Human Resource Management BUS 318

Fall 2016
Meeting time: TH 5:30 8:30 p.m.
Classroom location: Taylor Hall Room 221
Instructor: Lisa Lewis
Telephone: 478 750 9976 (h) 478 335 8957 fax 478 750 9976
Flewis@wesleyancollege.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Course Description
Welcome to a course designed to acquaint you with the world of
contemporary human resource management. There may be no other
field of management that has undergone the changes in its
environment then human resource management. Once considered a
secondary staff department it has come front and center to become a
vital sector of corporation effectiveness. The course will acquaint you
to the various responsibilities of human resource management
recruiting, selection, training, compensation, labor relations and
planning and also give you insight to the complexities of the legal and
social environment in which it operates. No matter what your position
in an organization, it is important to understand the role of human
resource management. For some it is an opportunity to consider a
career working as a human resource management specialist.
Textbook
HR, Denisi/Griffin,3rd Edition
Other Resources
Databases: Galileo www.wesleyancollege.edul
Purpose and Nature of the Course
The purpose of the course is to equip you with an understanding of
many elements of human resource management in todays business
environment. The workplace has changed significantly in recent years
due to increasing diversity, new technology, the growing global
marketplace and new legislation which has brought a greater
importance to the role of human resource management. Whether an
individual works directly in a human resources position or as a
manager of others, it is imperative that she understands the
complexities of human resource management.

Goals and Outcomes

Through textbook readings, case studies, videos and course activities,
the student will gain an understanding of the challenges of human
resource management. Specifically, these include:
1. The ability to effectively express, written and verbally, business
concepts relating to human resource management
2. An understanding of the organization of a human resource
department.
3. The understanding of the many responsibilities that are assigned to
human resource management.
4. An understanding of contemporary social and legal issues that are
affecting the contemporary workplace.
5. The ability to organize, articulate and participate in mock job
interviews, training programs, employee selection, compensation
decisions and performance appraisals.
6. An understanding of how labor relations are managed.
7. An understanding of the many career opportunities associated with
human resource management.
Method of Instruction
Textbook readings will be discussed in order to introduce the student to
concepts they need to know in order to properly apply sound
human resource principles in a business environment. These
concepts will be used in preparing written answers to related case
studies which will be assigned for each chapter.
Classroom Participation/ Attendance Policy
Attendance is mandatory for all class meetings. Class interaction
involving case studies, book activities and the team activity are a
major part of the course. In the event a situation arises that
prevents you from attending class you should notify the instructor
before the class meeting. Tardiness interrupts class discussion and
as such should be avoided if at all possible. More than one
unexcused absence can adversely affect your final grade.
Special Requirements
Students will participate in a group activity that will encompass
chapters 1 7 and
8 14. Each group will simulate the human resource department of a
company (TBD) and relate to the chapters and incorporate a court case
pertaining to the company. Each group will demonstrate how it would
handle various human resource situations pertaining to the chapters
and complete an informative PowerPoint to be presented to the class.
Each group member must have a part in the presentation.

Homework will be assigned weekly. Please review coursework for

instructions.
Evaluation Components and Grading Scale
Mid-term examination
25%
Final examination
25%
Quizzes/Homework
25%
Group Project
25%
Note: The grade A is reserved for work that is of exceptional quality
and showing unusual insight, initiative, and understanding (Wesleyan
College Catalog).
Attendance Students are expected to be regular and punctual in
attending classes, laboratories, private lessons, and college
convocations. A student who is absent from any class may be
penalized by the lowering of her grade in the course.
The semester begins with the first day of class according to the College
calendar. The semester ends with the last day of the final exam week.
Students are responsible for all absences from class, and it is the
responsibility of the student to contact the professor about the
possibility of making up work missed for any absence including field
trips and athletic events authorized by the college. Students pursuing
regular courses in art, music and theatre are required to attend and
take part in programs, plays, or exhibitions scheduled by the faculty of
the respective areas.

Tentative Class and Assignment Schedule

Human Resource Management-Fall 2016
Weekly Calendar
Aug 18

Topics
Activities
Questions/Information/Syllabus

Aug 25

Nature of HRM Ch. 1

Sept 1

Legal Environment Ch. 2

Sept 8

Global HR Ch. 3

Sept 15

The Competitive Environment Ch. 4

Sept 22

Information for Making HR Decisions Ch. 5

Sept 29

HR Decision Making in Organizations Ch. 6

Oct 6

Recruiting, Selecting, Training &

Mid-Term Exam

Oct 13

Developing Employees Ch. 7

Managing A New & Diverse Workforce Ch. 8
Compensation & Benefits Ch. 9

Oct 20
Management Ch. 10

Performance Appraisal & Career

Oct 27

Managing Labor Relations Ch. 11

Nov 3

Safety, Health, Well-Being, & Security Ch. 12

Nov 10

Motivation at Work Ch. 13

Nov 17

Managing & Enhancing Performance Ch. 14

Nov 24

No Class

Dec 1

Group Presentation

Dec 8

Final Exam