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WebTychoMGMT 571: Human
Resource Management
Term IV: 25 March – 17 May
2002
Credit Hours: Three (3)
Instructor: Dr. Ken J. Kovach Availability:
After class or upon appointment
PSC 37, Box 3414 ph/fax: 01353 860 671
APO AE 09459 KJKovach@cs.com
Meetings: RAF Lakenheath Monday & Wednesdays (Room TBA).
1800-2100 hours.
Texts Required:
Gomez-Mejia, L.R., Balkin, D.B., & Cardy, R.L. (2001). Managing
human resources (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall
Inc. ISBN 0-13-011333-6
Kaufman, N. & Massey, C.
(2000). Human capital applications: Using Microsoft Office 2000. Upper
saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-974379-0
Course Description: An analysis of problems, issues, and opportunities
in managing the procurement, development, utilization, and maintenance of an
effective, productive, and satisfied workforce.
Objectives: Upon
completion of this course, a student, as
a minimum, will be able to:
1.
understand the role of
the human resource manager in the public, private, and non-profit sectors,
2.
discuss present and
emerging strategic human resource challenges,
3.
define human resource
strategy,
4.
distinguish the
strategic approach to human resource
management,
5.
discuss managing
diversity,
6.
discuss managing
employee separations, downsizing, and outplacement,
7.
understand training
the workforce concepts,
8.
explain external and
global environments,
9.
discuss equal
employment opportunity and the legal environment,
10.
discuss job analysis
and employee recruitment,
11.
define socialization,
12.
discuss the process of
performance appraisals and compensation,
13.
discuss benefit
planning, employee rights, discipline issues,
14.
understand the concept
of productivity,
15.
be familiar with
managerial ethics, and
16.
identify strategic
issues affecting labor unions.
Grading: Participation - 50 points A = 90 - 100 points
Mini-exercises -
30 " B = 80 - 89
"
Final
exam - 20 " C
= 70 - 79 "
Total - 100 points F = below 70
"
Participation: There will
be various class discussions of textual and other relevant material, and
individual and group presentations. Each session will be evaluated by the
instructor subjectivity based on a student’s positive and active work and
demeanor, and an overall assessment will be made at the end of the course.
Criteria include, but are not limited to, recognition of assigned readings,
active discussion, positive attitude towards learning, and academic integrity.
Individual and group work may be required, and notification will be provided
for any activity. Any activity planned will be brief, but considered important
to learning; therefore, each student is expected to complete these activities
with quality effort.
Mini-exercises: Various mini exercises from Kauffman and
Massey’s Human Capital Applications will be evaluated during the term. Topics
such as recruitment, selection, benefits, training, data management, and
planning/strategy will be covered in these exercises. Assignments will be
indicated in the class schedule. Individual point values and items to consider
will be discussed prior to the due date for each report. All reports must be
grammatically correct. Also, spelling, punctuation, and other presentation
items must be correct. Criteria also include visual quality and factual
accuracy.
Final exam: The final will
be inherently connected to the Public Administration comprehensive examination.
It will be graded according the to the same criteria (copy provided in class).
Class Policies and
Procedures:
This class is meant to be an enjoyable learning experience for all
involved! Student participation is most important; therefore, individual or
group research will be required to obtain knowledge and understanding of
selected topics. It is important that each student read the assigned text
readings prior to each class. Adjustments to the syllabus will only be
made if considered significant by the instructor for improved course work, but
any changes will be presented prior to required actions. Missed class time
requires student work to obtain full credit for the time and work missed in the
classroom. Students who require makeup credit will suggest to the instructor an
appropriate amount of work to be submitted for credit; however, the final
decision will be the instructor's. Academic integrity will be required at all
times. Communication will be the key to success! Please notify the instructor
before, if possible, of any missed sessions or course work requirement. The
instructor knows and understands that some students are involved in military
and other jobs and duties; however, course work will be required to a level of
considered need and capability. Again, the bottom line is good communication!
Each student is expected to meet the activities, be prepared for class
discussion, and accomplish all reports on time.
Due to an UMUC requirement the first week of April, classes for that
week will be made up on a weekend date or in two other sessions. This will be
discussed during the first class. If feasible, the 13th April can be
established as the weekend date; however, this will be discussed, and the
majority will decide the makeup date before class end. If a weekend date cannot
be determined or is not suitable, then two weekday dates will be scheduled.
An instructor bibliography is available on his UMUC web page at
http://faculty.ed.umuc.edu/~kkovach.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Date Topics
25/27 MarchJan Orientation/
Introductions
Present & emerging HR
challenges
Human
resource management
Information
sources
Assignments: Read chapters 1 & 2 of the course text. Review other
material related available to the above topics for use in class discussion.
Read and practice the tutorials (global & ethical settings) for Human
Capital Applications. Visit the local library to review useful reference
material and search the web sites for pertinent information. Be prepared to
discuss the case studies at the end of each chapter. This last requirement
applies throughout all chapter readings.
No Class will be held 1 and 3 April!
8/10 April Information
Systems & Human Resource Planning
Equal
employment opportunity
Legal
environment
Assignments: Read chapters 3 & 4 of the course text and continue
research into available information on the topics. Exercise #1 (job analysis)
will be completed by 8 April.
13th April (possibly)
This date is very tentative! Agreement will be reached by class
majority. Topics planned for this time will be carried over to the next class
sessions, if not completed beforehand.
Recruiting
employees
Selecting
employees
Assignments: Read chapters 5 & 6 of the text. Submit exercises #2
(recruitment), and #3 (selection) will be required nlt 15th April.
15/17 April Appraising
& managing performance
Review
Assignments: Read chapter 7 of the text. Complete exercise #4
(performance appraisal).
22/24 April Training
& Development
Assignments: Read chapters 8 & 9 of the text. Complete exercises #6
(training) and #7 (development).
29 April/1 May Review
Managing
compensation
Rewarding
performance
Assignments: Read chapters 10
& 11 of the text. Complete exercise #8 (non-financial rewards).
6/8 May Benefits
Safety
& health
Governance
Assignments. Read chapters 12 & 16 and begin reviewing chapters
13-17 of the text. Complete exercises #5 (benefits) and #9 (safety &
health).
13/15 May Governance
Final
exam
Assignments: Read chapters 13-17 of the text. Complete exercise #10
(strategy).