TROY Online. HRM 6603 Human Resource Management XTIC. Term 4, March 14 May 15, 2016

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1 TROY Online Human Resource Management XTIC Term 4, 2016 March 14 May 15, 2016 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. Instructor Information Professor of HRM/Management Phone: I will communicate with you via the address provided for each of you on blackboard. I am available by or by phone and will return all messages within 24 hours Monday to Thursday and within 48 hours Friday through Sunday. I check the Ask the Instructor discussion board on a regular basis. This discussion board is best used for questions that pertain to the course, and that have application to most if not all students in the class. I monitor my (mhannay@troy.edu) throughout the day and will return phone calls as soon as possible. Please leave detailed messages and clear phone numbers. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I will respond quickly. I am available by phone Monday to Friday from 9am 7pm Eastern time (which is one hour ahead of central time).i will provide an announcement on the Announcements page at the beginning of each week outlining our plan for the week. I will actively participate on each discussion board and post your grades for each week's discussion by the beginning of the following week. Your multiple choice tests will be graded online through the blackboard system. Papers will be returned to you, with comments, as soon as possible. My goal, depending on class size, is to return them within one week of my receiving them. Instructor Education Dr. Hannay holds: B.A. from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Master of Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada Ph.D. in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada Associate Chair 1

2 Dr. Bill Heisler Associate Chair Management & Marketing This is provided in the event you cannot resolve a situation with me. PLEASE do not contact Dr. Heisler with a question, problem or concern unless you have first contacted me and you have not received a response from me within 48 hours, or you do not agree with my response. For grade appeals, please consult the appropriate Graduate Catalog for areas of permissible appeal. Course Description The study of the management of people at work with emphasis on recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating, and rewarding personnel. The study of the use of technology to streamline HR activities. Course Objectives To establish basic knowledge and practical familiarity with the major functional areas of human resource management oriented toward strategic application; to become familiar with the uses of technology in HR to allow greater HR focus on strategic activities. This is the initiating course in the field of human resource management. For students pursuing the MSHRM degree, this course will provide an overview of the field and introduce the functional areas that must be mastered during the program. For all students, the course will provide familiarity with the principles and theories relevant to good human resource practices in any job or career. Should be taken as first course in MSHRM program. Expectations for Student Engagement The normal expectation of study time for graduate study is 2-3 hours of study outside of class for every hour spent in class. This amounts to a total of hours per week. While individual competencies vary, those desirous of enhancing their success in this course should attempt to achieve this level of engagement. Graduate study requires a serious commitment of time and mental focus which should be considered in light of other responsibilities such as employment and family demands. Therefore, we recommend that you discuss your educational plan each term with your employer and family who may be willing to work with you so that you can set aside the focused time needed for reading, study, and completion of written assignments. Student Learning Outcomes On completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Identify and describe the roles played by members of the HRM function in organizational strategy formulation. 2. Discuss the major functions of human resource management (including staffing, training and development, performance management, compensation, health and safety, and employee/labor relations) and their contribution to organizational success. 3. Summarize major EEO and other employment-related legislation and their application in the organization. 4. Analyze cultural differences in the global environment and their impact on workforce practices. 5. Identify and examine ethical issues associated with various HRM practices. 6. Apply HR strategy interventions in a case scenario. Course Prerequisites 2

3 Graduate standing and completion of any required foundation courses. This is an introductory course and should be completed prior to other core HRM requirements. Specific Course Requirements Students are required to: Upon Enrollment: Check announcements, read syllabus, check address to be sure it s correct, complete assigned reading. An Announcement will be posted at the start of each week which you are required to read. Discussion Board: In week one you are required to introduce yourself in the blackboard Discussion Board site. In the following weeks you will complete the listed exercises and participate in every discussion pertinent to those exercises (you will post a response to the discussion item and return at least once later in the week to respond to input from your fellow classmates). You are required to read all postings on the discussion boards! Tests: Test #1 in week five, Test #2 in week nine. Test #1 will require a proctor as per the requirements for graduate business education provided by Troy Online. This course begins on Sunday at 8:00 am central time and ends on Saturday at 11:00 pm central time. Late submissions for any assignments will usually not be accepted. Consideration will be given in cases of emergencies such as hospitalization or other circumstances beyond the control of the student, where documentation is available and the instructor has been informed prior to the due date. Please see the Make-up work policy below. Entrance Competencies Students must be able to navigate Blackboard and the Internet, read and follow the syllabus, and ask questions if something is not clear. Students are expected to participate in the discussions and all other activities. Students should have effective reading comprehension and writing skills and an understanding of the basic principles of management. Required Textbooks Noe, Raymond A., John R. Hollenbeck, Barry Gerhart, Patrick M. Wright. Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage. 9th edition (2015) McGraw-Hill Irwin ISBN: Students should have their text the first week of class. Not having your book will not be an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the Late Registration section for further guidance. The official textbook provider for the Global Campus/Troy Online of Troy University is Barnes and Nobles. The Website for textbook purchases is Attendance Policy Although physical class meetings are not part of this course, participation in all interactive learning activities is required. Submitting Assignments The weekly discussions will be completed on the appropriate area (designated by week) in the Discussion Board area of Blackboard. 3

4 Tests will be completed online through blackboard. Test #1 will require a proctor Test #2 will not require a proctor. Make-Up Work Policy Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of any type (i.e., 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 if the excuse is acceptable to the instructor. "Computer problems" and work after-the-fact are not an acceptable excuses. Late research papers, if accepted, will carry an automatic grade deduction of 20%. No work will be accepted if it is more than three days after the due date. THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK AVAIALBLE IN THIS COURSE. Method of Evaluation Week 1 Bio discussion Board not graded but it is REQUIRED Week 2, 4, 6 Discussions 18% (6% each) graded out of 10 points Week 3 Discussion 12% graded out of 10 points Test #1 30% Test #2 40% 100% More information about grading on the Discussion Boards is provided under the Week 1 Assignments button on blackboard Discussion Board Rules and Requirements link. All grades will be posted in the student grade book in Blackboard and will be assigned according to the following scale: A % B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F 59% and below Examination Schedule and Instructions Test #1 in Week 5 and Test #2 in Week 9 will be timed, multiple choice tests of 50 questions each and will be completed online through Blackboard. Grades will be available upon completion. All tests will be available under the Assessments tab on Blackboard. Test #1 will require a proctor. More information on proctors is available under the Student Resources tab on Blackboard. There will be one point deducted from your exam total for every minute you exceed the time limit. You are responsible for choosing an acceptable proctor and submitting the online proctor form to Troy Online before this exam begins. The proctor form will be available beginning Tuesday 4

5 of Week 2 of the term and you should start preparing immediately. All questions about the proctor form or proctor options should be directed to Troy Online. Contact info is available under the Student Resources link, Proctor Information. More detailed information about the exams is available under the Assessments button in Blackboard. Important Policies & Procedures A number of important policy items that apply to all Troy Online classes are included in the Policies and Procedures folder under the Syllabus button in this course. Students should read and be familiar with these are other policies: Late Registration, Incomplete Grade Policy, TROY , Internet Access, Student Expectations, Plagiarism 5

6 Course Schedule Human Resource Management Course Schedule: Readings and Assignments Week Topic/Text Readings Assignments Due Date 1 Chp 1: Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage Chp 2: Strategic Human Resource Management LaPointe & Heisler on HR s Role in Mergers & Acquisitions 2 Chp 3: The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety Chp 4: The Analysis and Design of Work HR Case Law HR Legislation Job Design/Redesign 3 Chp 5: Human Resource Planning and Recruitment Chp 6: Selection and Placement Negligent HR Practices Biographical Sketch on Discussion Board (DB) located under the Class Discussion tab Details about weekly assignments are outlined under the Assignments tab. This assignment and all subsequent assignments on this syllabus will be available under the Assignments tab and then under the link for the appropriate week of the course. Additional Readings will be available in the appropriate Weekly Assignment folders. Complete the Preferred Organizational Structure scale and the complete the questions about the results on the DB Watch the online DVD Diversity in Hiring. Post your the questions which will be available on the DB This DB will be graded in detail and is worth 12% of your final grade Saturday 6

7 4 Chp 7: Training Chp 8: Performance Management The Training Function 5 Chp 9: Employee Development Chp 10: Employee Separation and Retention Fear of Firing Progressive Discipline vs. Grievances Complete the Compensation Performance Appraisal exercise and post your the questions on the DB Complete the Test covering Chapters 1-8 only. It will be a 50 question multiple choice test available under the Assessments tab on blackboard Midterm due by Saturday (11:00 pm CT) 6 Chp 11: Pay Structure Decisions Chp 12: Recognizing Employee Contributions with Pay The Compensation Function Werling s FLSA Audit 7 Chp 13: Employee Benefits Chp 14: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations 8 Chp 15: Managing Human Resources Globally Chp 16: Strategically Managing the HRM Function Watch the online DVD Working for the Best: The Container Store Post your the questions on the DB Review and prepare for the final test Watch video - Hollywood Labor Unions: Building Relationships Review and prepare for the final test Watch video - HR in Alignment: The Link to Business Results at Sysco Food Services 9 Complete the Test covering Chapters It will be a 50 question multiple choice test available under the Assessments tab on blackboard Friday (midnight CT) 7