ADCP 345. Sections: C, D & E. Human Resource Management. Course Syllabus

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1 ADCP 345 Sections: C, D & E Human Resource Management Course Syllabus Instructor: Telephone: Jean B. Saulsberry (901) (Office) (901) (Cell Phone) Textbook: Authors: Edition: [email protected] Human Resource Management Robert L. Mathis & John H. Jackson 13th ISBN# Course Objectives: Students will learn key Human Resource practices as recruitment, selection, training, compensation, performance appraisals and laws that constrain these practices. Students will come to understand how these practices can be successfully developed and implemented in the context of today s environment. Students will develop an understanding of HR importance to an organization and learn about the manager s role in the HR process Course Requirements: 1. Please come to class prepared to discuss the chapter readings and present a thorough written brief on the assigned cases. Each case must be at least 1 full page in length (12 font). Case studies must be submitted at the beginning of each class. copies will not be accepted. These cases will be checked for content, grammar, use of examples and must answer the questions associated with each case. Strong emphasis in grading will be placed on individuality and originality. Questions concerning these papers may be presented to the instructor at any time.

2 2. Final Exam: Students are expected to choose a topic from the fourteen (14) that are listed in the syllabus. Each paper should be at least 10 pages in length and should follow the APA Style of writing (please see the attached examples). To avoid plagiarism, all papers should include in-text citations as well as a reference page. There are no limits to the number of citations used. Students must prepare a PowerPoint for the final presentation. Additional information on this assignment will be given each week. Attendance in this class is crucial to the successful completion of this assignment as the concepts discussed in class are to be included within your paper. Grading Scale: = A = B = C = D Below 700 = F Weights: Written Case Study Brief 400pts Supplemental Class Discussion Cases 200pts Attendance and Participation Final Paper 50 pts 400pts.

3 Chapter Discussion and Case Studies Chapter 3. Equal Employment Opportunity.73 Case Study Religious Accommodations? Chapter 4..Workers, Jobs, and Analysis..110 Case Study..ROWE and Flexible work and Success at BestBuy Chapter 5 Human Resource Planning and Retention.146 Case Study Accenture - Retaining for Itself Chapter 11.Total Rewards and Compensation..360 Case Study Pay for Performance Enhance Management at Scripps Health Chapter 15 Employee Rights and Responsibilities 504 Case Study.Dealing with Workplace Bullying 534

4 Supplemental Cases for Class Discussion Chapter 3 Mitsubishi Believes in EEOC Now Chapter 4 Keep on Trackin? The Reluctant Receptionist Jobs and Work at R.R. Donnelley Chapter 5 Alegent Health Inside the Clothing Store Chapter 11 Compensation Changes at J C Penney Scientific Turmoil Chapter 15 Employer Liable for Appearance Actions George Faces Challenges

5 Topics for Final Paper Outsourcing: When Does It Make Cents? Understanding Individual Employee Performance: Ability, Motivation, and Beyond Understanding and Controlling Absenteeism From EEO to Affirmative Action to Management of Diversity: An Evolutionary Process An Evaluation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Has It Accomplished Its Purposes? Understanding Legal Standards Applied to Two Types of Discrimination: Disparate Treatment and Disparate Impact Key Women s Issues: Pregnancy Discrimination, Pay Equity, and the Glass Ceiling Establishing Effective Policies and Procedures to Deal with Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment and the Law: An Interpretation of Supreme Court Decisions Work Place Romances: Should Employers Regulate Dating Between Employees? Evaluation of the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC): Policies, Programs, and Priorities Diversity Training: The Positives and Negatives Equitable Compensation: Great in Theory Difficult in Practice The Erosion of Employment-at-Will Doctrine: An Analysis of Exceptions Disabilities Act: LeMoyne-Owen College recognizes all provisions of the American with Disabilities Act of 1991 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and prohibits discrimination based upon disabilities. No otherwise qualified disabled individual, solely by reason of such disability, is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or is subjected to discrimination in programs sponsored by LeMoyne-Owen College. This syllabus may change due to a number of circumstances