific information on your research project requirements.)