etroy Master Course Syllabus SFM 6644: Human Resource Management in Sport and Physical Activity Term 3, 2016

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1 etroy Master Course Syllabus Term 3, For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to make minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via or Blackboard announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course. etroy Courses at Troy University All etroy courses at Troy University utilize the Blackboard Learning System. In every etroy course, students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically check for updates at least every 48 hours. Remember: This is not a correspondence course in which a student may work at his/her own pace. Each week there are assignments, online discussions, online activities and/or exams with due dates. Refer to the schedule at the end of the syllabus for more information. Instructor Information Packianathan Chella Chelladurai, Ph.D. Phone: Landline: (519) Mobile: chella@troy.edu Instructor Education Islamiah College, University of Madras, India. B.Com Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education, University of Madras. D.P.E 1954 University of Western Ontario, - Physical Education M.A University of Waterloo, - Management Science M.A.Sc University of Waterloo Management Science Ph.D HONORARY DEGREE Page 1

2 Doctor of Laws (LL.D.). The University of Western Ontario, Canada Course Description This course focuses on management of human resources within sport and physical activity organizations. The course will explore the organizational processes of job design, staffing, leadership, performance appraisal, and reward systems. Desired outcomes of job satisfaction and organizational commitment are examined. Course Objectives 1. Explain the significance and type of human resources in sport and recreation organizations. 2. Understand significant individual difference factors (e.g., personality) that impact the functioning of individuals in organization. 3. Comprehend the concepts of person-organization fit and person-job fit. 4. Explain the concept of organizational justice and its relevance to human resource management. 5. Understand the HRM practices of job design, staffing, performance appraisal, and reward systems. 6. Explain the outcomes of job satisfaction and organizational commitment and their effects on individuals and their performance. 7. Be able to analyze a sports organization and its human resource practices and advance some suggestions to enhance HRM in that organization. Student Learning Outcomes Students will be able to explain how an organization s human resource practices contribute to (or thwart) the creation of person-organization fit and person-job fit. Required Textbooks Chelladurai, P. (2006). Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation. 2 nd Edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (ISBN-10: ; ISBN-13: ) Assigned Readings: Additional readings may be assigned throughout the semester. The official textbook provider for the Global Campus/eTROY of Troy University is Barnes and Nobles. The Website for textbook purchases is Students should have their textbook by the first week of class. Not having your textbook is not an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the Late Registration section for further guidance. Attendance Policy Page 2

3 In addition to interaction via Blackboard and contact, you are required to contact the instructor via or telephone by the first day of the term for an initial briefing. Although physical class meetings are not part of this course, participation in all interactive, learning activities is required. Make-Up Work Policy Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of any type (e.g., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this course, notify the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in failure for an assignment and/or failure of the course. (See Attendance Policy.) If I have not heard from you by the deadline dates for assignments, exams, or forums, no make-up work will be allowed (unless extraordinary circumstances exist, such as hospitalization). Requests for extensions must be made in advance and accompanied by appropriate written documentation. Computer problems is not an acceptable excuse. Method of Evaluation 2 Exams at 24 points each = 48 points (48% of grade) 1 Term Paper = 30 points (30% of grade) Threaded discussions (4 X 5 points) = 20 points (20% of grade) Participation in End of Course Survey = 2 points (2% of grade) POINT TOTAL = 100 points Examination Schedule and Instructions The exams will be essay type. They will be available for a specific time period. See the Course Schedule in the back of this syllabus for the dates during which time the exams will be available. The exams will be delivered online via Blackboard. They will be found in the Assignments section. The mid-term exam will be open book and will be of 3-hour duration. The final exam will however be closed book and proctored. The time limit for the final is two hours. See the exam instructions for the time limit and proctored final exam. Late Registration Registration During The First Week of the Term If you register during the first week of the term, you will already be one week behind. If you fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and Week #2's work by the end of Page 3

4 Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant percentage of the term's lessons. If you do not feel you meet this deadline you should not enroll in the class. If you have registered, you should see your registrar, academic adviser, GoArmyEd or Military Education officer to discuss your options. Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the work you missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for late work after the deadlines in the Course Schedule. Incomplete Grade Policy Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course. If circumstances will prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student must complete a request for an incomplete grade. Note: A grade of Incomplete, I, is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade Form. Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final assignment or test of the term. A grade of I does not replace an F and will not be awarded for excessive absences. An I will only be awarded to a student presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework by the conclusion of the term. It is ultimately the instructor s decision to grant or deny a request for an incomplete grade, subject to the policy rules below: Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (I): The student must request that an incomplete be issued. The student s progress in the course must be satisfactory at the time of the request (e.g. the student must be passing the course), but is unable to complete the course grading requirements because of documented circumstances beyond his/her control. If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted. An I is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an F by not submitting all the work or by receiving an overall F average, then the F stands. TROY All students were required to obtain and use the TROY address that is automatically assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills, statements, s from instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu) address. All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct address is listed in Blackboard by the beginning of Week One. is the only way the instructor can, at least initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid address is provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that could affect your grade. Page 4

5 Your troy.edu address is the same as your Web Express user ID following Students are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY account. You can get to your account by logging onto the course and clicking . Internet Access This is an online class. Students must have access to a working computer and access to the Internet. Students can use a TROY computer lab (if available), a public library, etc., to insure they have access. Not having a computer or computer crashes are not acceptable excuses for late work. Have a back-up plan in place in case you have computer problems. COURSE SCHEDULE Dates Assignments After describing the service operations in sport and recreation and the significance of human resources to those operations, the attributes and roles of volunteers and professionals are outlined. Week 1 January 4-10, Readings: Text: Introduction Chapter 1 Volunteers Chapter 2 Professionals PP Files: Introduction Chapters 1 and 2 After explaining that the clients are part of the human resources of a sport organization, the discussion moves on to the discussion of ability as an Week 2 individual difference factor. January 11-17, Readings: Text: Chapter 3 Clients as Human Resources Chapter 4 Abilities Page 5

6 Week 3 January 18-24, PP Files: Chapters 3 and 4 Assignment: Threaded Discussion #1 Original post due midnight on January 14, Reaction to another post due midnight on January 17, This session addresses the effects of one s personality and value systems in the work context. Readings: Text: Chapter 5 Personality Chapter 6 Values PP Files: Chapters 5 and 6 In this session, individual motivation and the concept of organizational justice are described. Readings: Text: Chapter 7 Motivation Week 4 January 25-31, Chapter 8 Organizational Justice PP Files: Chapters 7 and 8 Assignment: Threaded Discussion #2 Original post due midnight on January 28, Reaction to another post due midnight on January 31, The designing of jobs and the process of staffing are outlined. In addition, the notion of careers is discussed. Readings: Text: Chapter 9 Job Design Week 5 February 1-7, Chapter 10 Staffing and Career Considerations PP Files: Chapters 9 and 10 Assignment: Test 1 (will cover chapters 1-8) Distributed February 1,, 1am Dye February 7, at 11 pm Page 6

7 Evaluation of individual performance and reward systems are the focus in this session. Readings: Text: Chapter 12 Performance Appraisal Week 6 February 8-14, Chapter 13 Reward Systems PP Files: Chapters 12 and 13 Assignment: Threaded Discussion #3 Original post due midnight on February 11, Reaction to another post due midnight on February 14, After describing the internal marketing, this session describes the outcome of job satisfaction. Readings: Text: Chapter 14 Internal Marketing Week 7 February 15-21, Chapter 15 Satisfaction PP Files: Chapters 14 and 15 Assignment: Threaded Discussion #4 Original post due midnight on February 18, Reaction to another post due midnight on February 21, The attitudinal outcome of organizational commitment is described. Week 8 February 22-28, Readings: Text: Chapter 16 Commitment PP Files: Chapters 16 Term Project: Due Date: February 28, by 11pm Week 9 February 29- March 6, Assignment: Test 2 will cover Chapters 9, 10, and chapters 12, 13 through 16. Distributed February 29, at 1.00am Due March 5, by pm. Page 7

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