Class: BBA 440 Human Resource Management; 3 credit hours
Semester: Spring 2015
Dates:
Jan 12th – May 4th
Time/Location: On-line
Class #:
004 - 7191
Instructor: Brenda Forde
Instructor email: brenda.forde@nau.edu
Instructor telephone number: (602) 432-5616
Office hours: By appointment
Required Text: Dessler, G. (2015). Human Resource Management (14th ed.). Pearson. ISBN
978-0-13-354517-3
Required Access: My Management Lab from Pearson, Human Resource Management,
Course ID: forde86254
www.mymanagementlab.com (this site works best with the firefox or google chrome browsers, not
internet explorer)
Course Description: Principles, functions, and practices relating to managing human
resources in organizations. Describes the basic human resources management processes of
selection, training, appraisal, compensation, labor relations, and legal compliance.
Prerequisites: Principles of Management in a Global Economy BBA 300
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the function and practices of human resource management
2. Define EEO laws, other labor laws, and compliance
3. Describe basic processes of selection, training, appraisals, compensation, labor
relations, and legal compliance.
Grading: Each student will be formally evaluated on his/her performance on the
assignments/activities identified below. Please note while “effort” is an important precursor to
learning, true learning is manifest by performance. You will not be graded on your effort so
much as on your performance. The grade reflects how you performed on the various
assessments, given the criteria for each assignment.
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Syllabus is subject to change by the instructor. Any changes will be announced during class.
Your final course grade will constitute the following components:
Grade as
COMPONENT
Discussion Questions (7)
Videos Assignments (4)
Simulation Assignments (8)
Chapter Quizzes (5)
Individual Writing Case
Final Exam
Total
Grade scale: 90% = A, 80% = B, 70% = C, 60% = D.
Percent / Points
28% 280
4
40
8
80
25
250
15
150
20
200
100 1,000
Discussion Questions - There are seven weeks of discussion questions for this course. They
are noted on the course schedule below in the syllabus and can also be found in the applicable
weekly folders in Blackboard. We will have discussions on Weeks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 13. Each
week of discussion questions is worth 40 points. To earn all 40 points there is a quantity and
quality factor. For quantity you need to post your initial response by Thursday midnight and have
a minimum of two replies completed by Sunday midnight. You may reply to a fellow student or to
the instructor to earn this quantity factor. For quality your initial response should be
comprehensive and fully supported. If you answer in a sentence of two you do not have enough
information. Your replies should be substantive in that they add new information or debate a
point. They should not be mere agreements or compliments. The discussion questions are like
our classroom time, so let’s be interactive. You need to log into the discussion a minimum of
three times a week. These discussion questions are worth 28% of your final grade so be sure to
do some quality work!
Video and Simulation Assignments – These assignments are noted in the course schedule
below in the syllabus as well as in our weekly folders in Blackboard. The Video and Simulations
assignments allow us to apply the chapter information in real life situation and provide a bit more
interest than just straight writing types of assignments. I found them quite interesting! All of these
assignments are located in mymanagmentlab and will be done online. Instructions to access this
site can be found in our Week 1 folder in Blackboard. For the Video Assignments there is a
‘check answer’ option so you can ensure you are on track with these and it allows you to revise
your answer if necessary. If you revise your answer be sure to click on the save button. When
completed click on the OK.
Chapter Quizzes – There are a total of five overall quizzes. These are all located in
mymanagmentlab. When you get ready to take these you will notice they are broken out by
chapter. For example Quiz 1 encompasses three chapters so there are three chapter quizzes to
take. The five overall quizzes are comprised of 25 multiple choice questions with each question
worth 2 points. You must complete each chapter quiz in one sitting as you cannot go in and out of
them. The quizzes are not timed and you can take them only once. Take your time as the
quizzes are worth 25% of your grade.
Individual Writing Case – Textbook case, Bandag case, Appendix B, pg. 589. The assignment
will consist of about 2,000 words and address the following:
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a.
b.
Describe the background of the case and main concerns.
Answer case questions in a separate paragraph/section for each question. Use
appropriate headings for each question.
Include title page, introductory, and closing paragraphs. Main ideas need to be
supported with research and sources cited and listed in a separate reference page.
d.
Search Google Scholar (do not use Google) and find documents to support your answers. Write in
third person (no I, you, or we). Use APA format, double space paper, and use headings. This is
due by 4/26 midnight.
Final Exam – The final exam needs to be completed by 5/4 midnight. It will be comprehensive
covering all our chapters.
General Course Information:
1. Class week: Each week, our on-line class starts on Monday and closes on Sunday at
11:59 pm (AZ time).
2. Assignments are due by Sunday at 11:59pm (AZ time). Late work is not accepted after
the due date.
3. Students are expected to read all posts from other students and from the instructor. This
is an online class and the success of our communication depends on reading the
information posted. Please visit the classroom regularly (three times a week minimum).
4. You will notice our class in Blackboard is organized by Weekly Folders. Everything you
need for that week can be found in the folder.
Course Schedule
Week
Week 1
1/12 -1/18
Week 2
1/19 – 1/25
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Objective
 Introduction and overview of the course. Be sure to read
the syllabus and become familiar with the requirements
 Discussion Question:
Post your biography
Acknowledge reading and understanding the syllabus
 Sign up for mymanagementlab
 Read Chapter 1 (Introduction to Human Resource
Management)
 Chapter 1 Simulation: HR
 Read Chapter 2 (Equal Opportunity and the Law)
 Read Chapter 3 (Human Resources Management
Strategy and Analysis)
 Chapter 2 Video: UPS
 Chapter 3 Simulation: Managing in a Global Environment
 Chapter Quiz #1
Syllabus is subject to change by the instructor. Any changes will be announced during class.
Due Date
1/18
1/25
Week 3
1/26 – 2/1
Week 4
2/2 – 2/8
Week 5
2/9 -2/15
Week 6
2/16 – 2/22
Week 7
2/23 – 3/1
Week 8
3/2 – 3/8
Week 9
3/9 – 3/15
Week 10
3/16 – 3/22
Week 11
3/23 – 3/29
Week 12
3/30 – 4/5
Week 13
4/6 – 4/12
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 Read Chapter 4 (Job Analysis and the Talent
Management Process)
 Chapter 4 Video: The Weather Channel – Talent
Management
 Discussion Question: Carter Cleaning Company Case on
page 117
 Read Chapter 5 (Personnel Planning and Recruiting)
 Chapter 5 Simulation: HR and Diversity
 Discussion Question: Recruit and Retain a Diverse
Workforce
 Read Chapter 6 (Employee Testing and Selection)
 Read Chapter 7 (Interviewing Candidates)
 Chapter Quiz #2
 Read Chapter 8 (Training and Developing Employees)
 Chapter 8 Simulation: Individual Behavior
 Read Chapter 9 (Performance Management and
Appraisal)
 Read Chapter 10 (Managing Employee Retention,
Engagement, and Careers)
 Chapter 10 Simulation: Managing Your Career
 Chapter Quiz #3
 Discussion Question: Career Management Interview
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Read Chapter 11 (Establishing Strategic Pay Plans)
Chapter 11 Simulation: Organizational Structure
Discussion Question: Executive Pay Article
Read Chapter 12 (Pay for Performance and Financial
Incentives)
 Read Chapter 13 (Benefits and Services)
 Chapter 12 Simulation: Motivation
 Chapter Quiz #4
Spring Break!!
 Read Chapter 14 (Ethics, Employee Relations, and Fair
Treatment at Work)
 Chapter 14 Simulation: Management and Ethics
 Discussion Question: Managing Employee Relations
2/1
2/8
2/15
2/22
3/1
3/8
3/15
3/29
 Read Chapter 15 (Labor Relations and Collective
Bargaining)
 Read Chapter 16 (Employee Safety and Health)
 Chapter 16 Video: The California Healthcare Foundation:
Safety
4/5
 Read Chapter 17 (Managing Global Human Resources)
 Chapter 17 Video: Joby: Global HRM
 Discussion Question: Establishing Global HRM
4/12
Syllabus is subject to change by the instructor. Any changes will be announced during class.
Week 14
4/13 – 4/19
Week 15
4/20 – 4/26
Week 16
4/27 – 5/4
 Read Chapter 18 (Managing Human Resources in Small
and Entrepreneurial Firms)
 Chapter Quiz #5
Individual Case Due
Reading and Studying Week
Final Exam (Comprehensive) – Good Luck!!
4/19
4/26
5/4
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