The University of Manitoba Asper School of Business Department of Business Administration HRIR 2440 A06 - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE

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1 The University of Manitoba Asper School of Business Department of Business Administration HRIR 2440 A06 - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE Term: Winter 2016 Time: Room: 10:00 a.m. 11:15 p.m. Monday/Wednesday 103 Drake Centre Instructor: Sean MacDonald M.P.A. Contacting the Instructor: Phone, Office: Office: 364 Drake Centre , Office: Sean.Macdonald@umanitoba.ca Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday 1:00 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:00-2:00 pm Text: Schwind, Das, Wagar, Fassina (2013) Canadian Human Resource Management: A Strategic Approach. 10th ed., Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Course/Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, participants should have a general understanding of the human resource function from a theoretical and practical perspective. They will be able to recognize human resource issues, understand the implications of these issues to organizations and their employees, and develop options for addressing these issues. Student Evaluation: Participation/ attendance 5% Term Test February 24 25% Paper April 6 30% Final Exam TBA 40% An opportunity for two bonus marks will be available. Tests and Examinations: The test and examination will be made up of short answer and the application of HRM principles to specific situations. It will cover the content of the text and any materials covered in class discussions.

2 Grading: The course will be graded on the letter grade system. Marks will be determined as follows: PARTICIPATION Numerical Grade Letter Grade A A B B C C D F Class time is a critical component of learning course material; attendance is not considered optional and students are expected to be on time. Asking questions and providing answers, as well as engaging in debate regarding course concepts are considered key reinforcing activities. All students are expected to attend class and contribute to discussion. Five percent of the final mark has been reserved to reflect student attendance and in-class contribution. Class policy on Re-grading Requests for re-grading must be made in writing. Your written request should be made on a separate typed sheet. You must clearly identify the question you wish remarked and provide detailed justification. Please note the instructor reserves the right to remark the entire test or assignment so your mark may go up or down. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THEIR FACULTY OFFICE TO HAVE A DEFERRED EXAM: Effective September 2005, the Department of Business Administration has instituted a policy which provides ONE DATE ONLY for students who have deferred their final exams. The deferred final exam date has been pre-set for on Friday May 6, 2016 at Drake room 1:00 pm. This does not apply to take home final exams. Please refer to University of Manitoba s Policy 1305 Exam Regulations ( or the Undergraduate Program Office for rules and regulations concerning deferred exams. UNCLAIMED ASSIGNMENTS Pursuant to the FIPPA Review Committee s approved recommendations as of August 15, 2007, all unclaimed student assignments will become the property of the faculty and will be subject to destruction six months after the completion of any given academic term. 2

3 Date Week of: January 6 January 11 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8 Topic/Event Welcome & Introductions Job Analysis and Design Human Resource Planning Legal Issues & Diversity Recruitment Selection Advance Reading - Text/Chapters Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 February 22 Mid Term Test (25%): Chapter 7 Wednesday February 24 Orientation & Training February 29 Performance Appraisal Chapter 8 March 7 Compensation Chapter 9 March 14 Benefits Chapter 10 March 21 Managing Employee Relations Chapter 11 March 28 Chapter 12 Safety in the Workplace April 4 Global Human Resources Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Course Review Term Paper Term DUE Paper April DUE 6 (30 (30 %) %) 3

4 Term Paper for HRIR 2440 Human Resource Management For this assignment you will apply the basic concepts and techniques of HRM to a realistic problem. Select from one of three options below: Option A: Identify a specific job position which your organization is seeking to fill. Based on the job analysis results develop a selection procedure for that job. Discuss the specific steps of the selection procedure and the rational for them. For example, if the selection procedure includes an employment interview, outline the specific questions that will be asked and give the reasons for their inclusion. Option B: Identify a specific job which your organization needs to set up a training program Based on the job analysis results develop a training program for that job. Discuss the specific steps of the training program and the rational for them. For example, if the program includes a simulation, outline the specific exercises to be used and give reasons for their inclusion. The paper has a maximum length of 3000 words (including footnotes, references, appendices, etc.) The due date for the paper is April 6, The paper will be graded on content and mechanics. Content is restricted to the substance of what you say. Mechanics includes a variety of things such as grammar, punctuation, organization of material, appearance of paper, clarity, spelling etc 4

5 Academic Integrity It is critical to the reputation of the Asper School of Business and of our degrees, that everyone associated with our faculty behave with the highest academic integrity. As the faculty that helps create business and government leaders, we have a special obligation to ensure that our ethical standards are beyond reproach. Any dishonesty in our academic transactions violates this trust. The University of Manitoba General Calendar addresses the issue of academic dishonesty under the heading Plagiarism and Cheating. Specifically, acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to: - using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and without referencing the source of these words - duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source - paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas of another person, whether written or verbal (e.g., personal communications, ideas from a verbal presentation) without referencing the source - copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment - providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment - taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test (crib notes) - impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the purpose of submitting academic work or writing any test or examination - stealing or mutilating library materials - accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting - changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned - submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without discussions with the instructors involved Group Projects and Group Work Many courses in the Asper School of Business require group projects. Students should be aware that group projects are subject to the same rules regarding academic dishonesty. Because of the unique nature of group projects, all group members should exercise special care to ensure that the group project does not violate the policy on Academic Integrity. Should a violation occur, group members are jointly accountable unless the violation can be attributed to a specific individual(s). Some courses, while not requiring group projects, encourage students to work together in groups (or at least do not prohibit it) before submitting individual assignments. Students are encouraged to discuss this issue as it relates to academic integrity with their instructor to avoid violating this policy. In the Asper School of Business, all suspected cases of academic dishonesty are passed to the Dean' s office in order to ensure consistency of treatment. / 5