377336: Elements of Human Resources Management
MGMT-X 450

Monday Nights  6:30PM - 8:00PM

This course provides an overview of and introduction to the basic human resources management (HRM) functions: employment, employee relations, training and development, compensation, benefits, and human resources information systems (HRIS). Topics include the various aspects of designing and structuring an HRM/personnel department, the history and future of HRM, the changing nature of work, the relationships of HRM functions, the current legal environment in which HRM operates, sources for obtaining answers to most operational HRM problems, and an exploration of HRM as a career.

Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate knowledge & understanding of the basic perspectives in:

• Human Resources Management
• Structure, Strategy and Planning
• Organizational Compliance
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Development
• Retention, Engagement and Culture
• Total Compensation
• Workplace Safety Health

Required Reading Materials

40% - Midterm Examination - 90 minutes

50 Questions  Open Book & Notes

60% - Final Examination - 90 minutes

50 Questions  Open Book & Notes

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Live meeting sessions for this class are being conducted over Zoom. As the host, the instructor may be recording live sessions. Only the host has the ability to record meetings, no recording by other means is permitted. Recorded sessions will be posted in the Videos area of this class unless otherwise notified. If you have privacy concerns and do not wish to appear in the recording, do not turn on your video. If you also prefer to use a pseudonym instead of your name, please let the instructor know what name you will be using so that the instructor knows who you are during the session. To rename yourself during a Zoom meeting, click on Participants, click on your name, click on More, click on Rename. If you would like to ask a question, you may do so privately through the Zoom chat by addressing your chat question to the instructor only (and not to ""everyone""). Additionally, chat may be used and moderated for live questions, and saving of chats is enabled. If you have questions or concerns about this, please contact the instructor via Canvas Inbox.

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Week 1 - January 4, 2020

Session One: Human Resources Management Overview

Course Introduction

Lecture: HR trends

Required Reading Assignment: Textbook - Part 1 (Chapters 1 & 2)

Class Materials:

Structured note taking pages (Word File):  Elements of HR Mgt Session 1 Notes Worksheet.docx 

Presentation Dec (PowerPoint):  Class 1 - Elements of HR Mgt - HR Functions.pptx 

Presentation Deck (PDF): Class 1 - Elements of HR Mgt - HR Functions.pdf 

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Week 2 - January 11, 2020

Session Two: Equal Employment, Preventing Discrimination and Defining Jobs

Lecture: Evolving laws, documentation and conduct

Required Reading Assignment: Textbook - Part 2 (Chapters 3 & 4)

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Week 3 - January 18, 2020

Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

NO CLASS SESSION MEETING

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Week 4 - January 25, 2020

Session Three: Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

Lecture: Sourcing, vetting, making offers, first year experience

Required Reading Assignment: Textbook - Part 3 (Chapters 5 & 6)

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Week 5 - February 1 2020

Session Four: Talent Development, Assessment and Feedback

Lecture: Needs analysis, development programs and plans & contribution management

Review for Midterm Examination

Required Reading Assignment: Textbook - Part 3 (Chapters 7 & 8)

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Week 6 - February 8, 2020

Session Five: Midterm Examination - 90 minutes - 50 Questions

 Open Book & Notes

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Week 7 - February 15, 2020

Holiday - Presidents' Day

NO CLASS SESSION MEETING

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Week 8 - February 22, 2020

Session Six: Total Compensation

Lecture: Base pay, variable pay, paid time off, health & welfare benefits, perquisites

Required Reading Assignment: Textbook - Part 4 (Chapters 9, 10 & 11)

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Week 9 - March 1, 2020

Session Seven: Workplace Safety, Health & Leaves

Lecture:  Workers' Compensation, injury & illness prevention, protected leaves

Required Reading Assignment: Textbook - Part 4 (Chapter 12)

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Week 10 - March 8, 2020

Session Eight: Employee Rights, Labor Relations & Strategic Perspectives

Lecture: Privacy rights, at-will employment, discipline & termination, labor relations

Lecture: The future of HR and Human Capital Management

Review for Final Examination

Required Reading Assignment: Textbook - Part 5 (Chs 13 & 14)

Required Reading Assignment: Textbook - Part 6 (Chapter 16)

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Week 11 - March 15, 2020

Session Nine:  Final Examination - 90 minutes - 50 Questions  Open Book & Notes