Mgmt 173 Course Syllabus Fall 2008

COURSE SYLLABUS Mgmt 173 – Human Resource Management Fall 2008 Instructor: Tina R. Jackson, SPHR Office Hours: Any time prior to 9:00 p.m./CT) Work: 469-229-7781 Mobile: 925-858-4584 Home: 469-362-1147 Email: tjack7856@yahoo.com Adjunct Professor with Golden Gate University for several years. Over 20+ years experience as a human resources professional, specializing in all areas of human resources management working for various major corporations. Currently employed as an Executive Director Human Resources for a wireless company. Educational background includes an undergraduate degree from San Jose State University and MBA in Human Resources from Golden Gate University. Also certified as a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Course Description: This course presents both an introduction to and an overview of the functions, principles, practices, activities and critical issues necessary to manage personnel. Major topics include recruitment, selection, training, policy development, government regulations, labor relations, diversity, safety, ethics and other relevant topics applicable to the management of human resources. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate achievement of the following objectives through discussions, class projects and examinations: 1. A comprehensive overview of human resource management 2. Methods of how organizations may gain a sustainable advantage by recruiting,

selecting and developing a flexible, skilled and diverse workforce. 3. A functional and practical understanding of HR programs and their overall impact to

employees, organizations and the community 4. Understand how the HR profession is changing and how new policies of HR

management will be designed and developed. 5. Understand the importance of HR’s role in developing, coordinating and enforcing

policies and procedures related to HR functions. 6. Effective techniques for recruiting, training, developing, motivating and retaining

employees. 7. Awareness and understanding of current human resource issues 8. Develop a functional and practical understanding of HR programs and their overall

impact to employees, organizations and the community. PREREQUISITES: None

Mgmt 173 Course Syllabus Fall 2008 REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS Managing Human Resources, George Bolander, Scott Snell, Arthur Sherman, (14th

Edition), ISBN 0-324-31463-9 Relevant Readings/Articles Case Studies GRADING POLICIES: The final grade for the course will be based on your performance in group discussions, homework assignments, class projects, a midterm and a final exam. Weighting will be applied as follows:

Component

Points

Group/Individual Homework 20 Final Exam 25 Class Project 20 Class Participation/Group Discussions 35 Total 100

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS Group/Individual Homework Assignments: There will be various case studies and/or readings presented throughout the course that you will need to analyze and respond to. You will be required to work individually or as a team to develop a written analysis of the assignment for review and discussion by all. The Instructor will determine teams for the group homework assignments (team size will be based on class size). Term Paper/Class Project: Each student will be responsible for preparing a class project/term paper on a human resource topic. This is a formal written assignment and will be evaluated for content, accuracy and professionalism, the same as group homework assignments. Topics for the class project/term paper will be provided. Guidelines for Class Participation/Discussion: You are expected and encouraged to participate in class discussions. You will need to log in to the course regularly to check announcements, participate in discussions and access course lessons. On a weekly basis you will be responsible for completing the following tasks: 1. Attend on-line class activities, including participation in session discussions and

small group discussions. 2. Submit all assignments by the required due date/time. Examinations: The final exam, which is closed book, will be a proctored exam and must be taken during Week 8. Tests may consist of multiple choice, true/false or essay questions.

Mgmt 173 Course Syllabus Fall 2008 GENERAL INFORMATION Late Assignments: Flexibility in completing late assignments must be negotiated with the Instructor and will be based on personal hardship. All late work will be reduced in grade by five points. Grading: There will be no negotiation of the grading system. Points earned will be points given. PLAGIARISM Academic dishonesty is the failure to maintain academic integrity. It includes both cheating and plagiarism. The term “cheating” is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain, or helping in obtaining, credit for academic work through any dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent means. The term “plagiarism” is intentional or negligent presentation of another person’s idea or product as one’s own. More details regarding academic dishonesty can be found on page 141 in the Golden Gate Catalogue which can be accessed via the www.ggu.edu website. Penalties for academic dishonesty of any type can result in being withdrawn from the course up to expulsion from the degree program.

COURSE OUTLINE (Course outline may be subject to revisions)

PART 1 – HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PERSPECTIVE Chapter 1 The Challenge of Human Resources Management Chapter 2 Strategy and Human Resources Planning

PART 2 – MEETING HUMAN RESOURCES REQUIREMENTS Chapter 3 Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management Chapter 4 Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

PART 3 – DEVELOPING EFFECTIVENESS IN HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 5 Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers Chapter 6 Employee Selection Chapter 7 Training and Development Chapter 8 Appraising and Improving Performance

PART 4 – IMPLEMENTING COMPENSATION AND SECURITY Chapter 9 Managing Compensation Chapter 10 Pay-for-Performance: Incentive Rewards Chapter 11 Employee Benefits Chapter 12 Safety and Health PART 5 – ENHANCING EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT – MANAGEMENT RELATIONS Chapter 13 Employee Rights and Discipline Chapter 14 The Dynamics of Labor Relations