HR_J4

Course Syllabus

Course Description

Provides a management-oriented exploration of human resource management, structure, functional applications, and labor management relations. Focus is placed on managers and leaders within organizations and their responsibility to optimize performance and make decisions based on ethical criteria.

Course Textbook(s)

Lussier, R. N., & Hendon, J. R. (2022). Human resource management: Functions, applications, and skill development (4th ed.). SAGE. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781544396880

Reed, S. M. (2020). PHR and SPHR professional in human resources certification complete study guide: 2018 exams (5th ed.). Wiley. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781119426677

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Differentiate between competitive business and human resource strategies. 2. Describe the impact of legal provisions on human resource management. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of different recruiting and employee selection methods. 4. Evaluate the components of human resource planning. 5. Summarize basic human resource principles used to establish a recruiting program for an organization. 6. Explain the challenges faced by expatriate managers in a global corporation. 7. Explain the basic training process for orientation. 8. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of leaders in the safety and health of employees.

Prerequisite(s)

No prerequisite courses are required for enrollment in this course.

Credits

Upon completion of this course, the students will earn 3.00 hours of college credit.

CSU Online Library

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The CSU Online Library is available to support your courses and programs. You may be prompted to login with your CSU Account. The online library includes databases, journals, e-books, and research guides. These resources are always accessible and can be reached through the library webpage. The CSU Online Library can be accessed from the "My Library" button on the course menu in Blackboard.

The CSU Online Library offers several reference services. E-mail ([email protected]) and telephone (1.877.268.8046) assistance is available Monday-Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. The library's chat reference service, Ask a Librarian, is available 24/7; look for the chat box on the online library page.

Librarians can help you develop your research plan or assist you in finding relevant, appropriate, and timely information. Reference requests can include customized keyword search strategies, database help, and other services.

LibGuides

Think of a LibGuide (a Library Guide) as a mini-website to help you with your assignments. It has relevant information such as databases, e-books, and websites specific to your courses. If you have any questions, please reach out to your friendly library staff.

Click here for the LibGuide for this course.

Unit Assignments

Unit III Research Report

For this assignment, imagine you will be presenting a research report at a conference for an audience of newly hired human resource professionals. You are to share your knowledge about how to evaluate the effectiveness of different recruiting and employee selection methods by applying human resource management (HRM) principles.

In your introduction, include one type of position you would like to hire for and the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required for that position.

Include examples of methods used in recruitment efforts that foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Consider the diverse cultures and social practices that surround your specific local or regional community.

Include an explanation of steps used in the employee selection process. Within your report, include a review of the literature on existing research on the methods used in recruitment efforts.

Your research report must be a minimum of three pages in length, not counting the title or reference page and include two references (one of which can be the textbook). Adhere to APA style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.

Unit IV Journal

The three primary options for what to evaluate in performance appraisals are traits, behaviors, and results. What are the pros and cons of measuring each of these options? As a manager, which option would you choose? Do you think your option would vary at all by employee, rank, or industry?

Journal posts should be a minimum of 500 words and have at least one supporting reference. Journal posts should include a full coversheet - including your name - and double-space all submissions.

Unit VII PowerPoint Presentation

For this assignment, imagine you are an expatriate manager for a subsidiary of a major company headquartered in the United States. You are preparing a PowerPoint presentation to brief the CEO on your plan to address the safety issues specific to the country (of your choice) where you are working as the expatriate manager.

In your introduction, discuss four concerns in the workplace: benefits, safety, health, and global security issues. List one issue for each concern listed.

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Next, prepare a solution for each of the four concerns. Discuss how your solutions address the issues within the workplace. Discuss what would be the responsibility of the global leadership team.

Conclude your presentation with a summary of how you noted the needs of your global audience, how you will design and deliver the training for employees keeping in mind Geert Hofstede’s research about cultural differences, and your plans to assess its success.

Be sure to include clear and specific speaker notes for each slide. Each speaker note should be at least one paragraph containing 5-10 sentences.

You must include a minimum of one image or graphic within your presentation. You must use at least two sources, with one being the textbook.

Your PowerPoint presentation must be at least 10 slides in length, not counting title or reference slides. Adhere to APA style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.

Unit VIII Journal

You have been asked to make a short speech to the executive team on how this course could help shape the talent acquisition and recruitment efforts for your organization. Reflect on the course and thoroughly explain your rationale.

Journal post should be at least 500 words and have at least one supporting reference. Journal posts should include a full coversheet - including your name - and double-space all submissions.

APA Guidelines

The application of the APA writing style shall be practical, functional, and appropriate to each academic level, with the primary purpose being the documentation (citation) of sources. CSU requires that students use APA style for certain papers and projects. Students should always carefully read and follow assignment directions and review the associated grading rubric when available. The CSU Citation Guide includes examples and sample papers and provides information on how to contact the CSU Writing Center.

Grading Rubrics

This course utilizes analytic grading rubrics as tools for your professor in assigning grades for all learning activities. Each rubric serves as a guide that communicates the expectations of the learning activity and describes the criteria for each level of achievement. In addition, a rubric is a reference tool that lists evaluation criteria and can help you organize your efforts to meet the requirements of that learning activity. It is imperative for you to familiarize yourself with these rubrics because these are the primary tools your professor uses for assessing learning activities.

Rubric categories include (1) Discussion Board, (2) Assessment (Written Response), and (3) Assignment. However, it is possible that not all of the listed rubric types will be used in a single course (e.g., some courses may not have Assessments).

The Assessment (Written Response) rubric can be found embedded in a link within the directions for each Unit Assessment. However, these rubrics will only be used when written-response questions appear within the Assessment.

Each Assignment type (e.g., article critique, case study, research paper) will have its own rubric. The Assignment rubrics are built into Blackboard, allowing students to review them prior to beginning the Assignment and again once the Assignment has been scored. This rubric can be accessed via the Assignment link located within the unit where it is to be submitted. Students may also access the rubric through the course menu by selecting “Tools” and then “My Grades.”

Again, it is vitally important for you to become familiar with these rubrics because their application to your Discussion Boards, Assessments, and Assignments is the method by which your instructor assigns all grades.

Schedule/Grading

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The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.

Unit I 21st Century Human Resources Management and Strategic Planning [ Weight: 10% ]

Read/View: Unit I Study Guide Chapter 1: What is Human Resource Management? Chapter 2: Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management

Discuss: Unit I Discussion Board 10%

Unit II Diversity Management and Workforce Planning [ Weight: 10% ]

Read/View: Unit II Study Guide Chapter 3: The Legal Environment Chapter 4: Workforce Planning: Job Analysis, Design, and Employment Forecasting

Submit: Unit II Live Lecture 10%

Unit III Staffing, Recruiting, and Selecting [ Weight: 20% ]

Read/View: Unit III Study Guide Chapter 5: Recruiting Job Candidates Chapter 6: Selecting New Employees

Submit: Unit III Research Report 20%

Unit IV Learning and Development, Performance Management, and Appraisal [ Weight: 5% ]

Read/View: Unit IV Study Guide Chapter 7: Learning, Training, and Development Chapter 8: Performance Management and Appraisal

Submit: Unit IV Journal 5%

Unit V Employee Rights, Employee Management, and Labor Relations [ Weight: 10% ]

Read/View: Unit V Study Guide Chapter 9: Rights and Employee Management Chapter 10: Employee and Labor Relations

Discuss: Unit V Discussion Board 10%

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Unit VI Compensation Management and Incentive Pay [ Weight: 10% ]

Read/View: Unit VI Study Guide Chapter 11: Compensation Management Chapter 12: Incentive Pay

Submit: Unit VI Live Lecture 10%

Unit VII Employee Benefits and Workplace Safety, Health, and Security [ Weight: 30% ]

Read/View: Unit VII Study Guide Chapter 13: Employee Benefits Chapter 14: Workplace Safety, Health, and Security

Submit: Unit VII PowerPoint Presentation 30%

Unit VIII Organizational Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility, and Global Issues for Human Resource Managers [ Weight: 5% ]

Read/View: Unit VIII Study Guide Chapter 15: Ethics, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Responsibility Chapter 16: Global Issues for Human Resource Managers

Submit: Unit VIII Journal 5%

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