Online Course Syllabus BA452 Management of Human Resources. Important Notes:

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1 Online Course Syllabus BA452 Management of Human Resources Course Description Prerequisites Course Outcomes Course Materials Grading Criteria Assignments Important Notes: This document provides an overview of expectations for this online course and is subject to change prior to the term start. Changes may also occur during the term due to faculty or SPS Distance Learning course updates. Some links may only be active once the term starts. For this course you must check the Regis Bookstore: for the most current online course material information. Course Description Course Description Prerequisites Course Outcomes Course Materials Grading Criteria Assignments Examines the nature and challenge of personnel management form mechanics to social responsibility, the organization of a work force, and the development and management of human resources. Studies creating a favorable work environment including management and labor relations, remuneration, and security for employees. Prerequisites None Course Outcomes In this course students will acquire and apply knowledge regarding:

2 The value of human capital, strategic and staff planning as critical elements for HRM and overall organizational success. The employment life cycle from training, employee development, performance evaluation, and performance management. Human resource systems, both technical and organizational, within the organization including: employee/labor relations, compensation, and benefit systems. Policy dynamics and legal requirements of the human resource function. Note: The learning outcomes for each week of the course are based on both the content provided online by the facilitator and the assigned readings in the text. Make sure all required readings are completed for each week. Course Materials Textbooks Noe, Raymond A., [et. al.] 5th Edition. Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage. Publisher Web Site This web site offers students the opportunity to take practice online quizzes, read additional case studies, and access chapter specific Web sites. Grading Criteria 1. Forum Activities and Participation (Discussion Questions and Case Study Analyses in Weeks 4 and 7) 25% 2. Interview 20% 3. Final Case Analysis 30%

3 4. Written Assignments 25% Written papers will be graded based on the following: 1. Content 50% 2. Quality of research 20% 3. Critical analysis 20% 4. Grammar, spelling, etc. 10% Discussion Questions Students will provide feedback related to discussion questions developed within the forum. These questions will be based on specific relevant topics from the field of HRM. Case Study Analyses Several case studies will be presented to students throughout the course. Students will be asked to develop, write, and analyze several case studies. Successful completion of this assignment will use the following format: Interview 1. Overview of the case study this is a general summary of the case study. 2. HR issues involved this is a listing of the specific Human Resource issues involved in the case study. 3. Discussion of HR issues this discusses the issues in detail relating the issues to topics covered in the required text. 4. Student Opinions this allows the student to discuss his/her opinion related to the case study and its outcome. It will also allow the student to give possible solutions to the problems stated in the case study. Students will pick either the Human Resource Manager in their organization or choose an organization and HR manager to interview (interview should last approximately 45 minutes). Interview questions will be developed in the first week based on peer feedback. This interview will be designed to examine the role of the

4 HR manager in day-to-day operations as well as long range strategic planning and will tie in to topics to be covered in the course. Final Case Analysis In week 8 you will perform a Final Case Analysis. The Final Case Analysis will be ed to you by the class facilitator during week 8 and must be completed and ed back to the facilitator by the end of the course. Online Course Assignments BA452 Week: Course Dynamics This course is designed to allow the student to utilize several learning modalities in the completion of required assignments. During each week of the class the student will be required to do the following: 1. Read the assigned reading in the text as well as possible outside readings such as professional journals, magazine articles, etc. 2. Post materials to and participate in the forum. 3. Develop a written discussion of a topic chosen by the student. Specific requirements of this written assignment are presented in the weekly activities module. 4. Final Case Analysis. Specifics presented in the weekly activities module. Course Assignments Week 1:

5 Read the Study Guide and complete the Forum Tour. Read the Syllabus. All students should also be familiar with the Tips and Guidelines and Library Resources. Textbook: Chapters 1 and 2; Pages Introduce yourself to your facilitator and co-learners in the Forum by the end of the day Wednesday. 2. Traditional roles and responsibilities of the HR professional. 3. Submit Five interview questions for HR Professional. Week 2: Textbook: Chapters 15 and 16; Pages Human Resource Management Outsourcing.

6 Week 3: Textbook: Chapters 5, 6, and 7; Pages HR Interview and HR Survey. Texas Instruments "Fit Check" Questionnaire. Week 4: Textbook: Chapters 8, 9, and 10; Pages Case Study: Employment. Week 5:

7 Textbook: Chapters 4 and 11; Pages and Job Description. Week 6: Textbook: Chapters 12 and 13; Pages Employee Benefits. Week 7:

8 Textbook: Chapters 3 and 14; Pages and Case Study: Sexual Harassment. Week 8: No assigned reading in text. Final Case Analysis: See week 8 for more details. Complete the online evaluation form located at the bottom of the Week by Week Regis University. All Rights Reserved. Please contact [email protected] with questions or to report problems with this Web site.