HROB*2290 Human Resource Management Fall Credit

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1 General Course Information Instructor: Saad Md Maroof Hossain (MSc, PhD Candidate) Office Location: Macdonald Hall Room 217 Office Hours: By appointment only Department/School: Management Class Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-3:50 pm Class Location: MCKN 031 HROB*2290 Human Resource Management Fall Credit Final Exam: Pre-requisites: Restriction: TBA 1 of ACCT*2220, BUS*2090. HROB*2090, BUS*2220, HTM*2030 HROB*2100, PSYC*3070 Course Description This course provides a basic knowledge of the key aspects of managing human resources in domestic and multinational organizations, emphasizing the link between human resource policies and practices and organizational strategy. Topics include human resource planning, job analysis, staffing, the legal environment, training, performance appraisal, compensation, employment relations, health and safety, labour relations, recent developments and future trends. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successfully completing this course, you will be able to: Discuss the emerging challenges in managing human resources, including contextual factors, current trends, the legislative framework and aspects of international HRM Demonstrate the ability to analyse staff issues and consider how organizations recruit, train, develop, maintain and phase out employees Explain performance, training, and career developments appraisal and management Discuss the governance of the employer-employee relationship, from internal and external perspectives Demonstrate skills critical to future success in the workplace including analytical thinking and problem-solving Knowledge and Understanding: 1) Develop an understanding as to the multiple stakeholders in the employment relationships in Canada 2) Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension surrounding the phases of attracting, acquiring, developing, rewarding, evaluating and separating workers from the organization 3) Develop an overall HR strategy that can be adapted to various contexts

2 Discipline/Professional and Transferable Skills: 4) Identify HR opportunities and risks inherent in changes in economic, societal, technological, political, and demographic forces (HR competency C002) 5) Formulate HR strategies within the organization that are informed by factors that are both internal and external to the organization. (HR Competency C003) 6) Execute HR strategies that enhance the value of the human resources (HR Competency C003) 7) Apply sound business practices in carrying out the HR function. (HR Competency C016) 8) Direct the HR function towards realizing the organization's vision and goals. (HR Competency C018) 9) Assess variances between current HR practices and those required to achieve the organization's strategic plan. (HR Competency C021) Attitudes and Values: 10) Advocate for the adherence to evidence based practices to peers and superiors including highlighting multiple stakeholder benefits and risks associated HR activity 11) Demonstrate the ability to apply facts and knowledge regarding common law rules that govern the employment relationship from attracting and acquiring employees to managing performance and rewarding employees to employee termination (including wrongful hiring, implied terms and conditions of employment, wrongful dismissal, and post-employment obligations) 12) Recognize and be able to articulate both the macro (strategic) and micro (employee, or individual supervisor level) application of employment relationship Indicative Content Schedule (subject to change) Week Date Topic and/or Reading (Chapter number) Activity in class Week 1 September 7 September 12 Chapter 1 Strategy & HR Lecture/discussion Week 2 September 14 Chapter 2 Legal Issues Lecture/discussion September 19 Chapter 4 Job Analysis & Design Lecture/discussion Week 3 September 21 Chapter 5 HR Planning Lecture/discussion September 26 Integrating Strategy, Law, JA and Planning In class activity (5%) Week 4 September 28 Quiz on Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5 Quiz 1 (20%) October 3 Chapter 6 Recruitment Lecture/discussion Week 5 October 5 Chapter 7 Selection Lecture/discussion October 12 Discussion/Insight: making recruitment and selection work for you In class activity (5%) Week 6 October 17 Chapter 8 Orientation & Training Lecture/discussion October 19 Chapter 10 - Performance Management Lecture/discussion

3 Week 7 October 24 Integrating Recruitment, Selection, Orientation, Training and Performance Management Discussion October 26 Quiz on Chapters 6, 7, 8, 10 Quiz 2 (20%) Week 8 October 31 Chapter 11 Compensation Lecture/discussion November 2 Chapter 12 Incentives Lecture/discussion Week 9 November 7 Chapter 13 Benefits Lecture/discussion November 9 Integrating Compensation, Incentives and Benefits In class activity (5%) Week 10 November 14 Quiz on chapters 11, 12, 13 Quiz 3 (15%) November 16 Chapter 14 Health & Safety Lecture/discussion Week 11 November 21 Chapter 15 Managing Employee Exits Lecture/discussion November 23 Chapter 16 Labour Relations Lecture/discussion Week 12 November 28 Chapter 17 Global HRM Lecture/discussion November 30 Integrating Workplace Wellness, Exits, Labour Relations and Global HRM Discussion EXAM PERIOD TBA Chapters 14, 15, 16, 17 and integration of HRM overall (chapters 1-2, 4-8, 9-17) Final Exam (30%) Course Assessment Assessment Weight Description Associated Learning Outcomes Assessment 1: 5% In class activity 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 Integrating Strategy, Law, JA and Planning Assessment 2: 5% In class activity 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12 Discussion/Insight: making recruitment and selection work for you Assessment 3: 5% In class activity 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Integrating Compensation, Incentives and Benefits Assessment 4: 20% Quiz 1 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Assignment 5: 20% Quiz 2 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Assignment 6: 15% Quiz 3 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Assessment 7: 30% Final exam: Ending employment and 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, other issues Total 100%

4 Teaching and Learning Practices Lectures: Quizzes /Exams: In-class Activities: My goal is to create a learning environment where students can interact with the instructor, each other, and course material to explore and discuss management and organizational related issues to generate ideas and solutions. Classroom learning may include discussion questions, cases, exercises and activities. I believe that learning occurs when there is creation of value and when there is a need to ask questions that challenge our assumptions. I expect students to engage in the learning of course material through critical analysis and use multiple perspectives in their exploration of the course topics and issues. The course is based on an active 12-week semester. In my view the most effective and efficient use of classroom time aims at reinforcing or clarifying what the student has tried to learn on an individual basis before entering the classroom. For this reason, it will be assumed that the student has carefully read the assigned material PRIOR to the class. In this course, some of your time will be spent in discussion or ad hoc group discussion. This enables you to share ideas and to improve communication skills. Through interaction, you will discover for yourself the meaning of concepts, the subtleties inherent in everyday business situations, and the rationales for various solutions to managerial problems. To achieve effective interaction, I have three expectations: 1. Attendance: Because interaction is central, and given that your fellow group members will be relying on you for ideas, I expect you to attend every class. Valid reasons for absence are provided in the academic considerations section (under university policies). For example, studying for exams or completing assignments are not valid reasons to miss class. 2. Preparation: You are expected to read assigned material in advance and to be fully prepared for class discussion. You may be called upon to begin the class and to contribute to discussion at any time. Unsupported opinion will not substitute for informed discussion. 3. Contribution: This course is highly interactive and you will be asked to participate in class activities and exercises which may include debates, role plays, case studies and presentations. To enhance learning and application, students are expected to go beyond the course material and integrate knowledge from events in the media, readings and other related and relevant resources. Quizzes and Exams present an opportunity to assess your individual understanding of the content covered in the readings, lectures and presentations. The quizzes will occur in class (at the start of class) and the final exam will occur during the final exam period. You must bring photo ID to each of the exams and quizzes. If you are a student with the CSD, please inform the professor as soon as possible so a version of the quizzes/exams can be sent over in a timely manner. Please see the academic considerations section of the course outline if you are unable to complete the quizzes or exams. Attendance is not the equivalent of participation. You are expected to contribute to the learning experience of yourself and others throughout the term. Your in-class activities will offer an opportunity to assess cases or scenarios aligned with the application of required readings.

5 Course Resources Human Resources Management in Canada, Thirteenth Canadian Edition Plus MyManagementLab XL with Pearson etext; Author: Gary Dessler and Nita Chhinzer Other Resources: This course uses a variety of materials and resources. One of your primary resources will be the Courselink website. All announcements, required and recommended readings, assignments and updates will be posted here. You will also be able to access any handouts you may have missed through this site. Check this site often. Course Policies Grading Policies: Reports will be marked and returned to students within two weeks of the due date by way of the course website. Grades will be posted on the course website for all work completed within a maximum of two weeks after the report due date. I will be available to discuss your reports after you have reviewed your graded report. If you would like to discuss your report, please me a bullet point list of issues you would like to discuss so we can have a comprehensive and focused conversation. Exams and quizzes are individually completed and evaluated. Penalties for academic misconduct are outlined under the university policies section below. Course Policy regarding use of electronic devices and recording of lectures: Electronic recording of classes is expressly forbidden without consent of the instructor. When recordings are permitted they are solely for the use of the authorized student and may not be reproduced, or transmitted to others, without the express written consent of the instructor. University Policies Academic Consideration: When you find yourself unable to meet an in-course requirement because of illness or compassionate reasons, please advise the course instructor in writing, with your name, id#, and contact. See the academic calendar for information on regulations and procedures for Academic Consideration: Academic Misconduct: The University of Guelph is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and it is the responsibility of all members of the University community, faculty, staff, and students to be aware of what constitutes academic misconduct and to do as much as possible to prevent academic offences from occurring. University of Guelph students have the responsibility of abiding by the University's policy on academic misconduct regardless of their location of study; faculty, staff and students have the responsibility of supporting an environment that discourages misconduct. Students need to remain aware that instructors have access to and the right to use electronic and other means of detection. Please note: Whether or not a student intended to commit academic misconduct is not relevant for a finding of guilt. Hurried or careless submission of assignments does not excuse students from responsibility for verifying the academic integrity of their work before submitting it. Students who are in any doubt as to whether an action on their part could be construed as an academic offence should consult with a faculty member or faculty advisor. The Academic Misconduct Policy is detailed in the Undergraduate Calendar:

6 Accessibility: The University of Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free environment. Providing services for students is a shared responsibility among students, faculty and administrators. This relationship is based on respect of individual rights, the dignity of the individual and the University community's shared commitment to an open and supportive learning environment. Students requiring service or accommodation, whether due to an identified, ongoing disability or a short-term disability should contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) as soon as possible. For more information, contact SAS at ext or accessibility@uoguelph.ca or see the website: Course Evaluation Information Please refer to the Course and Instructor Evaluation Website