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Bowie State University
MGMT 571:Human Resource Management
3 Credits
Dr. R. Mann
Course Description:
This course provides an analysis of human resource management problems and opportunities related to the selection, development, utilization, and administration of an effective, productive and satisfied work force in the public and private sectors. Students focus on the legal regulatory, political, social, and managerial considerations of human resource managers.
Basic Texts:
Anthony, W. P., Perrewe, P. L., & Kacmar, K.M. (1999). Strategic Human Resource Management (3d ed.). Orlando: The Dryden Press.
Course Objectives:
1. To compare public and private sector human resource management systems.
2. To understand theories and concepts that underlie motivation and performance of employees in the public and private sectors.
3. To consider current challenges in human resource management, such as affirmative action, comparable worth, sexual harassment, drug testing, AIDS, and union-management relations.
4. To address the relationship of politics to public administration and the "the bottom line" to private resource management.
Requirements:
Mastery of concepts emphasized in required readings and class discussions will be accomplished and demonstrated through:
1. Examinations in class
2. Written analysis of current human resource issues
3. Formal presentations
4. Active listening and responding to others
5. Supplemental readings
Grading Criteria:
|
Mid-Term Examination |
30% |
|
Final Examination |
30% |
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Written Papers (2) |
30% |
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Participation in Class |
10% |
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Total |
100% |
Grading scale:
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90% - 100% |
= A |
|
80% - 89% |
= B |
|
70% - 79% |
= C |
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<70% |
= F(a) |
A grade of F(n) maybe assigned for lack of participation.
Schedule
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Meeting |
Date |
Topics (Author) |
Assignments (Page) |
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1 |
26 Mar Mon |
Introduction & Overview
The Strategic Approach to Human Resource Management
Assign First Paper--Due seventh meeting
|
Chap 1
|
|
2 |
28 Mar Wed |
Formulating a Corporate and Human Resource Strategy
|
Chap 2
|
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3 |
2 Apr Mon |
The External and Global Environment for Human Resources |
Chap 3
|
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4 |
4 Apr Wed |
Information Resource and Human Resource Planning
Equal Employment Opportunity and Managing Diversity
|
Chap 4
Chap 5 |
|
5 |
9 Apr Mon |
Job Analysis |
Chap 6 |
|
6 |
11 Apr Wed |
Recruitment, Selection and Retention
|
Chap 7 |
|
7 |
16 Apr Mon |
Job Design
First Paper Due |
Chap 8 |
|
8 |
18 Apr Wed |
Socialization, Training, and Development Review for Mid-term |
Chap 9 Chap 1-9 |
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9 |
23 Apr Mon |
Mid-term Examination |
Chap 1-9 |
|
10 |
25 Apr Wed |
Strategies for Effective Performance Appraisal Systems Assign Second Paper--Due Fifteenth Meeting |
Chap 10 |
|
11 |
30 Apr Mon |
Strategic Compensation Systems |
Chap 11 |
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12 |
2 May Wed |
Improving Productivity |
Chap 12 |
|
13 |
7 May Mon |
Benefit Plans
Managing Health, Safety, and Stress |
Chap 13
Chap 14 |
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14 |
9 May Wed |
Ethics, Employee Rights, and Employer Responsibilities
Unions and Strategic Collective Bargaining |
Chap 15
Chap 16 |
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15 |
14 May Mon |
Separation Restructuring and the Virtual Organization Review for Final Second Paper Due |
Chap 17
Chap 10-17 |
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16 |
16 May Wed |
Final Examination
Special Issues and Discussion |
Chap 10-17
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