Analyzes the major human resource management functions in organizations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Analyzes the major human resource management functions in organizations. Presents the various components of the human resource management process (planning, recruitment, selection, training/development, compensation, performance appraisal, labor relations, employee relations), and the associated activities to perform these functions. Highlights the human resource management responsibilities of all managers. Emphasizes job analysis considerations, the supporting role of human resource management to strategic planning, and the major government legislation affecting human resource management.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
DeNisi, A. & Griffin, R. W. (2012.) HR (1st ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.

Supplemental Resources
Ðurović, M. (2012). Human Resources Management – Strategic Aspect. Management (1820- 0222), (62), 83-88.

Huselid, M. A. (2011). Celebrating 50 Years: Looking back and looking forward: 50 years of Human Resource Management. Human Resource Management, 50(3), 309-312.

Martín-Alcázar, F., Romero-Fernández, P., & Sánchez-Gardey, G. (2012). Transforming human resource management systems to cope with diversity. Journal of Business Ethics, 107(4), 511-531.

Ogunyomi, O., Shadare, A., & Chidi, O. (2011). Current trends and future directions of human resource management practices: A review of literature. European Journal of Economics, Finance & Administrative Sciences, (29), 19-25.

Panel Addresses Legal, HR Perspectives on Workplace Bullying. (2011). HR Focus, 88(1), 5-6.

Parry, E. (2011). An examination of e-HRM as a means to increase the value of the HR function. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(5), 1146-1162.

Savaneviciene, A., & Stankeviciute, Z. (2011). Human resource management practices linkage with organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Economics & Management, 16, 921-928.

Terpstra, D. E., & Limpaphayom, W. (2012). Using evidence-based human resource practices for global competitiveness. International Journal of Business & Management, 8(12), 107-113.

Watkins, J. (2012). 13 things you need to know about compensation. Journal of Pension Benefits: Issues In Administration, 19(4), 32-40.

Websites
Join SHRM as a student Member at SHRM. http://www.shrm.org/Communities/StudentPrograms/Pages/default.aspx
The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). General format. Retrieved from http://www.shrm.org
United States Department of Labor. General format. Retrieved from http://www.dol.gov/

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.   Explain the human resource management process, its role in supporting the overall organizational strategies, and the various functions involved in human resource management.
2.   Differentiate between the basic human resource management responsibilities of all managers and the supporting roles of human resource managers.
3.   Explain how human resource management in small companies differs from that in large companies.
4.   Explain the key provisions of major government legislation affecting human resource management, including equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, health and safety, and labor relations.
5.   Summarize and explain the primary considerations impacting human resource management in support of international operations.
6.   Analyze business strategy to identify human resource requirements and formulate supporting HRM plans that can improve productivity and contribute to the firm’s competitiveness.
7.   Discuss job analysis, job descriptions, and specifications.
8.   Explain effective approaches to the broad spectrum of employee relations, including career development, fostering ethical behavior, discipline, labor relations, and dismissals.
9.   Analyze effective recruiting and selection strategies that can be used to meet organizational requirements.
10.   Analyze various techniques, considerations, and designs of employee compensation programs.
11.   Analyze various techniques, considerations, and designs of performance appraisal programs.
12.   Analyze orientation, training, and development programs that improve productivity.
13.   Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource management.
14.   Write clearly and concisely about human resource management using proper writing mechanics.

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week   Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation   Points
1   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 1: The Nature of Human Resources Management
•   e-Activity
o   Go to the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Website to read articles about how the nature of human resource management is affected by the current social media, located at http://twitter.com/SHRM_Research. Be prepared to discuss
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   None

20
2   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 2: The Legal Environment
o   Chapter 3: The Global Environment
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 1: Chapter 1

45
3   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 4: The Competitive Environment
•   e-Activities
o   Watch the video titled “Fruit Guys ─ Strategy”, (8 min 01 s), located in the online course shell under Week 3. Be prepared to discuss.
o   Pick an organization with which you have familiarity. Then do a competitive environmental scan for that organization. Be prepared to discuss.
•   Inform your professor of your selection for Assignment 1.
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 2: Chapters 2 and 3

90
4   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 5: Information for Making Human Resource Decisions
o   Chapter 6: Organizational Form and Structure
•   e-Activity
o   Watch the video titled “Focus” from Chapter 5, (10 min 43 s), located in the online course shell. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 3: Chapter 4
•   Assignment 1: Organizational Analysis

45
250
5   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 7: Recruitment and Selection
•   e-Activities
o   Watch the video titled “Scripps”, (8 min 46 s), located in the online course shell under Week 5. Be prepared to discuss.
o   Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research the latest trends (at least two) in candidate recruitment techniques. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 4: Chapters 5 and 6

90
6   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 8: Managing a New and Diverse Workforce
o   Chapter 9: Compensation and Benefits
•   e-Activity
o   Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research the compensation packages that Generation X, Generation Y, and Millennials prefer. Be prepared to discuss.
•   Inform your professor of your selection for Assignment 2.
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 5: Chapter 7

45
7   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 10: Performance Appraisal and Career Management
o   Chapter 11: Managing Labor Relations
•   e-Activities
o   Watch the video titled “Metro Bakery-Performance” from Chapter 10, (6 m 26 s), located in the online course shell. Be prepared to discuss.
o   Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research the discussion about revoking the collective bargaining rights for state employees. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities
• Discussions
Evaluation
• Quiz 6: Chapters 8 and 9

90
8   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 12: Safety, Health, Well-Being, and Security
•   e-Activity
o   Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research the types of stress and remedies for stress employees are experiencing during the economic downturn. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 7: Chapters 10 and 11
•   Assignment 2: Creating Your Dream Job

90
300
9   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 13: Motivation at Work
•   e-Activity
o   Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research what motivates today’s youngest workforce known as the Millennials. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 8: Chapter 12

45
10   Preparation
•   Reading(s)
o   Chapter 14: Managing and Enhancing Performance: The Big Picture
•   e-Activity
o   Watch the video titled “Bright Horizon—Total Reward” from Chapter 14, (8 min 34 s), located in the online course shell. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 9: Chapter 13

45
11   Preparation
•   Reading(s): None
Activities
•   Discussions
Evaluation
•   Quiz 10: Chapter 14

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