TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINEHuman Resource ManagementBA 453/553 – Fall 2009Instructor: Michele SwiftOffice Hours: Bexell 400BTuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11am and by appointmentOffice Phone: 541-737-4110Email: [email protected] Info: http://classes.bus.oregonstate.edu/ba453/Class Section Day Time LocationBA 453/553 01 Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 – 1:50pm Bexell 415 BA 453/553 02 Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 – 5:50pm Bexell 103Course Description:This course provides students with an overview of the major areas of human resource management (HRM) and the tools to perform the managerial tasks associated with HRM. Major topics covered in this survey course include legal issues, job design, recruitment & selection, training & development, performance appraisal, employee retention & separation, and compensation & benefits. These topics are discussed primarily from the manager’s perspective, specifically in terms of how they support the strategic objectives of the organization and the activities involved in performing them. Learning Objectives/OutcomesAt the conclusion of this course, students will have:- An understanding of the core concepts and theories associated with human resource management (HRM).- An increased appreciation for the role of HRM in achieving an organization’s strategy and performance.- Developed an understanding of the changing legal environment that governs the field of HRM and the roleit plays in performing HRM activities.- The knowledge of how they can effectively utilize HRM programs to enhance their performance as managers and improve the performance of the employees that report to them.- The ability to perform such human resource tasks as performing job analyses, writing job descriptions, conducting interviews, and selecting, training, evaluating, and developing employees.Course Text and Additional ReadingsNoe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart & Wright (2008) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill.The following articles are all available via the Business Source Premier library database: - Required readingo Kerr, Steven (1995) “On the folly of rewarding A, while hoping for B.” Academy of Management Executive. 9(1): 7-14.o Pfeffer, Jeffrey (1995) “Producing sustainable competitive advantage through the effective management of people.” Academy of Management Executive. 9(1): 55-69.- Optional readingo Pfeffer, Jeffrey (1998) “Six dangerous myths about pay.” Harvard Business Review. May-June.o Shaw, Douglas G. and Schneier, Craig Eric (1995) “Team measurement and rewards: How some companies are getting it right.” Human Resource Planning. 18(3): 34-49.Grading PoliciesYour individual performance is based on instructor assessment. Your group performance is based on individual, instructor, and team assessments. The table below shows the points available from the various assignments. Yourfinal letter grade is based on the distribution of total points at the end of the quarter. Assignment PossiblePointsExams (2 @ 50 points each) 100Homework Assignments (3 @ 10 points each) 30Group Project Performance evaluation form (5 points) Report (25 points) Presentation (10 points) 40Class Attendance and Participation 30Total 200The grading scale is as follows:A 93-100% C 73-76.9%A- 90-92.9% C- 70-72.9%B+ 87-89.9% D+ 67-69.9%B 83-86.9% D 63-66.9%B- 80-82.9% D- 60-62.9%C+ 77-79.9% F Below 60%NOTE: You should know now what grade you need to receive in this class. You have ample opportunity to earn that grade. Please feel free to discuss with me during the first two weeks of the quarter your grade requirements.Throughout the quarter I will work with you and do all I can to help you earn the grade you need. However, do not ask me to supplement your earnings at the end of the semester. Therefore, there is no need to ask me about extra credit assignments or request a grade change at the end of quarter due to your need to either: (1) graduate, (2) avoid academic probation, (3) get off probation, (4) stay in the country, (5) stay in school, (6) keep your scholarship or financial aid, (7) avoid the wrath of your parents, or (8) avoid any other grade related calamity. Course Requirements1. ExamsThere will be 2 in-class exams, each worth 50 points. The exams will cover material from the text, additional required readings, and class. Both exams will consist of a combination of multiple choice and short answer/essay questions. The second exam will not be cumulative. Please see the class agenda for exam dates. If you have a conflict with either of the exam dates, you must let me know no later than the end of class Tuesday, October 6th. Make-up exams will be longer and more difficult than the regular exams and if you miss an exam without notifying me in advance I reserve the right to refuse a make-up exam. If a student needsaccommodations for taking either of the exams notify me the first week of class.2. Homework AssignmentsThe homework assignments are as follows:- Assignment #1: Job Analysis and Job Description- Assignment #2: Recruitment and Selection - Assignment #3: Compensation and Benefits2Information on the assignments is available on Blackboard. Cover memos are to follow the format below andboth the cover memos and any additional assignment deliverables are to be proofread for spelling and grammar. Spelling or grammar errors will be penalized. All assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late homework assignments will be accepted up to 1 week after the due date but will be penalized with a 1 point deduction if turned in after class on the date due plus 1 point for each subsequent day after the date due.Grading criteria for assignments is as follows:- To receive all 10 points, all required elements of the assignment must be addressed and justifications for your recommendations are clearly articulated.- Assignments with some (i.e. 1-2) of the required elements missing or where the justifications are somewhat unclear will receive 8 points.- Assignments with several (i.e., 3 or more) of the required elements missing or where the justification is confusing will receive 6 points.Your memo is to be formatted as follows:To: Professor SwiftFrom: <insert your name>Date: <insert date assignment due>Re: <insert topic of homework assignment>This is a sample of what your homework assignment should look like. They should be in block memo format, single-spaced, well written, and supported by research (textbook,