Human Resource Management by R. Wayne Monday. 12th Edition - Copyright ISBN: Publisher: Prentice Hall.

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1 BADM 282: Human Resource Management (3 Credits) Course Description A course that is a survey of human resource management, including job analysis, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, compensation, training and labor relations. The impact of environmental influences, such as legislation, court decisions and unions on human resource activities are addressed. Textbooks Human Resource Management by R. Wayne Monday. 12th Edition - Copyright ISBN: Publisher: Prentice Hall. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. ISBN: The NDSCS Bookstore also carries the text. (Click to go to bookstore site) Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the importance of managing equal opportunity and diversity issues Compare and contrast the demands of personnel planning and recruitment Understand the personnel selection process, testing concepts, types of tests, and selection techniques Appraise the organizational activities and programs that address the training and development of employees Understand the performance appraisal process and the different tools and methods available Evaluate employee compensation, incentives and benefits Examine the workplace communication of fair treatment and employee discipline with ethical behavior between employer and employee Discuss the basics of labor law, collective bargaining and union relations Assess the programs, practices and services that promote physical and mental wellbeing of individuals in the workplace Define workplace violence Win friends and influence people Course Policies and Procedures You can contact me in any way that is easiest and best for you in the particular instance. There are several areas inside the course area that you can post a message -- keep in mind that these posted comments are visible to everyone enrolled in the class. Many times, this is appropriate and exactly what you want; however, there may be other times you may have comments or questions that you want to be more private. At these times please contact me by or by phone. I will check my regularly during the work week you need to do the same! It is critical that you check your at least every hours... it is also critical that you come into the class at least every hours to look for postings etc.

2 If I expect to be unavailable for more than hours, I will notify you by or a posting. I will appreciate it greatly if you would do the same. Access Policy: Computer Failures and Viruses Online students must maintain computer access at all times to the online course. Lack of computer access as an excuse for late work or missed exam/quiz will NOT be accepted. Review the Policy to learn how you can take a proactive approach to your online success. Student Attendance Regular attendance and completion of all assignments, on time and as scheduled, is important to your success in this course. As your instructor, if I am unexpectedly unavailable and may be delayed in reviewing or correcting assignments, I will notify the class of this as a sign of courtesy and respect. An online student who does not submit class work for ten (10) consecutive calendar days may be dropped from the course. Efforts to contact inactive students are attempted as soon as each semester begins; however, if there is no response from the student and inactivity continues, a drop will be enacted. The following action may be taken regarding irregular attendance: 1) Dropped from a course or program; 2) Course grade may be lowered; 3) Termination of financial aid assistance; 4) Cancellation of registration; ) Restriction from extra-curricular activities; or 6) Any other judgments deemed necessary. See the entire NDSCS Attendance Policy Updated policy effective summer 2007 Online Discussions The online discussions are required activities, and full participation is essential for your success of this course. Be certain to read all discussion postings so you don't miss out on learning from others. Refer to the specific Discussion expectations under Discussion Grading Criteria. Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines The practices of courtesy and respect that apply in the traditional classroom also apply online. However, the expectations and practice differ in the online classroom to a greater extent. Print and review the Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines for future reference.

3 Assignments Please follow the order of units as listed within the Course Navigation area (located at the left.) Each unit will build onto the next one and will be accessible according to the posted Schedule. Assignments and quizzes within each chapter are due within specified time frames. Refer to the Schedule for specific due dates. Assignments not completed by the specified deadline will not be given any credit. No points will be assigned for incomplete assignments. Be prepared to spend at least four (4) hours per week in the online class, studying, and completing assignments. Submitting Assignments All assignments should be turned in via Dropbox unless otherwise specified. You are strongly encouraged to make hard copies of your assignments and communications with the instructor to avoid losing data in the case of technical issues. At the first sign of problems, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) immediately. It is your responsibility to access the class on another computer in the event of hardware or software problems. If your problems are not cleared up within 12 hours, contact the instructor by telephone to make other arrangements. Student-Instructor Communications While an online class is available 24 hours a day and offers greater flexibility for the student and instructor, keep in mind that your instructor will not be available 24 hours a day. I will check my , voic , and Cyber Office messages on a regular basis, but there may be times when I am unavailable due to other commitments and job responsibilities. I will respond to , voic , or Cyber Office messages as time allows. When sending an , please include your full name so I know to whom I'm responding. Often, the address does not indicate who is sending the message. Help Desk For technical problems like not being able to view a page, slowness issues, problems viewing video or hearing audio, things not working as they should, please contact the 24/7 ecollege helpdesk at (303) , or them at helpdesk@ndscsonline.org. They do not answer homework questions; send those to me. Grading Policy Your performance in this class will be based on the quality and accuracy of your assignments, quizzes, and exams. Assignments that do not meet the deadlines given by the instructor will not be accepted.

4 Letter grades will be awarded as follows: 90%-100% = A 80%-89% = B 70%-79% = C 60%-69% = D Discussion Grading Criteria Points will be earned in the gradebook for your participation in the assigned discussions. Points will be assigned using the following method and may be computed on a combination of columns 1 through 3: Each discussion is worth 20 points. (BEST) Pts (GOOD) Pts You respond with an opinion or information 10 pertinent to the topic. Use two or more complete sentences. 0-1 spelling or grammar errors Total Possible Points Rubric #1 You respond with an opinion or information that is pertinent to the topic but in only one sentence. 2-3 spelling or grammar errors 20 Total Possible Points Rubric # (MINIMUM) You respond with an opinion or information not pertinent to the topic. 4 or more spelling or grammar errors Total Possible Points Rubric #3 Pts Tie to Program Assessment Outcomes 1. Prepare students for mid-management level employment in business. 2. Encourage and develop entrepreneurial opportunities for self-employment. 3. Provide general education and related instruction to allow students to grow within their chosen occupational field. 4. Develop students abilities in human relations, communications and other aspects of general education. Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and be eligible for transfer to a four-year institution.

5 Academic Integrity Integrity is an NDSCS core value and there is an expectation that all students, as members of the college community, adhere to the highest levels of academic integrity. Dishonesty in class, laboratory, shop work or tests is regarded as a serious offense and is subject to disciplinary action by the instructor and dean of the respective division. For more information, refer to the NDSCS Student Planner or college catalog under College Policies and Basic Regulations of conduct. Types of Misconduct Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. Fabrication: Intentionally and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise. Facilitating academic dishonesty: Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one s own in any academic exercise. Disabilities and Special Needs If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and the Disability Support Services Office, 21 Mildred Johnson Library (phone , or toll-free ext ) as early as possible in the term. Tuition/Fees See tuition and fee information, Refund Policy and Withdrawal Schedule information in the NDSCS Online site under Financial Information. Tuition and fee costs do not include books, software, supplies and other program or course fees which may vary by program. Instructor Information Kathy Marquette, Associate Professor Kathy.Marquette@ndscs.edu Phone: or ext. 29 Fax: Date of Revision: July 2011