Strategic Human Resource Management GBUS 843/MBA WEB Winter 2018 COURSE OUTLINE - DRAFT

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1 Strategic Human Resource Management GBUS 843/MBA WEB Winter 2018 COURSE OUTLINE - DRAFT INSTRUCTOR Sandra Steen Faculty of Business Administration sandra.steen@uregina.ca Office Hours: You can also reach me on the course Web site in the Ask the Instructor Forum or UR Courses . I will usually be able to respond within 24 hours. UNIVERSITY CALENDAR DESCRIPTION GBUS 843 Strategic Human Resource Management This course examines human resources functions from a strategic and institutional perspective. The topics include human resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance measurement and assessment, MBA 750 Foundations of Strategic Human Resource Management This course examines human resource functions in public and private organizations from a strategic, institutional and trans-national perspective. The topics include human resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance measurement and assessment, training and development and the design of reward systems. current HRM issues. REQUIRED RESOURCES (1) Textbook: Noe, Raymond, et al. (2016). Strategic Human Resource Management (2 nd Canadian edition). Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson. (2) McGraw-Hill CONNECT. See Unit 1 in UR Courses for registration information. (3) HR Simulation: Smith, J.R.; Golden, P.A. & Deighan, M. (2016). HRManagement: The Human Resource Management Simulation. Charlottesville, Virginia: Interpretive Simulations. (4) Ivey Case Studies (3). (5) Links and/or references will be provided in the Units for all other readings & resources. Note: The Simulation and Ivey Case Studies will be charged to your student account. Strategic HRM GBUS 843/MBA 750 Winter 2018 Page 1

2 EVALUATION a) Discussion Participation - Individual b) Case Write-ups (3) Option to complete Individually or Duos (YOU choose partner) c) CONNECT Homework Assignments (4) - Individual d) HRM Simulation Quiz - Individual e) HRM Simulation Duos/Trios (Team Rankings: 5%; Final Presentation: 20%) TOTAL: 16% 30% 24% 5% 25% 100% a) Discussion Participation (16%) Discussion Forums are an important part of this course representing class participation and engagement in the assigned Units. You are expected to actively participate in discussion with your fellow students. This means making multiple postings (on various days and times within the assigned Unit) to show evidence that you have read and considered the course resources, and have read and thought about what your colleagues in the course are saying. I am looking for collegiality, disagreement (kind and supportive), justification for a point of view, and critical thought (more than general personal opinion). Postings should be made within the timeframe indicated in the detailed course schedule provided in UR Courses post early within the Unit and engage actively throughout the Unit. b) Case Write-ups (Individual or Duo You Choose): (3 x 10%) There are THREE cases for short Individual/Duo write-ups (maximum two pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. Arial or equivalent size font). Each case write-up is worth 10 marks for a total of 30 marks for all write-ups. Questions for each case will be provided to guide your responses. The write-ups are to be submitted in UR Courses in the designated assignment area. c) CONNECT Homework Assignments (Individual): (4 x 6%) FOUR Units have Interactive Homework Assignments that need to be completed in the McGraw-Hill CONNECT website before the end of the assigned Unit. See UR Courses for additional information, registration, and access instructions. d) HRM Simulation Quiz (Individual): (5%) Covers content in the HRM Simulation Manual ( Strategic HRM GBUS 843/MBA 750 Winter 2018 Page 2

3 e) HRM Simulation (Duos/Trios): (25%) Each student is required to participate in the HRM simulation which provides simulated real world experience in making HR decisions and interpreting relevant outcomes. The HRM simulation will require assigned Duos/Trios to work collaboratively to manage a budget and make a series of HR decisions throughout the semester. A final team presentation and peer evaluation is required. Decisions are submitted online at the HR Simulation website. Additional information will be posted in UR Courses. ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION Any student with a disability, injury, or illness who feels they may need academic accommodation should discuss this with me after contacting the Centre for Student Accessibility, located in Riddell Centre 251, phone , accessibility@uregina.ca ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Plagiarism, cheating, or any other form of academic misconduct will not be tolerated. The requirements provided in the University of Regina Graduate Calendar (see Academic Conduct and Misconduct) are in effect throughout this course and any suspected academic misconduct will be reported to the Dean/Designate. Strategic HRM GBUS 843/MBA 750 Winter 2018 Page 3

4 BUS /MBA STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE UNIT DATE TOPIC READINGS ACCOUNTABILITIES 1 Jan Welcome Introductions Forum 2 Jan Introduction to Strategic HRM 3 Jan Role of HR in Strategy Creation & Implementation 4 Jan. 31- Feb. 6 Introduction to the HR Simulation 5 Feb The Legal Environment Noe: Chapter 1 Noe: Chapter 2 Analysis and Design of Work & HR Planning 6 Feb Winter Break 7 Feb. 27- Recruitment & Noe: Chapter 5 Mar. 5 Selection 8 Mar Training & Strategic Development of People 9 Mar Managing Employee Engagement & Performance Orientation Discussion Forum 1 CONNECT Assignment 1 HRM Simulation: HRM Simulation: Individual Quiz Student Manual HRM Simulation: Practise Round Goals & Strategies Exercise Budget Allocation Exercise Noe: Chapters 3 & 4 HRM Simulation: Decisions 1 & 2 Noe: Chapter 6 Noe: Chapter 7 Discussion Forum 2 CONNECT Assignment 2 HRM Simulation: Decisions 3 & 4 CONNECT Assignment 3 HRM Simulation: Decisions 5 & 6 Discussion Forum 3 Strategic HRM GBUS 843/MBA 750 Winter 2018 Page 4

5 10 Mar Total Rewards Noe: Chapters 8, 9, & 10 HRM Simulation: Decisions 7 & 8 CONNECT Assignment 4 11 Mar. 27 Apr. 2 Managing Human Resources Globally Noe: Chapter Apr. 3-9 Collective Bargaining & Labour Relations Safe, Secure, & Productive Workplaces 13 Apr HRM Simulation Team Presentations Wrap-up Noe: Chapters 11 & 12 Discussion Forum 4 Team Presentations Due Peer Evaluations Due Strategic HRM GBUS 843/MBA 750 Winter 2018 Page 5