School of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences Human Resource Information Systems HRD 319 - Course Syllabus Fall 2010 Wade A. McNair, Psy.D.
Table of Contents Table of Contents... 2 General Course Information... 3 University Notices... 4 Accomodations for Individuals with Disabilities... 4 Academic Integrity... 4 CGU Writing Center... 4 Course Syllabus... 5 Course Description... 5 Course Objectives... 5 Attendance and Timely Arrival to Class... 5 Use of SAKAI... 5 Course Expectations... 6 Grading... 6 Reading and Assignment Schedule... 6 Assignment Instructions... 7 Claremont Graduate University The missin of Claremong Graduate University is to prepare a diverse group of outstanding individuals to assume leadership roles in the worldwide community through teaching, research, and practice in selected fields. School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences The School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences is committed to conducting social science research that will influence constructive social change, and to providing scholars and practioners the means to influence the direction of institutions for the betterment of society. Wade A. McNair. All Rights Reserved. 2
General Course Information Semester: Fall 2010 Session Times: Wednesdays, 7:00 9:50pm Session Dates: Session 1 Wednesday, October 20 th Session 2 Wednesday, October 27 th Session 3 Wednesday, November 3 rd Session 4 Wednesday, November 10 th Session 5 Wednesday, November 17 th Session 6 Wednesday, November 24 th Session 7 Wednesday, December 1 st Session Location: Academic Computing 108 Required Textbook: Required Case Study: Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions by M. Kavenagh and M. Thite (2009). Transforming Human Resources at Novartis: The Human Resources Information Systems. Stanford Graduate School of Business. (Case #HR22 at www.hbr.org). Recommended Texts: A Pocket Style Manual by Diana Hacker (5 th Ed.) Professor Contact Info: Wade A. McNair wade.mcnair@cgu.edu 714.459.7158 (evoice) Professor Office Hours: By Appointment Only Wade A. McNair. All Rights Reserved. 3
University Notices Accomodations for Individuals with Disabilities Claremont Graduate University is committed to offering auxiliary aids and services to students with verifiable disabilities, in compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To ensure that their individual needs are addressed, students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students at 909.621.8965. Academic Integrity Plagerism is a most serious offence in academia, subject to severe sanctions, including expulsion from school. Ignorance is no excuse, so it is important that you know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Plagiarism is presenting words or ideas of another without giving appropriate credit. Even if plagiarism is unintentional, it is still a serious breach of ethical standards in academia, and the plagiarist is subject to sanctions. It is your responsibility to make sure that your reader can determine the source of all the ideas and words that you present. CGU Writing Center The Writing Center, in Harper Hall 14, offers prompt, individual consulting sessions to any CGU student who would like assistance with writing projects (papers, dissertations, articles, proposals, applications, etc.). Students receive eight free sessions each semester.the instructors are trained, qualified CGU students with teaching and/or tutoring experience and can be reached at 909.607.2635. Wade A. McNair. All Rights Reserved. 4
Course Syllabus Course Description Students will investigate the complex field of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) including with how communication in organizations is facilitated or impeded by existing structure and processes, methods for improving communication flows and facilitating technology implementations and change management. Emphasis placed on rational decision making, diagnosing the relationship between an organization's mission and culture, facilitating system-wide change, and improving organizational effectiveness through the use of technology. Course Objectives The Essential Objectives for this course, are: Learning Fundamental Principles, Generalizations, and Theories Learning to Apply Course Material to Improve Thinking, Problem Solving & Decisions Developing Specific Skills, Competencies, and Points of View Needed By Professionals Learning to Analyze and Critically Evaluate Ideas, Arguments, and Points of View Attendance and Timely Arrival to Class You are expected to be in attendance and on time for each and every class session. Class begins promptly at the scheduled time. You will be considered tardy any time you arrive after that assigned time. Please be aware of the following: 20 Points will be deducted for each class missed, without exception. 10 Points will be deducted for each time a student is late to class or from break. Missing two (2) classes will result in a mandatory withdrawl or failing grade. Timely arrival and class attendance impacts your classmates, your personal quality of learning, and your final grade. Students are required to notify the professor of any possible absence or tardiness prior to the day it occurs, except in emergency situations. Use of SAKAI This course incorporates SAKAI online support for students. Course documents will be posted online for students and students will be expected to submit all assignments via SAKAI for grading. For questions regarding the use of the SAKAI system, go to: http://sakai.claremont.edu It is the student s responsibility to be familiar with SAKAI and to ensure assignments are submitted online prior to the start of the class it is due. All assignments are to be in MLA style. A sample paper will be uploaded to SAKAI. All assignments must be in Portable Document Format (PDF). PrimoPDF is free software available online if you do not already have the software needed to create PDF s. Wade A. McNair. All Rights Reserved. 5
Course Expectations Grading There are a total of 400 points in this course. Your grade will be determined by your class participation and the successful completion of the following assignment areas: Application Papers (5 x 60 points each) = 300 points Integration Project / Presentation = 100 points Your course grade will be based on earned Assignments points. There are a total of 400 possible points to be earned. The points will breakdown as follows: A 380 400 C 296 307 A- 360 379 C- 280 294 B+ 348 359 D+ 272 279 B 336 347 D 260 271 B- 320 335 D- 252 259 C+ 308 319 F less than 252 Please contact me with any questions prior to the paper due date. All grades are final. Reading and Assignment Schedule No assignments will be accepted late. Papers are considered late after the start of class on the day it is due. Week Textbook Reading Discussion Questions Application Papers 1 ~ 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1: Evolution of HRM and HRIS Chapter 2: Database Concepts and Applications in HRIS Chapter 3: Systems Considerations in Design of an HRIS Chapter 4: HRIS Needs Analysis Chapter 5: System Design and Acquisition Chapter 6: Cost Justifying HRIS Investments Chapter 7: Project Management Development Chapter 8: Change Management Chapter 9: HR Administrationand HRIS Chapter 10: Job Analysis and HR Planning Chapter 11: Recruitment and Selection Chapter 12: Training and Development Chapter 13: Performance Management Chapter 14: International HRM Chapter 15: Information Security and Privacy ~ 1, 2, 5 1, 2, 11 11, 12, 17 1, 2, 3 1, 3, 6 2, 3, 5 4, 5, 6 1, 3, 7 1, 3, 8 1, 4, 5 2, 4, 5 1, 4, 10 1, 4, 6 1, 5, 9 1, 2, 5 ~ Application Paper #1 Application Paper #2 Application Paper #3 Application Paper #4 Application Paper #5 7 Chapter 16: The Future of HRIS ~ Integration Project Wade A. McNair. All Rights Reserved. 6
Assignment Instructions Application Papers (60 points each) During the course, you will complete five Application Papers. Each paper will be 7-12 pages in length, and consist of the following three sections: Section 1: Text Chapters Review (45 points) For each of the three (3) chapters assigned, Complete the assigned questions in the Discussion Questions section. Complete all questions posed in the Case Questions section. Make sure to clearly identify Chapter and Section to insure proper credit is given. Section 2: Periodical / Journal Review (10 points) You will review one current periodical or journal article relating to our course topics. Compose a 1-2 page summary of the article, its key concepts, and its application to our field of study. Be prepared to share / present your findings. Section 3: Personal Learning (5 points) Each application paper should conclude with a 1 page reflection of your personal learning from the reading, application assignments and periodical / book review. From your personal learning, be sure to include one Useable Idea and one Class Discussion Question. Integration Project (100 points) Novartis, a Swiss healthcare and pharmaceutical company, is outsourcing Project Leadership for their HRIS implementation. You are a member of a consulting firm that is seeking the contract. Each consulting firm will have the opportunity to 1) present their solution to the Global HRIS Team and 2) submit their formal proposal for review. Presentations are limited to a 15-20 minute timeframe. Presentations will take place during the final week of class Proposals will be submitted at the time of each presentation. Although the Novartis case is dated (2003), each firm should present their their solution and proposal in current time. In this competitive environment, only one project will win the contract. Remaining projects will be ranked and graded according. All client information required for this project can be found in the Required Case Study: Transforming Human Resources at Novartis: The Human Resources Information Systems. by Stanford Graduate School of Business (Case #HR22 available at www.hbr.org). Wade A. McNair. All Rights Reserved. 7