Mr. Rick Horrigan
Course: BUS 255-R1
Human Resource Practice and Procedure
Text: Managing Human Resources 16TH edition: Bohlander and Snell
Publisher – Thompson South-Western 2009
ISBN – 13-978-1-111-53286-6
ISBN Students = 10:1-111-53282-6
Southern Maine Community College
SPRING 2015
Thursday Evenings, 6-8:45pm
Room Location Hague Rm 203
Contact Info
Cell 978-549-3038
Richard.Horrigan@smccme.edu
horriganR@roadrunner.com
Grading:
25% Midterm Test
25% Final Test
10% Class Participation
20% Attendance & weekly assignments
20% Final Written Paper
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References
Dept of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/
EEOC
http://www.eeoc.gov/
OSHA
http://www.osha.gov/
Society of Human Resources
http://www.shrm.org/
Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/
N.Y. Times
http://www.nytimes.com/
Business Week
http://www.businessweek.com/
ASK – search tool
http://www.ask.com/
Monster Jobs
http://www.monster.com/
Career Builder Jobs
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/
Text: Managing Human Resources 16 edition: Bohlander and Snell, Publisher – Thompson South-Western
Course Description:
Specific attention is placed in this course on the day to day administrative and management procedures necessary to support the workforce. Included
are matters of workforce planning and the strategic importance this is in partnering with business entities to ensure growth, profitability and
competitive success. Human Resource Management (HRM) is an evolving integral component of all business structures in the 21st century.
The student will learn about specific HR functions and practices that are necessary for business entities to stay in legal compliance and provide focus
on strategic planning. This will be accomplished by a focused study of: Staffing & Recruiting, Equal Employment Opportunity Laws (EEO),
Compensation/Benefits, Training & Development, Labor Relations, International Workforce Issues, Performance Management, etc.
During the semester students will be involved with classroom discussions and practical exercises that address contemporary work related problems and
solutions. The text provides the latest case studies from the leading companies in the U.S. industries.
Course Requirements
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Students must meet all the objectives outlined in the scheduled assignments and syllabus
Students are expected to participate and contribute to all classroom discussion and exercises 10% Grade
Students are required to complete all homework written assignments (paper due) for specified schedules 20% Grade and attendance
Students will be present for the Mid-Term exam and Final Exam Tests (unless special circumstances are known) 50% of grade.
Final Project Paper 20% of final grade.
ALL Papers must be typed minimum 7 pages: Following the requested format double spaced and reviewed for spell check and grammar
Students missing more than 3 classes will significantly impact their final grade. You must notify the instructor in advance of all absences.
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Homework Grading Policy:
Homework is a very important part of the learning process and reinforces the concepts read in the book and reviewed in class. As such, all homework
assignments include reading the relevant chapter and completing the assigned questions, exercises or problems for the next class period. We will be
reviewing the assigned work in class to reinforce concepts, answer questions, and ensure understanding. Therefore, if your homework is not
completed on a timely basis, you will not be able to participate in classroom discussions and your homework and participation grades will suffer. It is
expected that students use the chapter theory to answer the assignments with mature reflective comments and opinions. Format all homework with
the questions and answers – reference all chapter page numbers where you found the relevant theory for your answers.
Homework will be evaluated on format completeness, presentation, timely completion, and effort using the table below for grades with each defined as
follows:
(A)
4pts
(B ) 3pts
(C)
2pts
(D) 1pt
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All sections of all questions, problems/exercises are fully completed;
Students must reference page numbers in the chapters’ where answers were found.
Work is neat and well organized; passed in on time;
Outstanding effort is shown.
All sections of all questions, problems/exercises are attempted but a few may not be fully
complete;
2) Page numbers or references missing.
3) Work is neat and well organized; Passed in on time;
4) Moderate effort is shown.
1) Little Effort and time spent on homework - sections of the questions, problems/exercises are
not complete, and/or one whole problem/exercise has not been completed;
2) Work is less than well organized missing page references to theory.
3) Was not passed in on time;
4) Little effort is shown.
1) Assignment done with little effort
2) Passed in late or not at all
3) student did not reference the chapter that was related to the assignment
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Managing Human Resources – Bohlander and Snell
BUS –255: Human Resource Practice and Procedure
Class Assignments
Class Dates
Chapters
Jan 15th
Chapter 1
Class Introductions. In Class: Lecture and Discussion Questions, P.37- 1,3,8, Case Studies: 1 & 2 P.38 & 39 answer
questions for cases.
Jan ,22nd
Chapter 2
Paper Due: HRM Experience P.82.Describe characteristics’ of Human Capital for each employee. (ref to page 55). Also
Case #2 P.85-87 answer all questions.
Jan 29th
Chapter 3
Papers Due: Case Study 1 & 2 on pages P.134 and 135 answer all questions for both case studies.
Feb 5th
Chapter 4
Paper Due: Case Study #2 P.174-175. Answer all questions. Complete the HRM experience on P.173.
Feb 12th
Chapter 5
Paper Due: HRM Experience Career Management Interviews P. 227 answer all questions. Interview one manager and
complete all the questions.
Feb 19h
Chapter 6
Paper Due: Case #2 P.284 questions on P.285 answer all questions.
Feb 26th
Chapter 7 &8
Mar 5th
Mid Term Test
Mar 12th
NO CLASSES
Mar 19th
Chapter 9
Assignments, Class Preparation
(Mid-term Outline given to students)
Paper Due: Case #2 P.335 - 336 Eastman Kodak answer all questions Also Chap 8 Case #2 P.386-387 answer all
questions page 387
MIIDTERM TEST CHAP 1-8 MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
-----------------------------------------SPRING BREAK---------------------------------------------------Paper Due: Case #2 P.431-432 answer all questions.
Mar 26th
Chapter 10
Paper Due : Chap 10 - Answer HRM experience “Awarding Salary P.467”
April 2nd
Chapter 11
Paper Due: Case #1 P.508-509 answer all questions P.509,
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Bring to class typed on page purpose for your Final
Paper
April 9th
Chapter 12
Paper Due: In Class HRM Experience P.552 and Case Study #1 P.553. answer all questions.
April 16th
Chapter 13 and 14
Paper Due: Case #1 P.594-595 and Case # 2 Page 644-645 answer all questions
April ,23rd
Chapter 15 and 16
Paper Due: Case #1 P.692 answer questions Chapter 16 Case 2 Study P.728
April 30th
Final Exam
May 7th
Last Class
Chapters 9-16 Final Exam and
Final Papers must be Typed and double spaced – students must submit a printed copy in class,
failure to submit final paper will result with a possible failing grade for the course.
Final Paper Topic selection (EXAMPLES)
1. EEOC in the work place (Chapter 3)
2. Job Analysis (Recruiting) (Chapter 4)
3. Training & Development (Chapter 7)
4. Performance Appraisal (Chapter 8)
5. Reward Systems (Chapter 10)
6. Employee Rights / Discipline (Chapter 13)
7. High Performance Work Teams (Chapter 16)
Final Paper Requirements
7 Pages in length – typed double spaced – create title page with student name
You MUST use the proper Titles, Subtitles and Bibliography while formatting your papers:
Format includes: Purpose (explain, define), Scope of Research (Company size # of employees), Findings & Observations, Summary and
Conclusions
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