Chabot College
Fall, 2002
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Business 21
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Catalog Description:
21 - Human Resource Management
3 units
Introduction to the management of human resources and an understanding of the
impact and accountability to the organization in terms of human resource activities.
Global human resource strategies, social and organizational realities, legal
implications affecting people at work, union/non-union practices, comparable work,
employee compensations, benefits, and employee rights. 3 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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explain the legal implications and costs of making improper personnel decisions;
describe the laws of employment as enforced by the Federal and State
governments and other groups;
identify the proper procedures to hire, terminate, and discipline employees;
namely employee rights;
discuss some of the current legal and social ramifications in "downsizing" an
organization;
explain the importance of policies, rules, and procedures as they apply to
employment and the effects of non-compliance;
discuss and analyze various compensation and benefits packages;
describe the global perspective and future human resource challenges;
discuss and evaluate social and organizational implications resulting from
cultural diversity.
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The foundation and role of human resource management
The legal environment, implications and employee rights
Employee recruitment, selection and costs
Employee evaluation and development
Employee assistance, discipline, counseling, and quality of work life
Union-management relations
Employee compensation benefits, and protection
Global human resource management
Challenges and future of managing human resources
Social and organizational implications resulting from cultural diversity
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Lectures
Discussions
Audio-visual
Chabot College
Course Outline for Business 21, Page 2
Human Resources Management
Fall 2002
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Article, group, or individual presentations (present in teams on various
methods of employee background checking)
b. Cases and internet-based assignments
c. Individual or group projects (e.g. develop an effective recruiting
advertisement for a local newspaper).
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Graded case/internet analyses
b. Examinations
c. Final examination
Textbook(s) Typical:
Human Resource Management, by R. Mathis and J. Takson, South-Western, 2000
Managing Human Resource, W. Cascio, McGraw-Hill, 2000
Human Resources and Personnel Management, W. Werther and E. Davis, 2000
Special Student Materials:
None
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