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School of Business Studies
Fairbanks Campus, Alaska
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Wayland Baptist University 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
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3. Course Name: MGMT 5309: Strategies of Human Resource Management
4. Term and Year: Spring Semester: February 24, 2014 - May 17, 2014.
5. Name of Instructor: Dr. Nick O. Ejimabo
6. Office Phone and Email: (907) 377-4398, ejimabon@ wbu.edu
7. Office Hours, By appointments (TBA) Building and Location: 2623 Wabash Avenue,
Suite 109, Eielson - AFB.
8. Class Meeting Time and Location: Monday, Doyon -Room 302A, 6 to 10 pm.
9. Catalog Description: The Course focused on the philosophy of human resource
management, behavioral science perspectives, ethical and legal environmental influences.
The MGMT 5309 is a comprehensive study of current practices in human resource management.
Topics include HR planning, recruitment, selection, performance evaluation, training,
development, career management, compensation, labor relations, and legal constraints etc.
10. Prerequisite: MGMT 3304 and MGMT 3324.
11. Required Textbook and Resources:
BOOK
Human Resources
Management
AUTHOR
Mathis
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YEAR PUBLISHER
Cengage
14th 2011
Learning
ISBN#
REVIEW
9781-13395-3104
Spring 14
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: Sixth Edition
(2010). American Psychological Association: Washington, DC. Go to: http://www.apa.org.
12. Optional Materials:
Other Requirements essential to the course
1. Textbook readings, case analysis, text assignments, group presentation, and relevant literature
review.
2. Access to and an operational knowledge of email and the worldwide web.
Research tools essential to the course
3. Use of the library, WBU intranet, and worldwide web.
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13. Course Outcome Competencies: Upon the conclusion of this course, students will be
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Define the role of Human Resources in today’s high-powered work place.
Develop an approach to organizational change through Human resource policy.
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.
Context:
This course (MGMT 5309) is a graduate course. The aim is to enable our department to extend
the opportunity of studying with the Wayland Baptist at Fairbanks- Alaska to students and
learners anywhere in the world, in a way that fits with the ongoing, global, diverse, and crowded
programs in our society.
Audience:
This Course (MGMT 5309) is intended for graduates in leadership and management studies,
business, communication, political and health administration, military, sciences, career
development and training as well as teachers’ formation and continual education. It provides a
vital knowledge and efficient aspects human resources management practices and its applications
to the real world situations.
Instructional Methods:
In general, people have preferred learning style, perceive and process information differently.
Thus, this class will present and process information in a variety of ways that include; lectures,
discussions, readings, presentations, reflections on concepts of adult learning and research. The
study of the Strategies and Concepts in the Human Resources Management (HRM) is the focus
of this class.
14.Attendance Requirements: As stated in the Wayland Catalog, students enrolled at one of the
University’s external campuses should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All
absences must be explained to the instructor, who will then determine whether the omitted work
may be made up. When a student reaches that number of absences considered by the instructor
to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress report
with the campus executive director. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the regularly
scheduled class meetings will receive a grade of F in the course. Additional attendance policies
for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the
University’s attendance policy.
Additional Attendance requirement: Excessive late arrivals or early departures will be taken
into consideration. Material will be discussed in class and included in the exams that are not in
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the book. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any material missed by not attending class
for any reason. The student must not miss any more than 25% of the class. Any more misses may
result in failure of the class. In case of TDY’s the instructor should be notified as soon as
possible.
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.”
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Students
are responsible for reading, understanding, obeying, and
respecting all academic policies, with added emphasis being placed upon academic progress
policies, appearing in the Wayland Baptist University Academic Catalog applicable to their
curriculum and/or program of study.
16. Course Requirements: Grading Assignments and Points
a. Journal Article: Each student will select and read an HRM related article from one of the ResearchOriented Journals listed in Appendix B of your text. Notice there is a list of Professional/Managerial
Journals in part B of Appendix B. These are not to be used. Write an independent 5-page minimum paper
(APA) and orally present a very short summary to class (3-5 minutes). A signup sheet will space these
presentations throughout the semester. Some examples will be discussed in the class. Your selected
topic/s MUST be approved by the course Instructor. Total value of 100 points
b. Research/Term Paper (Team project): A minimum 10-page (content pages, excluding cover sheet,
abstract and references) on a subject directly related to Human Resource Management is be required. This
paper must be original for this class. Topics must be listed on sign-up sheet and initialed by instructor.
Potential subject lists will be available. Proper APA format is required. Examples from some research
articles will be shown and discussed in the class. (Hint: You cannot wait until the due date to
start this assignment). Total point value of 200 points
c. Examinations: Two examinations (Mid-Term 25% and Final 25%) will be given during the term.
Questions will be mostly multiple choices along with some essay questions.
Total point value of 500 points
d. Reflection paper/Current Events Articles: All students will be prepared to brief an article of interest
regarding human resource management. (One per week) The articles will serve as discussion topics for
the beginning of class. Articles may be from the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Barron’s or a
Human Resources Journal. Articles must be no more than 7 days old. All articles must be prepared for
oral presentation. Merely reading the article or a portion of it to the class is insufficient.
Total point value of: 100
e. Attendance Class Discussion and Participation
You are expected to attend, participate and respond to the discussions and questions in every
class. It involves answering of questions, personal experience, and suggestion on what you think
about the class discussions and topics. Class participation is a grade activity that reflects
preparedness for class as well as attendance. Arrive on time with assigned reading and papers
completed on the prearranged deadline. Total point value of 100 points.
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17. This course outline serves merely as the anticipated roadmap I hope to use during this 11
weeks program. However, due to circumstances and the dynamic nature of this course, there may
be some changes in the schedule. During such situations, you will be advised and changes will be
discussed and noted accordingly. The dates and weeks listed below are the dates by which the
course materials are expected to have been read.
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Dates
Topic Activities & Discussions
Readings Assignments
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Feb. 24
Introduction/Course Overview. Section I – Nature of
HR Management: Nature of HR, Strategic HR
Management & Planning
Mathis Book: Ch. 1&2
Team/group formation
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March 3
Organization/Individual Relations and Retention
Mathis Bk; Ch.3 & 4
Reflection paper/Current
Events Articles
Research materials
Section 2 -Staffing the Organization: Legal
Framework of Equal Opportunity:
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March 10
Managing EEO and Diversity, Jobs and Job
Analysis.
Ch. 5 & 6
Guest Speaker/film
Spring Break March 17 - 21
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March 24
Recruiting in Labor Markets/ Selection in Human
Resources Mgmt/Organizations
Ch. 7 & 8
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March 31
Mid-Term Exam covering Sections 1 and 2
(Chapters 1-8).
Mid-Term Exam
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April 7
Section 3 – Training and Developing Human
Resources: Training HR, Careers and HR
Development
Ch.9 &10
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April 14
Performance Management and Appraisal. Section
Ch. 11 & 12
4 – Compensating Human Resources: Compensation Discussions/Review
Strategies and Practices
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April 21
Variable Pay and Executive Compensation,
Managing Employee Benefits & Risk Management
Ch. 13 & 14
(SHRM Seminar)
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April 28
Section 5 – Employee Relations: Health, Safety and
Security, Employee Rights and Discipline.
Ch. 14 & 15
Journal/ Summary &
Presentation
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May 5
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Union/Management Relations.
Ch. 15 & 16
Research/Term Paper due
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May 12
Final Exam covering Sections 3-5
Final Exam
Note: The School or Professor reserves the right to alter this schedule as needed.
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18. Grading Schema/Scale:
A = 90-100%,
D = 60-69%
B = 80-89%,
F = 59 and below
C = 70-79%,
I = Incomplete
Other Rubrics will to be discussed in the class for more clarity.
Grading Weight (based on 100 points possible)
Assignments
Possible Points
Reflection Paper/Current Event
100
Mid-Term Exam
250
Journal/ Summary & Presentation
100
Research/Term Paper
200
Final Exam
250
Attendance and participation
100
Total Points
1000
Earned Points
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Note: All assignments will have due dates and late penalties. Failure to submit assignments on
time will result in the reduction of your grade by 10 points per 24-hour period following the due
date.
19. Format of Course deliverables
All course assignment must be submitted in the class. All course deliverables must be
constructed in Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced, and submitted in Microsoft Word
format. The use of APA format prescribed in the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association 6th Edition is encouraged.
CLASSROOM COURTESY: Exhibit courtesy to everyone in your class by being on time and
staying for the entire class time. Turn cell phones off and do not use them during class.
Cell phones:
There will be NO class disruptions due to cell phones. Ringers must be turned off prior to class.
If you have an emergency, quietly leave the classroom. If disruptions occur, points may be
deducted from your final grade. If examinations or quizzes require a calculator, bring one that is
NOT integrated with your cell phone.
20. POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: The University proudly adheres to high
standards of intellectual, moral, ethical, and spiritual values. It entrusts each student with the
solemn obligation of preserving these standards. In light of revelation, reason, and custom of the
Christian community from which the University has grown, personal integrity in keeping with
New Testament standards is expected of all students. Academic dishonesty, including cheating
and plagiarism, may be grounds for disciplinary action by the University and, at minimum, will
result in a grade of zero /F on that project.
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