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BUS 201 - Human Resource Management


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
A survey of current practices and procedures in human resource management and the study of functions such as recruitment, selection, training, compensation and maintenance of the workforce.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the major Federal laws and executive orders, court decisions and Federal guidelines affecting equal employment opportunity.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic approaches to human resources planning.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the process and the many principles and procedures involved in employee selection.
  4. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different training methods.
  5. Explain how a properly planned and effectively utilized performance appraisal program should contribute to improved employee performance.
  6. Identify the important objectives and policies of an organizations’ compensation program.
  7. State the criteria for a successful incentive plan and how effective financial incentives are in comparison with other forms of motivation.
  8. Recognize the changes occurring in the types and value of benefits employees receive as part of their total compensation.
  9. Recognize the concept of employee rights and employer responsibilities.
Listed Topics
  1. The Environment of Modern Personnel Administration
  2. Equal Employment Opportunity
  3. Job Analysis and Design
  4. Human Resources Planning
  5. Recruitment of Human Resources
  6. Employee Selection, Practices and Procedures
  7. Orientation, Placement, and Separations
  8. Training and Development
  9. Performance Appraisal
  10. Wages and Salaries
  11. Incentives and Gainsharing
  12. Employer Benefits and Services
  13. Social Security and Worker’s Compensation
  14. OSHA and Physical Security
  15. Union-Management Cooperation and Dispute Resolution
Reference Materials
Current textbook.
Supplementary materials such as study guides, videos, handouts, library resources.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 02/25/2005


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