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BUSI 642 Course Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
BUSI 642
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A practical approach designed for the general manager that provides a knowledge base in basic
human resource topics, as well as an in-depth analysis of important current issues in the field.
Through text readings, case studies, experiential exercises, Internet activities, and research,
students will learn to synthesize and integrate theory with application and evaluate the
effectiveness of an organization’s human resources.
RATIONALE
No manager can consistently manage effectively or efficiently without a thorough understanding
and wise application of human resource management theory. Such knowledge and ability is
foundational to the modern practice of management and will also serve as a basis for other MBA
courses.
I.
PREREQUISITE
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic
Course Catalog.
II.
REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE
Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are
registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm
III.
IV.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING
A.
Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B.
Internet access (broadband recommended)
C.
Microsoft Word
D.
The Holy Bible
MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A.
Identify the present and emerging strategic human resource challenges and the
aspects of the legal environment including diversity, recruitment, and selection.
B.
Describe employee separations, downsizing, outplacement, and performance
management through recognizing employee rights and the importance of
managing discipline and organized labor.
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V.
C.
Evaluate best practices for training, developing, and evaluating employees.
D.
Evaluate the design and administration of benefits and the development of
employee relations.
E.
Appraise the elements and implications of workplace safety and health and the
challenges facing international human resource management (HRM).
F.
Integrate biblical principles within the field of human resource management.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A.
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
B.
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will
complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C.
Discussion Board Forums (3)
Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student
will be participating in 3 Discussion Board Forums. The student is required to
provide a thread of 400–1,000 words in response to the provided prompt for each
forum. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other
classmates’ threads; each reply must be 250–300 words. Each thread and reply
must be written in current APA format and must include a minimum of 2
scholarly sources, the course textbook, and biblical integration. Sources such as
Wikipedia are not scholarly sources and will not count toward the required
number of sources.
D.
Case Studies (3)
Each case study response must be at least 3 pages, double-spaced, and in current
APA format. Each assignment must include a title page and a reference page.
There must be at least 4 scholarly sources plus the course textbook. Each case
study paper must also include biblical integration and will be submitted via
SafeAssign. (Note: This is not a question/answer paper. Each case study must be
formatted as a standard APA research paper. The paper content must address the
appropriate responses to the questions in the narrative portion of the paper.)
E.
HR Policy Research Paper
In preparation for the creation of the small business HR policy manual (see item
F), the student will research and select a minimum of 4 specific human resource
topics. This is in order to provide researched rationale for the nature and
substance of the policy manual in a 7–10-page research paper that will be
submitted prior to the policy manual. The paper must include at least 10 scholarly
references in addition to the textbook and the Bible. A careful review of the HR
Policy Research Paper Grading Rubric is suggested to ensure the paper
submission meets all requirements.
F.
Small Business HR Policy Manual
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The student will design a Small Business Human Resources Policy Manual. The
manual must be 5–6 pages, not including the title page. Submissions longer than 6
pages will not be accepted. A careful review of the Small Business HR Policy
Manual Grading Rubric is suggested to ensure the manual meets all requirements.
G.
Quizzes (4)
Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for 2 consecutive
modules/weeks. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 20 multiplechoice questions, and have a 30-minute time limit.
VI.
COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A.
Points
Course Requirements Checklist
Discussion Board Forums (3 at 100 pts ea)
Case Studies (3 at 100 pts ea)
HR Policy Research Paper
Small Business HR Policy Manual
Quizzes (4 at 40 pts ea)
Total
B.
10
300
300
120
120
160
1010
Scale
A = 940–1010 A- = 920–939 B+ = 900–919 B = 860–899 B- = 840–859
C+ = 820–839 C = 780–819 C- = 760–779 F = 0–759
C.
Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must
contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the
instructor will receive the following deductions:
1.
Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will
receive a 10% deduction.
2.
Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20%
deduction.
3.
Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the
course will not be accepted.
4.
Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be
reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D.
Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to
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make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be
found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
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COUR ### Course Schedule
COURSE SCHEDULE
BUSI 642
Textbook: Gomez-Mejia et al., Managing Human Resources (2012).
MODULE/
WEEK
READING & STUDY
1
Gomez-Mejia et al.: chs. 1–4
1 presentation
Course Requirements Checklist
Class Introductions
Case Study 1
10
0
100
2
Gomez-Mejia et al.: chs. 1–4
1 presentation
DB Forum 1
Quiz 1
100
40
3
Gomez-Mejia et al.: chs. 5–9
1 presentation
Case Study 2
100
4
Gomez-Mejia et al.: chs. 5–9
1 presentation
DB Forum 2
Quiz 2
100
40
5
Gomez-Mejia et al.: chs. 10–12
1 presentation
Case Study 3
100
6
Gomez-Mejia et al.: chs. 10–12
1 presentation
HR Policy Research Paper
Quiz 3
120
40
Gomez-Mejia et al.: chs. 13–17
1 presentation
DB Forum 3
100
Gomez-Mejia et al.: chs. 13–17
1 presentation
Small Business HR Policy Manual
Quiz 4
120
40
TOTAL
1010
7
8
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
DB = Discussion Board
NOTE: Each course module/week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on
Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on
Friday.