TUCSON CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
SYLLABUS
1. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and
humankind.
2. Course: MGMT 5309 – TU01, Strategies of Human Resource Management
3. Term: Summer 2016 (May 23, 2016 – August 6, 2016)
SUMMER TERM MONDAY FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Memorial Day
May 30, 2016
Independence Day
July 4, 2016
Due to a minimum class meeting time requirement, alternative class meetings will be
arranged with student inputs.
4. Instructor: Dr. Jerry R. Worsham, DBA
5. Office Phone Number (520) 990-0643
WBU Email Address: jerry.worsham@wayland.wbu.edu
6. Office Hours, Building, and Location: Before/After class or by appointment
7. Class Meeting Time and Location: Monday, 6:00 P.M.-9:40 P.M. at the Tucson Campus Center,
6235 E. Broadway Blvd (520) 792-1506
8. Catalog Description: Comprehensive strategic human resource management; philosophy of human resource
management; behavioral science perspectives; ethical and legal environmental influences of employee and labor
relations, diversity issues, and globalization challenges; performance management including metrics; information
system tools, rewards, training, career management, and organizational change; analysis and design of jobs.
9. Prerequisites: BUAD 5300 (For the M.P.A. MGMT 3304 only).
10. Required Textbook and Resources:
BOOK
Armstrong's handbook
of strategic human
resource management
AUTHOR
ED
YEAR PUBLISHER
Armstrong
5th
2011
ISBN#
UPDATED
Kogan
978 0 7494
12/3/15
Page, ltd
6394 6
11. Optional Materials: Academic Journals, Business Magazines and Websites, Newspapers, and Internet search
engine results.
12. Course Outcome Competencies:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
 Define the role of Human Resources in today’s high-powered work place.
 Develop an approach to organizational change through Human resource policy.
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Analyze successes and failures in Human Resource Management.
Describe and classify the global marketplace for Human Resource Management.
Interpret technological aspects of Human Resource Management.
Determine changes in demographic and workplace needs.
Explain the importance of human capital (training) and examine models of training.
Develop a resource base for managing Human Resource issues.
Determine impacts of government policy on the Human Resource element of the firm.
Evaluate ethical, equitable and efficient aspects of Human Resource practices.
Assess the Human resource environment using market indicators in Human Resource Management.
Develop strategies of cost containment through Human Resource Management.
Interpret legal requirements levied on Human Resource Management.
Develop Human Resource policy for a firm.
Prepare for the Professional Human Resource Certification Examination.
13. Attendance Requirements: Students should attend all classes. All absences must be explained to the
instructor, who will determine whether omitted work may be made up. If allowed, the late penalties may
apply. When a student has three consecutive absences, in accordance with WBU policy, the instructor
will advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress/attendance report with the campus dean. Any
student that misses 25 percent the of classes (3+ classes) as unexcused absences will receive a grade
of F. Additional attendance policies, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered
part of the University’s attendance policy.
14. Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero
tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic
catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension
from the university.
15. Disability Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy
of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and
should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must
accompany any request for accommodations.”
16. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
WEEKLY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Starting in week 2, there will be an article
posted in Blackboard each week (for eight weeks) on a particular Human Resource
topic for each student’s critical review prior to the following week. Additionally, each
student will post a summary of another journal article on the same weekly topic with an
APA-style reference.
200
Points
(25 per
week)
CASE STUDY PAPER & PRESENTATION: Each student will select a corporation
and examine the corporation from a Human Resource standpoint. A presentation to the
class (100 points) will be conducted during the May 2, 2016 class meeting.
Additionally, A 1500-word term paper (200 points) will be submitted by May 09, 2016
Class Meeting.
300
Points
MID-TERM EXAM: will cover Chapters 1-10 consisting of Essay (short answer)
questions.
200
Points
FINAL EXAM: The final exam will be a comprehensive exam covering learning
outcomes, all readings, class discussion forums, and material from the mid-term. The
final exam will consist of essay (short answer) questions.
300
Points
TOTAL
1000
University Grading System:
A
90-100
Honor Grade; clear demonstration of complete mastery of the
subject
B
C
D
F
80-89
Above Average; mastery of most course concepts
70-79
Average; satisfactory performance
60-69
Below Average
Below 60
Failure to meet minimum course requirements
Incomplete
A grade of I is granted only if the student is passing the course, but
circumstances beyond the student’s control prevented completion
of required course work during the term & attendance requirements
were met. See catalog for further details.
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Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic
evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards,
just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by
using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for
advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course
grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation
to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty
Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals
Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
17. Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)
MGMT 5309 COURSE ASSIGNMENTS – Spring Term 2016
Date
Week 1
May 23-29
Readings and
Class Night
Read Chapters 1-3
Class Meeting: May 23,
2016
Assignments
Read syllabus prior to Week 1 class
Class Orientation
Select a corporation for term paper
Students will post critical review of an article (#1) posted online
by the instructor and post a second article summary and
reference
Read Chapters 4- 5
Week 2
May 30 –
June 5
Week 3
June 6-12
Week 4
June 13-19
Memorial Day – No
Monday Class
Meeting – An
alternate meeting
time will be arranged.
Read Chapters 6-8
Class Meeting: June
6, 2016
Read Chapters 9-10
Class Meeting: June
13, 2016
Students will post critical review of an article (#2) posted online
by the instructor and post a second article summary and
reference
Students will post critical review of an article (#3) posted online
by the instructor and post a second article summary and
reference
Students will post critical review of an article (#4) posted online
by the instructor and post a second article summary and
reference
Week 5
June 20-26
Class Meeting: June
20, 2016
Read Chapters 11-13
Week 6
June 27- July 3
Class Meeting: June
27, 2016
Complete Mid-term Examination (Covering Chapters 1-10)
Students will post critical review of an article (#5) posted online
by the instructor and post a second article summary and
reference
Read Chapters 14-15
Week 7
July 4-10
July 4th -No Monday
Class Meeting – An
alternate class
meeting time will be
arranged
Read Chapters 16-18
Week 8
July 11-17
Class Meeting: July
11, 2016
Read Chapters 19-20
Week 9
July 18-24
Week 10
July 25-31
Week 11
Aug 1-6
Class Meeting: July
18, 2016
Class Meeting: July
25, 2016
Class Meeting:
August 1, 2016
Students will post critical review of an article (#6) posted online
by the instructor and post a second article summary and
reference
Students will post critical review of an article (#7) posted online
by the instructor and post a second article summary and
reference
Students will post critical review of an article (#8) posted online
by the instructor and post a second article summary and
reference
Each student will conduct a presentation on his or her case study
Submit Case Study Paper By August 1 Class Meeting
FINAL EXAMINATION (Taken In Class)
18. Instructor Biography: Hello, my name is Jerry Worsham. I live in Tucson, Arizona. While growing
up in a middle Tennessee town known as the “Home of the World’s Finest Dark Fired Tobacco,” I very
soon realized that my true calling was not farming. As a teenager during the Vietnam Conflict and the
accompanying draft lottery, I was allowed an opportunity to decide quickly on a career path.
In 1970, I enlisted in the United States Air Force and completed assignments in Korea, Vietnam,
Germany, New Mexico and Colorado. Taking advantage of evening and weekend classes, I completed
an undergraduate degree in Business. I was selected to attend Officer Training School and received a
commission in 1978. As an Air Force officer my assignments provided opportunities to live in Germany,
Italy, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Colorado, Texas, Virginia, California, Ohio, Hawaii, and Florida. Receiving
my MBA from the University of Northern Colorado was another thrill. After 30 years of service, I
retired from the United States Air Force.
After retirement from the US Air Force, I moved to Tucson, Arizona to accept a position at Raytheon
Missile Systems. As a product support engineer, I managed long-range support efforts for domestic and
international customers. I continued my life-long education journey with the completion of a Doctorate
in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2012. I retired from Raytheon at the end
of 2013.
I am an adjunct instructor for management for Wayland Baptist University in Tucson. My wife of 45
years and I have a daughter who is a social worker in California. Our grandson is pursuing medical
coding studies in California. Additionally, I enjoy photography and traveling around America.
My Educational Philosophy: My educational philosophy is one of learning by engagement. Lectures
and directed class discussion will reinforce the readings, assignments, and writings. Quizzes,
discussions, papers, projects, and examinations will evaluate the students' retention and assimilation of
the course material. I encourage my students to call me with their questions so that we can get those
questions answered as quickly as possible without waiting on email turn around.
Each week, I will facilitate opportunities to explore the subject matter through class discussion, student
assignments, and critical thinking. Through formative assessment of the learner’s weekly performance,
the goal is to guide the students to a critical examination and analysis of the subject matter. The course
culminates in a project paper and final summative assessment that provides each student the opportunity
to demonstrate their accomplished understanding.