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MGMT 610--ONLINE Spring 2021

Human Resource Management

Department of Management

Instructor:

Office: E-mail:

Work phone:

Craig Nathanson Ph.D.

Virtual (Phone, email, Zoom)

craign@sfsu.edu (best method to reach me)

707-774-6446

Class hours:

Section 02: ONLINE-Asynchronous

Office hours:

Friday: 11:00-12:00 or other times, days by Appointment (Phone or Zoom by Appt)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to our course!

This course will provide a general overview of the key components of Human Resources management. The course will cover HR from a system’s view looking at all aspects of HR, including the work environment, motivation, leadership, staffing, training and development, compensation, labor law and related human resources processes. Topics include the employment legal landscape, diversity, staffing, key industry challenges, organizational culture, performance evaluation and alternatives, HR technology, career development, health and safety, employee relations and future trends in HR. I view my role as the leader of the class to guide your learning while you explore the areas which interest you most. In class, you will learn how to apply what you are learning right away. Our class will be a combination of interactive discussions, papers, video lecture, individual exercises, journal reflection, group presentations, reading and video viewing. Welcome to your learning lab!

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students who successfully complete Mgmt-610 will have developed:

· An understanding of the role of Human Resources and its role in the organization.

· A system’s view of HR and how all parts fit together to enable a productive, joyful and sustainable organization.

· An understanding of the various roles, functions, and opportunities in Human Resources.

· An understanding as to how to measure the value of human resources.

· An awareness of the various laws which support the person and the organization from a human resources perspective.

Teaching Methods:

The online class includes a variety of activities such as weekly discussions, papers, group presentations, journal reflection, quizzes, video lectures, video viewing and reading.

Required Material:

Purchase case study readings - Harvard articles through this link:

https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/778523

Text: Optional: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management-Robert Lussier and John Hendon-Sage-2017.

All other material (articles, videos and related material for class will be posted online for students).

Course Content

Course Topics

Introduction to HR

Building the employer brand

Equal employment laws

Compensation and Benefits

People development and measurement

Joyful work

Career branding

Organizational culture

Training and development

Diversity

HR and role in leadership and motivation

HR technology

The future of work

The future of HR

Instructor

Name: Dr. Craig Nathanson	Phone: 707-774-6446
Virtual Office Hours: Friday 11-12 PST (Phone or Zoom by appt.) Craig Nathanson Ph. D Phone: 707 774-6446 craign@sfsu.edu

What to Expect Each Week

This class is being taught fully online. You should do your work in this course and review all resources (articles, videos, quiz), group discussions, and written assignments on time. There are no late papers accepted without prior approval. Late work will result in a 5 % per day penalty applied to the assignment.

· Students are expected to read the assigned articles and view the videos for each week.

Please review each week’s objectives before you read the assignments. I suggest that you read the assigned resources for the week on the weekend prior to that week. Participate in the group discussion forum starting each Monday.

· Each student will navigate the weekly-related web links that are listed in the course syllabus.

· This course requires you to participate in 15 discussion boards which includes a video introduction. The discussions are graded and are worth 10 points.  (The main post is worth 5 points and the two follow-up posts worth 2.5 points each) For full credit you are expected to post on 3 separate days of the week. The main response to the question above should be posted no later than Wednesday, 11:59 P.S.T.

 

The main post should be around 500-750 words. Your posts require strong critical approach in writing. Inform your posts showing the evidence of your reading from the recommended material for the week and show references to the outside research to support your points. Use APA format for referencing.  Aim to have 1-2 citations for the main posts. Follow-up posts do not require citations unless you use outside research. The week one introduction does not require the usual main posting requirement. See the week one module for the introduction video directions.

 

Then you should participate in the follow-up discussion and respond to at least two other students on two separate days between Thursday and Sunday. These posts must contribute to the conversation by adding something new, bringing forth an important point, gaining clarity if the post that is unclear, or other means. Always address students by their first name and provide reasoning for your opinion. You can also respond to one of my posts! In fact, I would like to see you responding to both myself and other students in class just as if we were having a real conversation in a physical classroom. The main post is worth 5 points and the two additional posts are worth 2.5 points each.

 

Do not wait until Sunday to post. In addition, I will be asking other related questions throughout the week. I encourage you to participate in our dialogs throughout the week as they will enable increased learning in class. Follow-up posts should be at least one paragraph and always explain in detail your points.

Important! Do not create your own threads. Hit reply to any of the posts for your main posts and for your follow-up posts.

Discussion board closes: Sunday 11:59 pm P.S.T.

Description of Assignments

Class grades are based on a 400-point system.

This class includes 15 weekly discussions, three quizzes, one comprehensive assessment, three group presentations ,3 research papers and a journal reflection paper.

15 weekly discussions (10 points weekly)

3 quizzes: (multiple choice) Questions come from the articles and videos from Canvas and from the required reading list. (30 points). (10 points for each quiz)

2 papers - 30 points each.

1 Final paper 50 Points (Netflix case study)

1 essay exam: 30 points. (Questions come from the Power Point slides, class discussions, Canvas and required reading list.

Three group presentations – 20 points each

One journal reflection paper – 20 points

Note:

No revisions for work, make-up or extra credit are allowed.

Late assignments result in a loss of 5% for each day late past the due date for the assignment.

No make up for Quizzes or class assessment.

All assignments MUST be turned in via ILearn on-line.

Academic Integrity

University policy on Academic Integrity will be followed to the fullest extent. While group projects are a team effort, examinations are not. Anyone who fails to comply with this requirement and/or otherwise engages in unethical behavior will automatically receive an F. Papers must be completely your own. Make sure you are familiar with what constitutes plagiarism. If you have any questions or would like further information about the policy on Academic Integrity, please see me.

Student Resources:

Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor. The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process (http://www.sfsu.edu/~dprc). The DPRC is located in the Student Service Building and can be reached by telephone (voice/TTY 415-338-2472) or by email (dprc@sfsu.edu).

SF State fosters a campus free of sexual violence including sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and/or any form of sex or gender discrimination. If you disclose a personal experience as an SF State student, the course instructor is required to notify the Dean of Students. To disclose any such violence confidentially, contact: The SAFE Place - (415) 338-2208 (http://www.sfsu.edu/~safe_plc/) Counseling and Psychological Services Center - (415) 338-2208 (http://psyservs.sfsu.edu/)

For more information on your rights and available resources: http://titleix.sfsu.edu Observance of Religious and Cultural Holidays If a conflict exists between important religious/cultural holidays and your course schedule, please consult Academic Senate policy S19-212

Students wishing to withdraw from one or more classes during a semester should follow guidelines provided in Academic Senate policy S19-196

Students are expected to uphold SFSU standards of classroom behavior and academic conduct, and should understand the nature and consequences of misconduct.

Outline of Course Schedule

Date	In-Class Topics	D Due Dates (by midnight of the date)
Week 1 1-25/1-31	Course Overview-Intro to HR-Systems View of HR-Key challenges in HR	· Discussion (video introductions)
Week 2 2-1/2-7	Building the employer brand- Hiring and interviewing- Employer and employee side	· Discussion
Week 3 2-8/2-14	Equal Employment Laws & other EEO issues	· Discussion · 1st paper-HR Challenges
Week 4 2-15/2-21	Compensation and Benefits	· Discussion · Quiz # 1 on-line
Week 5 2-22/2-28	People development and measurement	· Discussion
Week 6 3-1/3-7	Joyful work	· Discussion · Group Case presentations -Joyful work
Week 7 3-8/3-14	Career Branding	· Discussion · Second paper-Labor Relations laws
Week 8 3-15/3/21	Organizational Culture	· Discussion · Quiz # 2 on-line
Spring Break 3-22/3-28
Week 9 3-29/4-4	Training and Development Note: 3-31 is a holiday and the main post is due on Thursday, 4-1	· Discussion
Week 10 4-5/4-11	HR technology	Discussion
Week 11 4-12/4-18	Diversity	Discussion Group Case presentations-Great places to work-
Week 12 4-19/4-25	HR and the role in leadership	Discussion
Week 13 4-26/5-2	HR and the role in motivation	· Discussion · Final paper due · Quiz # 3 on-line
Week 14 5-3/5-9	The future of HR The future of work	Discussion
Week 15 5-10/5-14	Reflection Last day of class is Friday, 5-14. Follow-up posts on two days on Thursday and Friday	Final group presentations- Journal reflection paper Essay exam

Course Policies

This course is offered online, over the Internet using the University's ILearn system. This allows you to access the course materials from a computer with any standard web browser already installed. (Firefox browser recommended for Macs; Edge and Firefox for PCs.)

Students are expected to devote the same amount of time for this course as you'd spend in a regular on-site course. One of the exciting advantages of online learning is that you can plan your class time to fit your schedule. However, it is important to balance this flexibility with your new responsibility of scheduling your own learning.

This is not a self-paced class.

Important Tips for Success as an Online Learner

1. Begin planning now for private, uninterrupted time in your schedule to complete the reading and writing assignments – preferably in at least one-hour blocks and at least three times a week. It can be easy to fall behind!

2. Check the announcements area of class for updated information

3. Use e-mail in class (inbox feature) for private messages to the instructor and other students. The discussion forum is for public messages.

4. If you have questions or confusion about an assignment, take action promptly! Check the "Questions?" forum to see if your concern has been addressed already, and post your question there if you don't see an answer.

5. Read directions carefully.

6. For posts to online discussion forums, conventions of online etiquette which include courtesy to all users, will be observed.

7. Submit all written assignments in Microsoft Word. If the instructor can't open them, they can't be graded!

Attitudes & Technical Skills Required

You will find that the following attitude will significantly contribute to your success in this online class:

· A positive attitude towards technology

· An open mind towards online education

· Willingness to share your experiences with others

· Strong writing skills needed for expressing yourself in the discussion area

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for when you "get stuck"

· Resourcefulness - don't be afraid to click on links and explore and ask questions

· Time management

Online learning requires only basic technical skills:

· Competency with file management (for example, creating a folder on your desktop, moving files from one location to another, finding a saved file)

· Internet navigation skills

· Download plug-ins from the Internet

· Update your Internet browser

· Send and receive email

· Create and save documents (Word, PowerPoint, Excel or HTML)

· Toggle between two open software applications on your computer

· Copy text from a word processing program and paste them into another program

Expectations of Student during this course:

1. Prepare to the best of your ability for every aspect of this course.

2. Avoid cheating yourself with the opportunity to learn how to write your own thoughts: don't plagiarize. Be sure to give credit where credit is due and cite your sources or use footnotes or endnotes.

3. Learning through collaboration (defined as working with or receiving assistance from another) is an effective tool used in this class and in your future employment. When I expect you to collaborate, I'll make it very clear in the assignment instructions. All other work in this class is to be done independently.

Expectations of Instructor during this course:

1. I will prepare and review course materials to be as current and accurate as possible.

2. I will be available to answer questions or issues that may arise for you during this course. Expect a 24-hour turnaround time for response to emails.

3. I will provide detailed feedback on all assignments (no later than by Tuesday for the discussion participation and Wednesday for written assignments so that you may incorporate my feedback to further develop your thinking and writing skills course.

University Policies

Late Work

Class, I will accept assignments which are submitted late or without prior arrangement. All late work will be assessed with a 5 % per day penalty.

You can track your progress in class under grades.

Each student is responsible for completing reading assignments as well as all other assignments and activities as specified by the instructor.

Depending on your reading and writing skills, you should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours per week on this course. See the "Assignment Details" page for specific information about each assignment, including how it will be evaluated.

Discussion Grading rubric (On 10 points)

Learning Outcome Relevance and Depth of Initial Post and Use of Course Material in Initial Post	5-4 pts Exemplary Initial post thoroughly responds to all aspects of the discussion topic and provides detail and specifics. Initial post references course materials (readings, videos, module notes, etc.), and related literature. Post elaborates on course materials by making connections between key concepts and shows application to real-world contexts	3-2 pts Satisfactory relevant initial post and responds completely to the discussion topic but may be lacking support and references to the course material and application to real-world contexts.	2-1 pts Minimally Responsive Initial post refers to personal experiences but fails to relate those experiences to the course materials (readings, videos, module notes, etc.) or related literature.	0 pts Unacceptable Initial post makes no mention to the course materials (readings, videos, module notes, etc.), related literature, or personal experiences; or no post is submitted.
Learning Outcome Quality of follow-up responses	5 Exemplary at least two Responses are provided and are substantive, introduce new ideas and advance the discussion by incorporating course materials and concepts or through application to real-world contexts.	4-3 Satisfactory at least two Responses are provided and responses elaborate on others’ ideas by adding substantive observations and comments or posing questions but may need to be expanded with more reasoning.	3-1 pts Only one response provided or Minimally Responsive Responses that summarize or rehash the comments of others and are not substantive.	0.0 pts No participation in the follow-up discussion.

Assignments

Weekly Assignments and Discussions

While you may be accustomed to participating in face-to-face classes by attending and speaking up in class, in an online class your participation will consist of completing weekly activities and posting your thoughts to discussion forums. Reading and responding to others’ responses in writing complete the weekly discussions. As a result of these weekly activities/discussions, you will be reading and writing more in this class than in most courses.

These interactive weekly interactions with your classmates and the instructor will offer a rich opportunity to share impressions of the reading and viewing material. Additional contributions can further enhance your learning but will not be scored. You should expect to contribute substantive and relevant posts frequently to the discussion area. This interaction with your classmates and the instructor is your opportunity to share impressions of the instructional materials.

Additional contributions can further enhance your learning but will not be scored. You should expect to contribute substantive and relevant posts frequently to the discussion area. This interaction with your classmates and the instructor is your opportunity to share impressions of the instructional materials.

Refer to the Course Schedule for due dates for each assignment.

Incomplete Grades

Incomplete grades will not be allowed for this class. If you think you may not be able to finish the work in the course, it would be best if you dropped the course before the final withdrawal date.

Course Materials

Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements

1. You will need access to a computer and the Internet. Most late model computers have adequate processing capabilities for online courses. For specific questions about the technical suitability of your home computer or laptop, contact the Help Desk . If you do not have a computer at home or work but do spend time on campus, you can use any of the computer labs during open hours. A laptop with wireless capability will provide maximum flexibility for accessing the course when on campus.

2. If you plan to connect to the Internet from home, you will need Internet access. High speed Internet access is recommended.

  Getting Started!

The first step in getting started in this course is to thoroughly explore the instructional materials listed in the Course. The best approach is to view modules for each week which will cover the weekly objectives and short overview, discussion thread and guidelines, assignments.

Additionally, view the announcements are for course updates and syllabus for course directions.

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