course syllabus b l e n d e d S t u d e n t m o d e l V e r s i o n Online Certificate MGT 262 | Employee Recruitment Strategies next Cover course syllabus Addresses the educational needs of adult students by developing and providing engaging, relevant and accelerated programs. blended model MGT 262 Enhances scholarship, leadership skills, social responsibility, and promotes life-long learning. Provides high-quality, easily accessible educational opportunities for adult learners. Employee Recruitment Strategies student version contents links about this document about Moser College about blended learning hallmarks of a Benedictine education student expectations attendance policy submission of work netiquette _________________________ IDEA objectives & IDEA description course overview required textbooks grading scale learning outcomes course schedule external links financial aid library resources Academic Honesty Policy APA formatting and style APA resources for students Student Success Center (SSC) services for students with disabilities _________________________ Benedictine Current Students Moser Center Student Information Student Login to D2L Student E-Mail Login Academic Calendars BenUConnect MyBenU Enables adults to earn specific undergraduate and graduate degrees while maintaining their personal and professional commitments. Develops new degree and non-degree programs that address the expressed needs of the professional community. Moser College Mission Statement: Moser College embodies the values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and professionalism. We are committed to delivering innovative and dynamic programs designed for adult students who are dedicated to enhancing their professional, local, and global communities. Moser College Vision Statement: To be one of the premier university colleges in the nation. Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community Benedictine University Margaret and Harold Moser Center 1832 Centre Point Circle Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: (630) 829-6289 Fax: (630) 829-1375 http://www1.ben.edu/programs/a dult_cohorts/mission_vision.asp 2 Content Links MGT 262 | Employee Recruitment Strategies About Your Program at Benedictine University – Moser College About This Document This is a hypermedia document – it has been built to mimic navigation on the web. This document can also be viewed as a presentation or it can be printed like a traditional document. We use this sort of document because it allows for navigation links (hyperlinks) to text, graphics, audio/video, and the web. This type of document also allows you to navigate in a nontraditional, nonlinear way – by following the page links you are not bound to read or flip through the document in any sort of order. This is yet another example of Moser College’s commitment to advancements in technology and blended learning. About Moser College The Moser College of Adult & Professional Studies delivers its curricular programs in a specifically designed structure deliberately oriented for working, adult learners. The Moser College is committed to providing a learning environment which extends beyond the classroom and is designed specifically to meet the needs of its students and their employers by bringing a quality educational experience without requiring the student to relocate or travel extensively beyond their home area. Benedictine University's Moser College of Adult & Professional Studies is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools*. * http://www.ben.edu/academic_programs/moser/about/index.cfm About Blended Learning Blended learning is the integration of different learning environments: mainly the online format with the face-to-face format, but may also include mobile learning. Blended learning, also referred to as hybrid learning, relies on both the advantages of digital/technology innovation and the methods of face-toface instruction. At Moser College, we use blended learning by combining asynchronous online classroom sessions with a face-to-face classroom environment. We alternate between the online session and the face-to-face session in 5-week courses, with the A session being face-to-face and the B session being online. hallmarks of a Benedictine Education: Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 3 About MGT 262 | Employee Recruitment Strategies The Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education A Benedictine Education Based on the Rules of Saint Benedict, a Benedictine Education is based on the Benedictine Wisdom Tradition that sets as its goals the transformation of the Human mind AND Heart and has at its foundation “The Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education”. The Ten Hallmarks Each academic year Moser College will be celebrating two of the Hallmarks. This academic year 2011-2012, the Hallmarks Stability and Stewardship have been chosen. The ten hallmarks are: 1. Love of Christ and Neighbor 2. Prayer: a Life marked by liturgy, lection and Mindfulness 3. Stability: commitment to the daily life of this place, its heritage and tradition 4. Conversatio: the way of formation and transformation 5. Obedience: a commitment to listening and consequent action 6. Discipline: a way toward learning and freedom 7. Humility: knowledge of self in relation to God, others and creation 8. Stewardship: responsible use of creation, culture and the arts 9. Hospitality: openness to others 10. Community: call to serve the common good Portrait (1926) by Herman Nieg (1849–1928); Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Austria Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 4 Hallmarks MGT 262 | Employee Recruitment Strategies Student Expectations Expectations of Students In order to get the maximum use of the time available, it is expected that you will: • Read the material to be covered in the class and complete required assignments prior to attending the class/session; • Arrive/login to class/session prepared to participate actively; • Be prepared to actively participate in the collaborative activities of each class/session; and • Always feel free to seek additional help from the instructor when the need arises. Attendance Policy Students may not miss more than 25% of the live classroom sessions. Doing so will result in an F for the course. financial aid information Submission of Work All assignments are to be submitted into Desire 2 Learn (D2L) unless otherwise noted by instructor. Assignments must be submitted by due date. Any assigned work submitted late for any unexcused reason will receive a lowered grade. Please refer to your instructor’s late work policy located in D2L. In the event that you miss an examination for due cause, arrangements must be made with the instructor for a make-up examination. Make-up examinations may differ from the original class examination. Per University policy, assignments cannot be accepted by an instructor after the last day of the course. To receive a minimum passing grade on D2L discussions, you must make a posting by midweek of B sessions and a response to at least one other posting by the end of the B session which must be on two separate days. Only discussions threads posted by 11:59 pm CST on the due date will count for grading purposes. information concerning netiquette: Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 5 Expectations MGT 262 | Employee Recruitment Strategies About Netiquette What is Netiquette? "Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and refers to the set of practices which help to make the online experiences pleasant for all involved. As you might expect, netiquette, like other forms of etiquette, is about courtesy, manners, codes of behavior, protocols and respect. Netiquette primarily focuses on how we interact with one another online, by being aware of: our use of language, others’ cultural background, conventional norms, and other behaviors. Below you will find guidelines concerning the basics of online interaction. If it isn’t something you would say or do in the face-to-face classroom, it is probably inappropriate in the online class as well. Netiquette Basics 1. Follow the Golden Rule (“One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself”) 2. Be ethical, fair, tolerant and mindful of others – avoid stereotyping, judgment and prejudice 3. Know the boundaries of particular cyberspaces – what is acceptable in a text or chatroom with friends may not be appropriate in a classroom or in an online conversation with an instructor 4. Respect the time of others by: 1) using descriptive subject lines, 2) resizing images for the web, 3) providing links instead of copying and pasting content, 5) using white space by inserting blank lines between paragraphs and headers and 6) limiting your use of attachments 5. Copy the minimum number of people – it is tempting to send “email” or “message blasts” because it is easier for the poster, but it is not easier for the reader Inappropriate Online Usage 1. Avoid “flaming” – flaming is sending offensive, insulting or criticizing messages. This happens more often online then in face-to-face interaction, because there is an illusion of anonymity. 2. Flaming is neither productive nor appropriate for the learning environment 3. Always avoid flaming when it comes to content and opinions, but also avoid it when it comes to grammar, punctuation and spelling corrections 4. Avoid using CAPS if possible and never type messages in ALL CAPS – this is considered yelling and is often seen as a form of aggression 5. Use emoticons ( :) , :( , :-) ) sparingly and avoid the use of JK, BRB, LOL and other text language Confidentiality and Privacy 1. 2. 3. 4. Email, messaging and posting are forms of written record and are just as permanent as a letter or document Do not publicize your own or others’ personal information (such as email, phone numbers, last names etc.) Respect copyright and cite any and all sources Do not expect that your communications are private, instead assume all communications are public For more information please review Netiquette by Virginia Shea Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 6 Netiquette MGT 262 | Employee Recruitment Strategies Individual Development and Educational Assessment IDEA Objectives • Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team. • Developing creative capacities (writing, inventing, designing, performing in art, music, drama, etc.) • Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/ cultural activity (music, science, literature, etc.) • Developing skill in expressing oneself orally or in writing. • Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or solving problems. • Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal values. • Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view. • Acquiring an interest in learning more by asking questions and seeking answers. IDEA Description The IDEA student survey focuses on the instructor’s learning objectives for the course and on the progress each student made toward achieving those objectives. By answering thoughtfully and honestly, your ratings and comments will be much more helpful – to the instructor, the department chair, and the dean of the college. As students, you should also know that student ratings and comments have been used to help evaluate courses and to improve the educational experience at Benedictine University. The appropriate standard of conduct with respect to student surveys is thoughtful comments and constructive criticism – respectfully communicated. A Focus on Learning “The IDEA Student Ratings system looks at instruction in terms of its endgame. Rather than emphasizing teaching style or personality, the IDEA system focuses on student learning and the methods used to facilitate it.” – from the IDEA website: www.theideacenter.org/node/5 Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 7 IDEA MGT 262 | Employee Recruitment Strategies Student HRM Course Overview Course Description This course will study the relationship between the role of Human Resources professionals and the organization’s strategic goals and business objectives related to human capital. The course will explore a variety of recruitment strategies that assist in the development and execution of job description, acquisition of qualified candidates and the implementation of progressive recruitment techniques. Emphasis will be placed on Human Resource’s contributions to organizational competencies by guiding and leading the change process and evaluating its effectiveness through the use of HR recruitment strategies and metrics. Course Materials Required Textbook and Materials Dessler, G. (2011). Human Resources Management, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, (12th ed.). ISBN 9780136089957 Suggested Course Materials G University's electronic library resources. The Students familiarize themselves with Benedictine Benedictine University Library Web site links are http://www.ben.edu/library/ and http://libguides.ben.edu/. Technological Computer Requirements Students in the Blended program will need: High-speed Internet access; a sound card and speakers; Windows XP (minimum)/Windows 7 (recommended) or Mac OS X 10.5 or higher; and Firefox 3.6 or higher. It is also highly recommended that students have access to a microphone or webcam for optional audio/videoconferencing. The Course Grading Scale A = 4.00 90 - 100% EXCELLENT B = 3.00 80 – 89% GOOD C = 2.00 70 – 79% SATISFACTORY D = 1.00 60 – 69% PASS F = 0.00 BELOW 60% FAIL I = INC INCOMPLETE Discussion Forum Guidelines To receive a minimum passing grade, students must make a post to each discussion question for that week by day 4 of each week and respond to at least two other postings by the end of the week. Individual Posts are worth up to 5 points and the total Response Posts are worth up to 5 points total. Each discussion will total up to 10 points. Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 8 Course Overview HRM MGT SERIES Course Outcomes Wk Learning Objective Assignment Pts Elaborate on the nature of job analysis and its relationship to job design in the following areas of effective job descriptions, competency based analysis, use and value Internet-based analysis ,as well as, identify desirable characteristics that translates to sault after candidates. Job Description 50 pts PBL Case Study 1 25 pts Team Character 50 pts 1B Distinguish key concepts from course topics and discuss these ideas in thoughtful, comprehensive ways. Discussion Posts 25 pts 2A Construct job requirements that translates to desirable characteristics of a candidate by the deployment of effective probing interviewing questions; able to communicate processes used to screen and evaluate potential candidates. Interview Prep Form 50 pts PBL Case Study 25 pts 1A Acquired knowledge that demonstrates the ability to list the main types of selection interviews , steps in a streamlined interview process and design and conduct an effective interview. 2B Distinguish key concepts from course topics and discuss these ideas in thoughtful, comprehensive ways. Discussion Posts 25 pts 3A Compare the relationship between the types of employment tests and selection criteria for specific employee characteristics, along with predictors of that selection criteria. Continuing Carter Case Study 50 pts Employee Testing Paper 50 pts PBL Case Study 50 pts Distinguish key concepts from course topics and discuss these ideas in thoughtful, comprehensive ways. Discussion Posts 25 pts 3B Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 9 Learning Outcomes HRM MGT SERIES Course Outcomes Wk Learning Objective Assignment Pts Discuss the relationship among employee retention and customer satisfaction, as well as, identify and discuss business implications that directly affect the desired outcomes. Individual Term Paper 175 pts Millenial Workplace Paper 50 pts PBL Case Study 50 pts 4B Distinguish key concepts from course topics and discuss these ideas in thoughtful, comprehensive ways. Discussion Posts 25 pts 5A Explain how company culture both attracts and repels certain potential employees. Describe how the balance among the personal and professional lives of employees affects retention and burnout. Team Evaluation 25 pts PBL Case Study 50 pts Team PPT Project 150 pts Discussion Posts 25 pts 4A Discuss how the value of maintaining a relationship with former top-performing employees can benefit an organization. 5B Distinguish key concepts from course topics and discuss these ideas in thoughtful, comprehensive ways. Total Points for the Course Discussion Posts 5 x 25 pts ea 125 pts 19% of the total points Written Assignments various point totals 525 pts 66% of the total points Team Assignments 1 x 150 pts 150 pts 15% of the total points Total Points for the Course = 1000 pts Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 10 Learning Outcomes MGT 262 | Employee Recruitment Strategies Student HRM Course Schedule Session Loc. Class Title Assignments 01 Online Job Analysis • 02 Online Interviewing Candidates • Read Chapter 7 in HR Management, pp. 228 - 257 and read Chapters 1 and 2 of Hiring and Keeping the Best People, pp. 4-56. • Week 02 Written Assignments –interviewing techniques Week 02 Team Assignments - Work on team project Attracting Top Performers Instructor will review Chapter 4 in Human Resource Management by Dessler, pp. 114 – 147. • Week 01 Written Assignments –the role of job analysis • Week 01 Team Assignments - Create a team charter • 03 Online Employee Testing and Selection • • • 04 Online Employee Development • • • 05 Online Employee Retention Read Chapters 5 & 6 in HR Management, pp. 150189. Week 03 Written Assignments –workplace testing Week 03 Team Assignments - Continue working on team project Attracting Top Performers Chapters 3–5 of Hiring and Keeping the Best People, pp.58-114. Week 04 Written Assignments –developing the workforce Week 04 Team Assignments - Continue working on team project Attracting Top Performers • Reading - Chapters 6 and 7 in Hiring and Keeping the Best People, pp. 116-142. • Week 05 Written Assignments the role of work culture • Week 05 Team Assignments – Turn in team project of how to attract top performers to an organization Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 11 Course Schedule Threaded Discussion Guidelines Student HRM On-Line Series Threaded Discussion Guidelines Threaded Discussion Guidelines Threaded Discussion (Clarification after the First Week) You are required to post a minimum of three postings in order to obtain full points. The following are requirements for posting in the D2L system: Team I would like to ensure that we are getting off to a great start in terms of threaded discussions and its overall intent. The only way that I can do this effective and consistently is to foster insight, increase awareness and put forth personal challenges through a feedback format. 1.) First posting is a direct response to the question and/or content presented in the system. The overall context of the post should be a representation of knowledge acquired from reading your textbook or additional research you have done based on prompting. The following are observations and/or feedback for your consumption and consideration for ongoing improvement: Receive and/or accept what may apply to you. 2.) Second posting should be a response to one of your class-mates posting commenting on the quality and depth of their post, seeking clarification on content reviewed and voice a difference of opinion. • When preparing to implement your first post, ensure that you have read required assignments and glanced through addition support information for clarity on concepts, key terminology and factual details. 3.) Personal Reflection Post that summaries the context/flow of the discussion, characterize new learning as a result of your involvement in the discussion and new opinions formed, as well as, personal feelings experienced as a result of the discussion. • Make a conscious effort to approach this activity with an open mind and demonstrate a level of readiness to engage in personal and professional discovery. • Remember, whenever you are documenting in threaded discussions that it is a formal communication tool designed to share information, exchange ideas and facilitate a deeper level of critical thinking. • As a result, your written correspondence should be formal and utilize APA formatting when required. Avoid the use of short cuts and/or texting technology in this formal communication environment. After all, what you document represent you and your personal brand. • Maintain a consistent presence in threaded discussions so that you can follow the communication flow, as well as ensure that your documentation is relevant. • As your third (3) posts, embrace the opportunity to reflect. Quite honestly, when do you get an opportunity to re-account what you have learned, form new opinions and communicate how you think and feel about a given topic? • Always meet and/or exceed requirements for the number of postings. (Never leave low hanging fruit on the table as related to points) 4.) All post should not be more than a reasonable paragraph, form your own ideas and avoid copying from online sources to fulfill content requirements. Make a conscious decision to not take short cuts and embrace the opportunity to enhance self-awareness, as well as, improve your learning depth. Love of Christ and Neighbor Prayer Stability Conversatio Obedience Discipline Humility Stewardship Hospitality Community 12 Session 3A