《HRM》课程教学大纲.docx

HRMT 315: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTCatalog descriptionAn introduction to the management of human resources for the effective support and achievement of an organization's strategies and goals. The major functions of planning and staffing, employee development and involvement, compensation and reward, and employee relations are examined. Decision-making skills in these areas are developed through class assignments. This course also discusses the role of personality assessment through the lens of HR practices and teambuilding.Course informationCredits: 3 credit hoursRequired texts (including ISBN numbers) Dessler, G. Human Resource Management (14th edition). Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780133545173Course introductionThe objectives of this course are to: (1) provide a comprehensive introduction to human resources management; (2) develop expertise in the practices for the acquisition, development, performance management and retention of essential human resources; (3) examine the impact of economic, legal and labor market environment on human resources practices; and (4) demonstrate how effectively human resource practices improve organizational performance.Course-level learning goalsIdentify the goals and practices of human resources management.1. Explain the impact of technology, and the global, economic, legal and labor market environment on HR practices.2. Select appropriate HR practices for ensuring workforce performance.3. Demonstrate proficiency in the application of HR practices.4. Recommend HR practices that improve organizational performance.Description of assignmentsDetailed instructions will be provided at least 2 weeks before each assignment is due.ASSIGMENT 1Team case study: Teams will get a description of an organization that includes its strategic and business goals, economic and labor market conditions, and explanation of specific HR-related situations facing the organization. Teams will be asked to perform an analysis of the organization and recommend appropriate practices for alleviating the HR situations and facilitating the achievement of the business goals.Three scores will be given: The criterion for the first score is based on the deployment of the appropriate techniques for effective human resource management (MGMT-LO5). The criterion for the second score is based on the extent to which the student explains how the recommended practices are expected to enhance workforce and organizational performance (HRMT-L01). The criterion for the third score is given based on the extent to which the recommended practices are linked to principles of human behavior, such as motivation, learning, conflict or stress management (HRMT-LO2).ASSIGMENT 2: Individual assignmentsApplicant assessment exercise: Students will be provided with a description of an organization, and job description, and assessment data regarding candidates for that position. They will be asked to analyze the data, compare and rank the candidates in terms of suitability for the position, and explain their recommendations on the basis of sound HR practice.A. Performance management exercise: Students will be provided with a description of an organization, a job description, and a performance appraisal for an employee. They will be asked to analyze this information and recommend the appropriate employee development, performance management, and compensation for this individual.A score will be given based on the student's ability to resolve the issues discussed (MGMT-L02).Grading formulaInstrumentPoints or weightsMidterm/Final (two tests administered in class)40 points (20 each)Homework (two exercises)30 points (15 each)Team Project/Presentation20 pointsParticipation/Attendance5 pointsQuizzes5 pointsTOTAL100 pointsGradeTotal pointsGradeTotal pointsA95-100C-60-64.999A-90-94.999D+55-59.999B+85-89.999D50-54.999B80-84.999F<50B-75-79.999WC+70-74.999Ic65-69.999WFSchedule of dates and topicsDateTopicsChaptersWeek 1Introduction to course: What is HRM? Business objectives and practicesCh. 1Week 2HR and business strategy; Environment of HR; Improving organizational performance through HRMCh. 3Week 3Legal compliance: EEOCh. 2Week 4Workforce planning and acquisitionCh. 4,5Week 5HR acquisition: selectionCh. 6,7Week 6Applicant assessment exercise due and discussion in class (HW A)Week 7MIDTERM EXAM; Employee developmentCh. 8, 10Week 8Performance management and rewards ICh. 9,11Week 9Performance management and rewards IICh. 12,13Week 10Performance management exercise due and discussion in class; Employee safety and security (HW B)Ch. 16Week 11Employee/labor relationsCh. 14, 15Week 12Managing a global workforceCh. 17Week 13Special activitiesWeek 14Team papers due and team paper presentationsWeek 15FINAL EXAMThe Schedule of dates and topics may be modified slightly during the semester. Any changes will be sent as announcements that will be posted on Blackboard and sent automatically to all students in the class via NYIT email.Student expectation and responsibilitiesI expect that you will come to class regularly and have previewed the material presented in the text prior to the beginning of the class period. Plan to spend 2-3 hours outside of class for every hour we have in class. This time should be spent reviewing the textbook, completing assignments, organizing and elaborating on class notes, working on chapter review questions, or studying for exams. I suggest that you spread this time out across the week rather than trying to "cram" the night before the given class period or exam.QuizzesQuizzes will be given multiple times, depending on the progress of students' learning toward the leaning objectives. Scores will be recalculated to be 5 points (the maximum possible score is 100 points in this course).Deductions for late arrival, early departure, and unexcused absencesMore than five instances of late arrival, early departure and unexcused absences (combined) will lower your final grade by at least five points.Attendance policyStudents are expected to attend every class session. Up to 2 unexcused absences are permitted during the semester. Students who exceed these limits may be subject to failure. If a student misses any class or test, the instructor has the right to either grant or deny an opportunity to make up the work that was missed. In such cases, the instructor shall be the sole judge of the validity of a students explanation for having missed the class or test.Classroom behaviorBehavior that disrupts, impairs, interferes with, or obstructs the orderly conduct, processes, and functions within an academic classroom or laboratory violates the student code of conduct and may result in disciplinary action. This includes interfering with the academic mission of NYTT or individual classroom or interfering with a faculty member's or instructor's role to carry out the normal academic or educational functions ofhis classroom or laboratory, including teaching and research.Appealing your scoresAll students have the right to ask questions about the grade they receive on any assignment, quiz or exam. However, any discussion must take place in writing and must be sent to me by e-mail no later than 1 week after the score is distributed. Unreasonable requests (e.g. “can you bump up my score up 15 points") or lack of effort (e.g. missing class often or not asking for help until the very last minutes) will limit my ability to solve this problem.Technology policyThis course will require the use of some communication technologies (e.g., tablets, cell phone). Thus, communication technologies can be used during class, but only when recommended by the instructor. If you have an outstanding need to use your cell phone or computer for private communication, please see the instructor prior to class. For your final project presentation, you are allowed to use your own laptop.Withdrawal policyA student may withdraw from a course without penalty through the end of the 8th week of class during a 14- or 15-week semester and through the 8th meeting during an 8-week course cycle. After this, the student must be doing passing work in order to receive a W grade. Students who are not passing after the 8th week or equivalent will be assigned the grade of WF.It is the studenf s responsibility to inform the instructor of his/her intention to withdraw from a course. If a student has stopped attending class without completing all assignments and/or examinations, failing grades for the missing work may be factored into the final grade calculation and the instructor for the course may assign the grade of WF. The grade of F is used for students who have completed the course but whose quality of work is below the standard for passing.Withdrawal forms are available in departmental offices and once completed must be filed with the registrar. Students should be reminded that a W notation could negatively impact their eligibility for financial aid and/or V.A. benefits, as it may change the student's enrollment status (full-time, part-time, less than part-time). International students may also jeopardize their visa status if they fail to maintain full-time status.Academic integrity and plagiarism policiesEach student enrolled in a course at NYIT agrees that, by taking such course, he or she consents to the submission of all required papers for textual similarity review to any commercial service engaged by NYIT to detect plagiarism. Each student also agrees that all papers submitted to any such service may be included as source documents in the service's database, solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers.Plagiarism is the appropriation of all or part of someone else,s works (such as but not limited to writing, coding, programs, images, etc.) and offering it as one's own.Cheating is using false pretenses, tricks, devices, artifices or deception to obtain credit on an examination or in a college course. If a faculty member determines that a student has committed academic dishonesty by plagiarism, cheating or in any other manner, the faculty has the academic right to 1) fail the student for the paper, assignment, project and/or exam, and/or 2) fail the student for the course and/or 3) bring the student up on disciplinary charges, pursuant to Article VI, Academic Conduct Proceedings, of the Student Code of Conduct.Cheating on an examination in this course will result in a zero for the examination and the matter will be reported to the appropriate college authorities as per the Student Handbook. A second incident of cheating on an examination will result in failure for the course.Support for students with disabilitiesIt is the policy of New York Institute of Technology to provide reasonable accommodations for students who are otherwise qualified but have disabilities, including learning disabilities, health impairments, and other disabling conditions. Possible accommodations include, but are not limited to, test schedule modifications, class relocation, and possible assistance in acquisition of necessary equipment.The college has an interest in helping students with disabilities to be competitive in this academic environment. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be made upon proof both of disability and need for the accommodations. It must be understood that accommodations are meant to facilitate educational opportunities. Admission to NYIT and accommodations do not guarantee success. Therefore, in addition to accommodations, thecollege encourages utilization of auxiliary services available to all students to maximize opportunities for success. Students whose disabilities may require some type of accommodation must complete a request for accommodations form and an intake interview with their campus services coordinator prior to the academic semester. Accommodations maybe requested at any time during the semester; however, accommodations cannot be applied to past failures, only to future academic endeavors. Appropriate modifications of accommodations will be worked out on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily incorporate all requested changes.Students for whom auxiliary services一such as readers, interpreters, note takers, etc,have been approved should arrange these with their campus services coordinator. In addition to discussing appropriate educational modifications, the campus services coordinator will serve as a liaison with other college faculty and administration on behalf of students with disabilities.Library resourcesAll students can access the NYIT virtual library from both on and off campus at . The same login you use to access NYIT e-mail and NYITConnect will also give you access to the library's resources from off campus.On the upper left side of the library's home page, select links for “Find Resources”, "Research Assistance", “Services: “Help”, and "About”. Using “Quick Links" on the right hand side of the home page will also assist you in navigating the library's web pages. Should you have any questions, please look under "Research Assistance to submit a web-based "Ask-A-LibrariarT form.Additional resources for further learningSociety for Human Resource Management (http:)The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the leading voice of the human resource profession. SHRM provides education and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation, online services and publications to more than 165,000 professional and student members throughout the world.HR Certification Institute (HRCI) (hKp:)Information on the PHR, SPHR and GPHR Certification requirements. On-line registration to take these certification exams.WorldatWork (http:)The professional association for compensation, benefits, and total rewards. Formerly the American Compensation Association.American Society for Training and Development (http:) ASTD is the world's leading association of workplace learning and performanceprofessionals, forming a world-class community of practice. ASTD's 70,000 members come from more than 100 countries and 15,000 organizations.Labor and Employment Relations Association (http: )The Labor and Employment Relations Association, founded in 1947 as the Industrial Relations Research Association, is a singular organization of professionals interested in industrial relations and human resources.U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (http:)Recent developments, laws and regulations, policy guidance, technical assistance, forms and other information is available on this site.U. S. Department of Labor Employment Standaids Administration(http:). This agency is responsible for enforcing the federal wage and hour laws, FMLA, and other laws.U.S