SYLLABUS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

 

Term:  Fall 2003                                                               

Course Number: BUS 320A

Instructor:   Wanda Foster, Assistant Professor

Office:  CCSJ #512

Office Phone:  (219) 473-4266

Fax: (219) 473-4259

E-mail:  wfoster@ccsj.edu

Office Hours:  Monday & Friday, 9-2 or by appointment

 

Instructor Background:

                Education:          M.B.A., DePaul University

                                                      B.S. – Biology, Purdue University

                Certifications:                 American College of Healthcare Executives, Faculty Member

                                                MT(ASCP),SM

                Experience:        Director, Healthcare Management – Calumet College

                                                Twenty years of experience in healthcare and healthcare management

                                                Special research interests – the transition of clinicians into management

 

Course Time:  Wednesday, 9 a.m. - Noon

 

Course Description: The dynamic interactions of the personnel functions with each other and with the objectives of the organization are considered within the context of the behavioral sciences.  The relationship of human resources planning with the organization's strategic and related planning is also considered.

 

Prerequisites:  MGT 220

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will understand the principles, practices and policies regarding human resource management (HRM) in the areas of:

 

·         Staffing

·         Human resource development

·         Compensation and benefits

·         Safety and health

·         Employee and labor relation

 

Course Competencies

 

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

 

·         Identify the various area of human resource management

·         Describe major court decisions and legislation that have shaped the field of HRM

·         Identify various HRM concepts in an actual work environment

·         Understand advantages and disadvantages of union and non union environments

 

 

 

Textbooks:

 

Human Resource Management, Mondy, Noe & Premeaux, 8th Edition

 

Learning Strategies:

 

Class sessions will consist of a combination of lectures, videos, case studies and interactive discussions.  Students will participate in both group and individual activities.

 

Assessment:

 

Exam 1                                                                                                 100 points

Exam 2                                                                                                  100 points

Exam 3                                                                                                  100 points

Quizzes                                                                                                  100 points

Project 1                                                                                                                  50 points

Project 2                                                                                                                  50 points

 

Total                                                                                                      500 points

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments:

 

All text assignments are to be read prior to class.  Written assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the date due.  If you are unable to attend class when an assignment is due, you may fax, mail or email it.  Late assignments will be down graded by one letter grade.  All written assignments are required to be typed.  Spelling, grammar and language are expected to be correct and presented in a professional business style. 

 

                Project 1 – Specifics will be covered in class # 2.  Due, class # 6.  50 points.

                Project 2 – Interview of HRM in your field of interest.  Assignment discussed in class # 8.  Due, class # 11.

 

Grading Scale:

               

                92-100%    A                (460 – 500 points)                72 – 77%    C (360 – 389 points)

                90 – 91      A-            (450 – 459 points)                70 – 71       C-            (350 – 359 points)

                88 – 89      B+           (440 – 449 points)                68 – 69       D+           (340 – 349 points)

                82 – 87      B             (410 – 439 points)                62 – 67       D             (310 – 339 points)

                80 – 81      B-            (400 – 409 points)                60 – 61       D-            (300 – 309 points)

                78 -  79      C+           (390 – 399 points)                59 and Below   F                (299  - 0 points)

                                   

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

 

Attendance is an important priority.  If you are not in class, you have lost an opportunity to learn.  Quizzes cannot be made up.  Provisions will be made for excused absences concerning exams.  If unable to attend class, a call to the instructor would be appreciated.

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices:

 

All cell phones and pagers are to be turned off or placed in the silent mode during class.  If you need to return / answer a call or page please leave the classroom.

 

Recording devices are permissible to record lectures for later reference or to provide to fellow students who may be absent.

 

Course Outline:

 

Class Assignments:  Read text assignment prior to class.

 

Class Date                                                                  Topic-Assignment

Sep 3

Chapters 1 & 2

Sep 10

Chapters 3 & 4, Quiz (Chaps 1-4)

Sep 17

Chapters 5 & 6, Quiz (Chaps 5-6)

Sep 24

Chapter 7, Quiz (Chap 7)

Oct 1

Exam 1 (Chaps 1-7)

Oct 8

Chapter 8, Quiz (Chap 8)

Project 1 Due  

Oct 15

Chapters 9 & 10, Quiz (Chaps 9-10)

Oct 22

Chapter 11, Quiz (Chap 11)

Oct 29

Chapter 12, Quiz (Chap 12)

Nov 5

Exam 2 (Chaps 8-12)

Nov 12

Chapter 13, Quiz (Chap 13)

Project 2 Due

Nov 19

Chapters 14&15, Quiz (Chaps 14-15)

Nov 26

Chapter 16, Quiz (Chap 16)

Dec 3

Chapter 17, Quiz (Chap 17)

Dec 10

Exam 3 (Chapters  13-17)

 

Class Participation:

 

To achieve the full benefit of the course, students must attend all class sessions, complete all reading assignments and participate in class discussions.

 

Quizzes:

 

There will be eleven quizzes each worth ten points.  The lowest score is dropped.  Quizzes will represent basic material from the text in multiple choice and true false format.  There will be no make-ups on quizzes.

 

Examinations:

 

There will be three examinations.  Each exam will be worth 100 points.  Questions will include; multiple choice, true – false, and essay questions.  Make up exams will be considered under extraordinary circumstances. 

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

 

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

 

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

 

Citation Guidelines:

 

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

 

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).