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Course Syllabus
Human Resource Management
MANA 3320
Professor Information
Name: Angela Boston
Telephone: (817) 272-3864
Email: aboston@uta.edu or antequamom@hotmail.com
Webpage: http://management.uta.edu/boston
Office Hours: By Appointment - COBA Rm. #606
Course Information
MANA 3320 Sections: (ALL): Human Resource Management
Beginning Date of Session: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Ending Date of Session: Thursday, December 6, 2007
Meeting Times: Tuesday and Thursday (classroom/lecture)
Text Book
Title: Managing Human Resources
Author(s): George Bohlander and Scott Snell
Publisher: South-Western Thomson Learning
Year Published: 2006
Edition: 14th
ISBN: 0-324-31463-9
Course Overview
This is an introductory course to the process of effective management of human resources
and those elements essential to such a process. The objectives of an adequate personnel
program. Effective planning, recruiting, selection, training. Employee compensation and
the nature of pay and its relative importance. The nature of union-management
relationships. The impact of organized labor upon personnel management and Health
and Safety issues. There are no prerequisites listed for this course.
Course Policies
Competencies/Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this course, the
student will have demonstrated the competencies as listed in the current edition of the
university catalog which include but limited to the skills and abilities to discuss and
explain how Human Resources qualifies as a profession; comprehend and apply materials
and information in new and define ways; formulate, analyze, solve and implement
solutions to make valuable judgment calls pertaining to human resources issues and
challenges.
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Delivery Methodology: This course, MANA 3320 is offered as a
lecture/classroom course. This course requires that students meet at a designated time in
the classroom. The activities that we will utilize in the classroom consist of these: 1)
Time reserved for instructor lecture, 2) Time reserved for individual/group presentations,
3) Time reserved for research, self-assessments and development, and 4) Time reserved
for exams. Emphasis is placed on active learning, encouraging personal assessment and
growth, fostering respect for theory and research, and engaged dialogue of personal
experiences.
Special Needs Assistance: Students requiring an accommodation based on a
special needs in compliance to the Americans with Disabilities Act should meet/notify
the instructor as soon as possible so that reasonable accommodations/assistance can be
made.
Attendance/Participation: Students are expected to attend class and participate
in the exercises and activities. The attendance/participation of the student is essential to
the learning and to the overall success of the course. Group discussions and projects,
class exercises, case studies, and workshops cannot be made up for full credit.
Attendance will be taken and many of the insights gained in this course are experiential
and require participation. Students are required to keep up with assigned reading and
activities. An absence on the day a student is scheduled to deliver a presentation (either
individual/group) will result in a grade of zero for that presentation.
Course Outline
Grading Criteria:
(5) Article Reviews
20pt each = 100pts
(2) Exams
75pt each = 150pts
(1) Final Exam
= 150pts
Attendance/Participation (exercise, group projects, etc.) = 50pts
Total pts = 450pts
Grading Scale:
450 – 405 = A
360 – 404 = B
315 – 359 = C
270 – 314 = D
269 & below = F
Grade Notifications: Each assignment/exam submitted will be reviewed, graded,
and returned to the student in a timely manner. In certain cases, the instructor may ask
the student/group to provide copies for future use or references and examples. Final
grades are available approximately one (1) week after the completion of the session. The
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instructor will not leave messages or comments regarding grades in on any media that is
not secured.
An “I” (incomplete grade) may be given at the discretion of the professor when
emergencies prevent students from competing course requirements. Should an “I” be
granted, the student will be given a set time to complete the requirements before an “F”
grade is assigned.
Student Responsibilities
This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for this course, MANA
3320. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the policies,
rules, regulations, and ethical standards of the university as contained in the current
university catalog and schedule of classes.
How to Withdraw from a course: To be considered official, the class
withdrawal must be in writing and signed by the student requesting the withdrawal; the
professor will not accept any withdrawals verbally. Please refer to the university catalog
for procedures and the refund policy schedule.
Academic Honesty/Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else
information as though it were your own. If you use another person’s words, ideas, or
information or if you use material from a source—whether a book, magazine, newspaper,
business publication, broadcast, speed, or electronic media—you must acknowledge the
source. Failure to do so violates the university’s ethics policy and students will be
disciplined accordingly.
Bibliography: Research resources are available through the university physical
library (on-campus) and the email library (on-line). Students may search for books,
periodicals, and other sources/materials pertaining to subjects covered in this course.
Tentative Class Schedule: Professor may modify/change, at her discretion.
Week
T/Th Dates
Class information covered
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T – 8/28 Th 8/30
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T – 9/4 Th – 9/6
Course Introduction and Preview,
Syllabus, Profiles, Q&A
Read: Overview of Chapters 1-4,15
Lecture: (Th) HR-I Management Practice
to OD
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Lecture: (T/Th) HR-I Challenges to Ethics
Read: Legal Issues Packet / Chapters 2,3
*Topic assistance from professor’s if needed*
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T – 9/11 Th – 9/13
*9/12 Census Day
Lecture: (T/Th) Legal Issues Workshop
ADA, EEOC, and Sexual Harassment
#1 Article Review due: Tuesday 9/12
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Read: Overview of Chapter 3
Legal Issues Workshop (T/Th) – ADA,
EEOC, and Sexual Harassment cont.
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T – 9/18 Th – 9/20
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T – 9/25 and Th – 9/27
(T) Class discussion and pre-exam Q&A
(Th) Exam #1: Thursday 9/27
(HR-I Lecture Notes, and Legal Issues)
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T – 10/2 and *Th – 10/4
Lecture: HR-II General Employment and
and HR-III Recruiting/Staffing
Read: Overview Chapter 4-6
#2 Article Review Due: Tuesday 10/2
*(Th) Research/Self Assessment Day
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T– 10/9 and Th – 10/11
Lecture: (T) HR-II General Employment
and HR-III Recruiting/Staffing continued
Read: Overview Chapter 7
Lecture: (Th) HR – IV Training and
Development (HRD)
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T – 10/16 and Th – 10/18
Lecture: HR-IV Training and Development
(Th) Class discussion and pre-exam Q&A
Read: Diversity Workshop handout
#3 Article Review due Tuesday 10/16
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T – 10/23 and Th – 10/25
Midterm Exam #2 : Tuesday 10/23
(HR Lecture II, III, IV)
Read: Overview Chapters 9, 10, and 11
Lecture: (Th) Diversity Workshop
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T – 10/30 and Th – 11/1
*Spring ’08 Registration Begins
Lecture: Diversity Workshop cont.
HR-V Compensation and Benefits
Read: Overview Chapters 1,3, 5 and 6
*Note - November 2nd
Last day to withdraw with automatic “W”
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T – 11/7 and Th – 11/9
Lecture: (T/Th) HR-V Compensation and
Benefits continued.
#4 Article Review due Tuesday 11/6
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T – 11/14 and Th – 11/16
Lecture: (T) HR-VI Labor Relations
Read: Overview Chapters 12-14
Lecture (Th): HR-VII Health and Safety
Read: Performance Management ppt
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T – 11/20 and Th – 11/22
*Thanksgiving Holiday* (Be Safe!)
(T) Research/Self Assessment Day
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T – 11/27and Th– 11/29
Lecture: HR-VI Labor Relations
HR-VII Health and Safety (OSHA) cont.
Lecture: Performance Mgt. Workshop
Read: Overview Chapters ,8, 10 and 16
#5 Article Review due Tuesday 11/27
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T – 12/4and Th – 12/6
Lecture: Performance Mgt. Workshop cont.
Final Review Class discussion and
pre-exam Q &A
*All papers returned*
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(T/Th) – Dec 12 or 14
Final Exam - (Per Section scheduled time)
(Lecture HR – V, VI, VII, Diversity
and Performance Management)
Dec 13-17 Commencement Ceremonies (Congratulations it was worth the hassle!!)
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