Chabot College
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.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
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.
Course Content:
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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
Fall 2006
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Compose the workflow design for your current position. Prepare the ideal job
description and specification and compare it to those your company uses for this
position.
b. As a team, compare US Human Resource practices with those in one other
country. Present your findings to the class in a fifteen minute presentation.
c. Choose five job advertisements for the same job category. Compare them based
on the message, effectiveness of graphics, and clarity.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Graded case/internet analyses
b. Examinations
c. Final examination
d. Team presentations
Textbook(s) Typical:
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management by Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart & Wright, 1st
edition or latest, 2004, McGraw-Hill
Special Student Materials:
None
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Bus 21 course outline.doc