BUSM 181 Human Resources Management

Students will explore the functions and employment of human resources to achieve organizational strategic goals. HR legal environment, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, workforce diversity and practical skills for managing people through the understanding and use of HR functions and systems will be explored.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

BUSM 181Human Resources Management

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business Management & Entrepreneurship

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Students will explore the functions and employment of human resources to achieve organizational strategic goals. HR legal environment, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, workforce diversity and practical skills for managing people through the understanding and use of HR functions and systems will be explored.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Human Resources Management
  • Identify and describe the goals of human resource management.
  • Describe the job of human resources managers from the perspectives of professionalism and careers.
  • Identify Federal and State employment laws applicable to management decisions.
  • Discuss the legal, financial, and procedural considerations and implications involved in hiring, disciplining, and terminating employees.
  • Appraise the ethical impact of following and enforcing policies, rules, and procedures.
  • Analyze various compensation and benefits packages.
  • Identify the differences between union and nonunion organizations, and describe the importance of union/management relations.
  • Analyze workplace human resource needs and develop training materials to address weaknesses.
  • Discuss current legal and social ramifications of "downsizing" or "right sizing" an organization.
  • Discuss the impact of globalization and diversity on human resource management.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Quiz Chapter 1 1, 2 Quiz Chapter 2 3, 4, 5, 6 Quiz Chapter 3 1, 2, 5, 10 Quiz Chapter 4 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 Quiz Chapter 5 2, 4, 5, 9 Quiz Chapter 6 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 Quiz Chapter 7 3, 4, 6, 8 Quiz Chapter 8 5, 10 Quiz Chapter 9 2, 3, 4, 6 Quiz Chapter 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 Quiz Chapter 11 3, 7, 9 Quiz Chapter 12 1, 2, 4, 5 Quiz Chapter 13 1, 8 Quiz Chapter 14 1, 4, 9, 10 Case Analysis Chapter 2: Sexual Harassment 3, 4, 5 Case Analysis Chapter 6: Motivation 1, 8 Case Analysis Chapter 8: Diversity 4, 5, 10 Case Analysis Chapter 11: Unions 3, 4, 7 Project HR Professional Interview 1, 2 Project Job Description Development 4, 6 Project Performance Improvement Plan 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 Project Training Development 8

Required Text

1. 2.

Required Materials

Required Activities

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Quiz Chapter 1 1, 2 Quiz Chapter 2 3, 4, 5, 6 Quiz Chapter 3 1, 2, 5, 10 Quiz Chapter 4 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 Quiz Chapter 5 2, 4, 5, 9 Quiz Chapter 6 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 Quiz Chapter 7 3, 4, 6, 8 Quiz Chapter 8 5, 10 Quiz Chapter 9 2, 3, 4, 6 Quiz Chapter 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 Quiz Chapter 11 3, 7, 9 Quiz Chapter 12 1, 2, 4, 5 Quiz Chapter 13 1, 8 Quiz Chapter 14 1, 4, 9, 10 Case Analysis Chapter 2: Sexual Harassment 3, 4, 5 Case Analysis Chapter 6: Motivation 1, 8 Case Analysis Chapter 8: Diversity 4, 5, 10 Case Analysis Chapter 11: Unions 3, 4, 7 Project HR Professional Interview 1, 2 Project Job Description Development 4, 6 Project Performance Improvement Plan 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 Project Training Development 8 1. 2. 1. 2.