HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
School of Continuing Education
Talent Management
HRPO 1091
Class Dates and Times:
February 16, 2016 –
February 25, 2016
Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Class CRN: 37876
Instructor’s Name:
Yvonne Harris
School Site:
San Jacinto Building, Central
Campus
1300 Holman, Room 160
Houston, Texas 77004
E-Mail: ynharris@aol.com
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SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE SYLLABUS
Talent Management HRPO-1091
This course is an examination of Talent Management best practices, and issues an organization must consider and
address to build and maintain a strong talent management life cycle. Topics include recruitment & selection,
performance development, employee motivation, diverse workforce issues, and the global environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this training is to provide HR professionals, HR business partners, hiring managers, and line
managers with the perspective and tools to create an organizational culture that focuses on effective talent
management.
GOALS
In this course students will:
 Discuss the Human Resources fundamentals as it pertains to Talent Management;
 Learn current trends and best practices in the focus of Talent Management, across various
industries;
 Review HR compliance basics, and their impact on Talent Management; and
 Understand the reporting and metrics needed to measure the effectiveness of a Talent
Management program.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will demonstrate mastery of these objectives by:
1) Understanding Talent Management terminology as applied to individual work settings;
2) Recognizing how HR compliance matters impact Talent Management;
3) Identifying course concepts that can address current work situations;
4) Determining which recruitment and selection best practices can enhance current work processes;
5) Appreciating the impact that diversity has on organizations;
6) Recommending possible improvements to the current performance appraisal structure; and
7) Realizing the importance of HR metrics an analytics to demonstrate program effectiveness.
PREREQUISITE
None
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
HR 2, 2nd Edition, by Angelo S. DeNisi and Ricky W. Griffin
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
Students are required to come prepared to class, actively participate in all class sessions, and complete all
assignments.
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ATTENDANCE
To fully benefit from the class, students are expected to attend all classes. It is every student’s
responsibility to communicate with the instructor regarding an absence from class. Class attendance is
checked every class period by instructor.
BREAKS
You are allowed a 5 minute break for every hour of class (2 hours is equivalent to 10 minutes) the time of the break
will be determined by taking a vote from the class.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
To receive a Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education Units, students must meet attend at least 80% of
scheduled class time and complete all required assignments.
LABS GUIDELINES
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Students are not allowed to modify the local computers and are prohibited from uploading files or programs.
Students are asked to return the computer to its original condition at the end of each class period.
Students should backup all work on a personal storage device, such as a flash drive, zip drive, floppy disk
etc. Any information saved onto HCC computers may be deleted at any time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION
Students are encouraged to ask questions and request clarification or guidance as needed during class. A question
and answer period is always provided.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
Students are informed of instructional aids and resources, including books, other publications, and web sites
relevant to the course.
SPEAKER FORUM
At the discretion of the instructor, speakers may be invited to address the class on pertinent topics.
CELL PHONES AND PAGERS
Cell phones and pagers can be disruptive during class. Please turn these devices off or set to mute while in the
classroom or student lab.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
Please refer to your schedule for withdrawal and refund policy.
DISABILITY SERVICES
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to
arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the
beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability
Support Services Office. The Southwest College Disability Services Office phone number is 713-718-7909.
COURSE CONTENT
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Recruitment and Selection
Managing a New and Diverse Workforce
Performance Management
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STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Student’s performance will be evaluated based on classroom interaction, teacher observation and class
participation. Participation is a “Must”.
TENTATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE
Students are expected to read the textbook assignments before class, as well as any supplemental reading
which may be assigned, maintain attendance, and successfully complete all projects.
February 16, 2016
 Discuss syllabus and course expectations.
 Discuss Chapter 7 (Recruiting, Selecting, Training and Developing Employees) and discuss the
many facets of recruitment planning and the selection process and their impact on Talent
Management.
Homework:
 Review Chapter 7 and prepare recruitment and selection best practices to share in
class.
February 18, 2016
 Review learning points from previous class session.
 Students to share recruitment and selection best practices.
Homework:
 Read Chapter 8 (Managing a New and Diverse Workforce).
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February 23, 2016
 Review learning points from previous class session.
 Discuss Chapters 8 and the primary impact of diversity on organizations and distinguish between
diversity management and compliance matters.
Homework:
 Read Chapter 10 (Performance Appraisal and Career Management).
February 25, 2016
 Review learning points from previous class session.
 Discuss Chapter 10.
 Students discuss pros and cons of the different performance appraisal methodologies.
ATTENTION
At any time during the semester, your instructor reserves the right to modify the course requirements,
assignments, exams, grading procedures, and all other related policies and procedures as circumstances
may dictate. Remember also, it is the sole responsibility of each student to read, completely understand,
and adhere to this document and all other documents or materials associated with the course in their
entirety.
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