Syllabus for Human Resources in Management
Term: Fall, 2006 (August 28 – December 9, 2006)
Course Number: BUS 18320A
Instructor: Marilyn Furticella
E-mail: mfurticella@ccsj.edu …or mfurticella@yahoo.com
Instructor Background: A Calumet College graduate with more than 15 years of teaching experience on the high school and college levels. Earned master’s degrees in both speech communication and public relations from Ball State University. Former Director of Public Relations/Marketing for a two-campus hospital.
Course Time: Wednesday, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Prerequisites: BUS 220 – Management Thought, Principles and Practice
Learning Outcomes/Competencies:
Students in this course will be able to:
1. understand the changing role of human resources in today’s work environment..
2. identify the key functions of human resource management..
3. recognize the expanding role of human resource management in strategic planning.
4. discuss the social, ethical and legal responsibilities of the human resources manager.
5. engage in critical problem-solving and decision-making, applying key principles of human resource management.
Management Program Goals: The Management Program offers a B.S., an A.S., and a Certificate in Management. The Management Program is designed to help students develop skills, knowledge, and values related to becoming competent managers and successful candidates for entry into graduate school.
Management Program Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will:
1. Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management and have developed the ability to use qualitative, quantitative and information technology tools for effective decision-making;
2. Be able to engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner;
3. Have developed a general understanding and appreciation of the role of business and management in the local, national, and world economies;
4. Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in management particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.
Textbook: Mondy & Noe. Human Resource Management, 9th Ed. Pearson/Prentice-Hall, 2005
Learning Strategies: PowerPoint lectures, video, case studies, group problem-solving, individual research, writing and oral presentation.
Assessment:
Exams (2 Tests, Final Exam) 75 % of grade
Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 25 % of grade
100 %
Class Policy for Assignments:
1. Reading assignments should be completed before class meets.
2. Written assignments must be word-processed or typed, double-spaced, on 8-1/2 x 11” paper.
3. Assignments will not be accepted after the due date without prior instructor authorization.
Grading Scale:
A to A- 100-90 D+ to D- 69-60
B+ to B- 89-80 F Below 60
C+ to C- 79-70
Class Policy on Attendance:
1. Attendance is taken each class period.
2. Students are expected to attend each session and will be held responsible—whether they are present or not—for any assignments due, materials covered or announcements made in class. Students may miss one (1) class period without penalty. Five (5) points will be deducted from the student’s final grade for each unaccounted absence over one (1).
3. Consistently late arrivals (15 minutes or more) will be counted as absences.
4. Attendance is mandatory on test dates.
Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.) When class begins, all electronic devices are to be turned off or made silent.
Note: Caps and hats are not to be worn during class unless medical reasons warrant such wear.
Course Outline:
Class Dates Topics/Assignments
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Wk 01 08/30 |
Class Overview—Chapter 1 (Strategic HRM) |
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Wk 02 09/06 |
Chapters 2 (Social Responsibility/Ethics) & 3 (Workforce Diversity) |
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Wk 03 09/13 |
Chapter 4 (Job Analysis/HR Planning) |
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Wk 04 09/20 |
Chapter 5 (Recruitment) -Test Review- |
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Wk 05 09/27 |
íTEST 1 (Chapters 1-5) |
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Wk 06 10/04 |
Open |
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Wk 07 10/11 |
Chapters 6 (Selection) & 7 (Training & Development)) |
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Wk 08 10/18 |
Chapter 8 (Performance Appraisal) |
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Wk 09 10/25 |
Chapters 9 (Compensation) & 10 (Benefits) -Test Review- |
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Wk 10 11/01 |
íTEST 2 (Chapters 6-10) |
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Wk 11 11/08 |
Chapters 11 (Safety/Health) & 12 (Labor Unions) |
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Wk 12 11/15 |
Chapter 13 (Collective Bargaining) |
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Wk 13 11/22 |
Chapter 14 (Internal Employee Relations) |
Wk 14 11/29 |
Chapter 15 (Global HRM) -Test Review- |
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Wk 15 12/06 |
íFINAL EXAM (Chapters 11-15) |
The instructor reserves the right to modify the above schedule to meet the needs of the class.
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