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School of Business ANDREWS UNIVERSITY BSAD 384, Human Resource Management Spring Semester, 2012 PROFESSOR: OFFICE: PHONE:

OFFICE HOURS: INTERNET WEBSITE: Robert C. Schwab Chan Shun Hall 218C 471-6859 10:30a - 12:00p MW or by appointment www.andrews.edu/~schwab (click on BSAD384)

TEXT: Noe, Raymond A; Hollenbeck, John R; Gerhart, Barry; and Wright, Patrick M. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. 4th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2011 ISBN: 978-0-07-353046-8 COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of the objectives and issues associated with personnel management in organizations. Topics include studies in human resources planning and forecasting, job analysis and evaluation, personnel recruitment, selection and assessment, training and development, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, grievance procedures and disciplinary actions. Prerequisite: BSAD 355. OBJECTIVES: By the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. 2. 3. Explain what human resource management is and what HR managers do. Identify the critical environmental and legal issues facing HR managers today. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles, policies, and practices commonly applied in the field of HR management. Demonstrate skill in designing and using HR tools and techniques (e.g. job descriptions, application forms, selection validation, job evaluation, performance appraisals, etc). Analyze simulated HR problems/cases and recommend appropriate and practical solutions.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Your grade will be determined by the quality of your written and in-class assignments, your attendance and participation in case discussions and class activities, and your performance on quizzes and examinations. You are expected to attend class daily, and to sign the "sign-in" sheet in your own handwriting. You have an obligation to prepare your assignments independently, unless specifically instructed otherwise. Regular School of Business policy will be followed when students miss more than 20% of their class appointments, or engage in any form of academic dishonesty (See 2011-2012 Andrews University Bulletin, p. 29-30). You may be awarded a failing grade for these actions. If you qualify for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, notify the instructor during the first week of class so that referrals and assistance can be arranged. I expect each of you will meet your class responsibilities in a professional manner. Cell phones should be turned off and food is not allowed in the classroom. Serious management scholars know that the "real world" of business is not very forgiving and deadlines MUST BE MET! Unless prior arrangements have been agreed to, late assignments WILL NOT be accepted nor will students be allowed to make up missed exams. Missed quizzes and/or exercises WILL NOT be made up under any circumstances. Case Outlines: Several cases may be discussed in class this term. Since success in the class depends partly upon active participation, students need to be present and prepared to discuss ANY of the assigned cases if called upon to do so. All written outlines are to be neatly typed, and are due immediately after the case discussion. Case outlines are NOT accepted after the class period in which they were discussed. Unless otherwise instructed, each written case outline should address the following:

A) ANALYSIS Identify the pros and cons in the case. (Are responsibilities being neglected? What good [and bad] things do we see? Make a list of each.) B) PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION The problems and issues which MUST be addressed NOW! (cant ignore!). (Clearly identify and defend (justify) your choices. Explain why we must deal with these problems now.) C) DECISION CRITERIA The systematic logic you will apply to assess the alternatives. (What positive outcomes do you hope to eventually achieve? ...List them.) D) ALTERNATIVES Identify a set of possible alternatives for addressing each problem/issue revealed above. (You must have at least two reasonable choices for dealing with each problem or issue) E) RECOMMENDATION For each problem, pick a solution from your alternatives and defend it vigorously! (Why is this choice the best? Explain why is it better than the other options? Apply your decision criteria and convince me this is the best solution!) F) IMPLEMENTATION Offer details about how to implement the recommendation. (Who...should do what...by when? What do we say...to whom?) Examinations: Each examination will consist of a combination of objective and essay questions taken from text materials and lecture notes. In addition, a hypothetical management problem may be presented in the form of a short case study. Skipped or missed exams are not made up without prior approval, so don't let it happen! Participation and Attendance: Since learning is enhanced with active participation and discussion, students are expected to attend class each day and to be prepared to discuss any assigned cases, readings or exercises if called upon to do so. When students are absent, arrive late, sleep in class or leave class early, they are not participating appropriately in class activities and discussions, and their participation grade will be lowered accordingly. Students are expected to sign the daily "sign-in" sheet in their own handwriting. Students should sign the list even if they arrive late, after an in-class assignment or quiz has been completed. Students are responsible for knowing what is announced and assigned in class each day. When students are tardy, miss or skip class, they are still responsible for any assigned homework on the original date it is due (even if it is assigned while they are absent!). Stay in touch with the class! Quizzes and In-class Exercises: During the term, quizzes and in-class exercises will be distributed at the beginning of the class period. If you're 10 minutes late to class, you may miss the exercise or quiz. These in-class activities cannot be made up under any circumstances, so developing a habit of being in class promptly each day will ensure that maximum credit is earned. Quizzes may be given over the assigned reading for the day, or over the previous two-day's discussions or activities. Written Assignments: Students will complete several small HR projects during the term. These assignments will normally be announced in class a day or two before they are due. Late assignments are not accepted, and unless otherwise stated, are to be neatly organized and printed. Grading: The relative weighting of required class components is as follows: 40% Cases and Written Assignments 45% Three Unit Examinations 15% Quizzes, In-Class Exercises, and Participation 100% Final grades will be determined by weighting the following elements: 89% = Lowest A77% = Lowest B65% = Lowest C53% = Lowest DLower than 53% = F

BSAD 384, SPRING SEMESTER 2012 TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

DATE 1-09 1-11 1-16 1-18 1-23 1-25 1-30 2-01 2-06 2-08 2-13 2-15 2-20 2-22 2-27 2-29 3-05 3-07 3-12 3-14 3-19 3-21 3-26 3-28 4-02 4-04 4-09 4-11 4-16 4-18 4-23 4-25 5-02

TOPICS Introduction - Managing Human Resources Trends in Human Resource Management MARTIN LUTHER KING DAYNO CLASS! Equal Employment Opportunity/Employment Laws Equal Employment Opportunity/Employment Laws, Contd Other HR-related laws Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs, Contd Human Resources Planning EXAMINATION 1 (Covers Chapters 1-5) Recruitment Selection PRESIDENTS DAY NO CLASS! Selection, Contd Validation Orientation and Training Developing Employees for Future Success Performance Appraisal Performance Appraisal, Contd EXAMINATION 2 (Covers Chapters 5-9) SPRING BREAK--NO CLASS!! SPRING BREAK--NO CLASS!! Establishing a Pay Structure Job Evaluation Incentives Benefits Labor Unions Labor Unions, Contd Worker Relations Discipline Separating and Retaining Employees Wrap-up EXAMINATION 3 Wednesday, 1:30-3:30p (Covers Chapters 10-14)

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