The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bryan School of Business and Economics
Department of Business Administration
Spring 2011
MGT 313.01 – Human Resource Management
Instructor:
Office:
E-mail:
Office Hours:
Course Documents:
Dr. A. P. McKinney
370 Bryan Building
apmckin2@uncg.edu (best way to contact)
Tuesdays & Thursdays - By appointment (send an e-mail to schedule)
http://blackboard.uncg.edu (lecture notes)
TEXT:
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. (Any edition is
acceptable). McGraw-Hill/Irwin. (www.bestbookbuys.com).
PREREQUISITE:
Admission to approved program
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is analysis of how human resources contribute to organizational performance, and the
management of human resources including recruitment, selection, compensation, training and
development, performance appraisal, and union/management relations.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course, you should have an in-depth understanding of:
 The role of Human Resources Professionals in organizations and the relationship with
organizational strategy.
 The key decisions and processes implemented by Human Resource Managers in organizations,
particularly job analysis, recruiting, selection, compliance, training & development,
performance management, compensation, and benefits.
 The legal environment impacting Human Resource Management (HRM)
 The impact of labor organizations and employee rights on HRM and organizational decisionmaking
COURSE GOALS:
At the completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate the following:
 Describe and explain emerging trends in human resource management and its impact on
organizational effectiveness and efficiency
 Explain the legal context involving human resources decision-making for recruiting, selection,
performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, and employee rights
 Evaluate recruiting and selection tools for reliability, validity, and associated legal consequences
 Evaluate performance appraisal criteria for validity and potential bias
 Describe and explain compensation strategies and legally required benefits
 Describe employee rights and discipline models in both union and non-union work
environments
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CLASS MEETINGS:
Class will consist of a mix of lectures, class discussions, and in-class activities. It is essential that
you read the text and complete all assignments prior to class in order to fully comprehend the
material. My lecture notes as well as homework assignments will be posted on Blackboard. My
lecture notes provide an outline for the text material to be covered and other examples. My notes are
not a substitute for reading the text because I will not cover all note slides in class. It is optional for
students to print and use the lecture notes I post on Blackboard. In the event you do use these notes,
you may want to consider deleting the design that I have used to save your color printing.
In addition to lecture notes, course grades are also posted on Blackboard for your review. You
should review grades on a regular basis and report any discrepancies immediately. Discrepancies
will only be addressed if discussed in a reasonable time frame (e.g., within one week of being
posted.)
My office hours are by appointment and you simply need to send an e-mail requesting a time to
meet. In the event you are unable to meet during this time, please schedule an appointment to meet
with me. You can schedule an appointment by sending me an e-mail specifying the date and time
you would like to meet. I check e-mail frequently and can generally reply within 48 hours
(excluding weekends).
PROFESSOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Learning is the active process of acquiring new knowledge, behaviors, and skills and it is the goal of
the instruction in this class. Learning requires participation and participation includes: attendance,
preparedness, and attention. You are expected to attend each class session and it is also important
for students to arrive ON TIME for class. The classroom door is generally closed during class
times to avoid interruptions and noise that may occur outside the class. Once I begin class, I will
not permit interruptions for people arriving late. In the event you miss a class, it is the student’s
responsibility to follow up with another student for missed coursework and assignments.
Engagement in Learning. In order to actively engage in the process of learning, you need to
prepare for class. To facilitate your preparedness, lecture notes, practice exercises, and exam
reviews are posted on Blackboard the first week of class; however, you must READ these items
prior to class. NOTE: When in class, please turn off all electronic devices (e.g., cell phones,
laptops, etc).
The Bryan School has also provided faculty and student guidelines for classroom and learning
expectations. More detailed information regarding faculty and student guidelines can be found at
http://www.uncg.edu/bae/faculty_student_guidelines.pdf. This document provides more specifics
on classroom expectations of both students and faculty and they will be enforced in this class.
Student violations of any of the policies and procedures included in this syllabus may be subject to
removal from the course and/or university policies addressing the learning environment.
STUDENT RESPONSBILITIES & RIGHTS:
Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In
order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise
approved by the Instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in any form of distraction (e.g.,
talking/texting on cellular phones, sidebar conversations, etc.). Inappropriate behavior in the classroom
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shall result, minimally, in a request to leave class that may be temporary or permanent. If at any time
students feel that their learning experience is being disrupted, I encourage you to meet with me outside
of class to discuss confidentially and I will address in class. More detailed information regarding
student conduct in class can be found at studentconduct.uncg.edu/policy.
Accommodations
Students also have available services or assistance to aid their learning experience. The Office of
Disability Services (ODS) is available to assist students with special needs requests that may
include alternative testing, interpreters, or listening devices. You can check your eligibility for
these services at http://ods.dept.uncg.edu/eligible. If you opt to take your exams in the ODS, you
must have your request formed submitted to me for approval 7 days prior to the exam. Failure to
complete the required documentation within this timeframe will result in no accommodations for
test-taking.
Religious observances. The University allows for a limited number of excused absences each
academic year for religious observances required by the faith of the student. When appropriate
notice is provided by a student, the student must be granted at least two excused absences under this
policy and must be allowed to make up or waive work and tests missed due to these particular
absences. For my class, students must provide 7 days notice if requesting religious
accommodations and be expected to provide appropriate documentation. You can view the full
university policy in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
If you need to use a translation dictionary, please submit a request to me prior to the date needed.
Note –electronic dictionaries are prohibited. Some exams may require the use of a calculator,
however, cellular telephones are not allowed for this use at any time during exams.
Laptops are commonly used in classroom settings and students are permitted to use laptops in class
ONLY for note-taking purposes or completing class exercises. Students who use their laptops for
other purposes (e.g., internet surfing, non-class related sites or searches) will be prohibited from
using laptops in the classroom. In the event laptop use becomes distracting to the Instructor or other
students, laptop use will be suspended in this class.
GRADING:
The final grade for the course will be based on the following assignments:
Exams (4@ 25% each)
100%
GRADING SCALE*:
A
90 – 100
B
80-89
C
70 - 79
D
60 – 69
F
59 and below
*Pluses and minuses are given within the grading scale.
HONOR SYSTEM:
The Honor Code of UNCG will be strictly enforced. Students will be required to sign the Honor
Code pledge at the end of each examination and other written assignments. Examinations and
assignments will not be graded if the student has not signed the Honor Code pledge. Any violations
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of the Honor Code of UNCG will be promptly reported to Honor System Administrators. You can
view the academic integrity policy at http://studentconduct.uncg.edu/policy/academicintegrity.
GRADED COMPONENTS:
Exams: The exams may consist of any of the following types of questions – true/false, multiple
choice, short answer, and essay. Exams will be given on the dates indicated in the syllabus. You
must take exams at the normally scheduled class time; you will not be permitted to arrive late and
take the exam. There are no provisions for taking the exams early or taking a make-up exam. I
realize that certain events may happen that prevent you from being in class to take the exam as
scheduled. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR IN THE
EVENT YOU WILL MISS A SCHEDULED EXAM – PRIOR TO THE EXAM START
TIME (contact can be via e-mail). Students who miss an exam and receive the appropriate approval
from the Instructor will have the weight of the missed exam shifted to the final exam. Students who
miss any exam without notifying the Instructor within 24 hours prior to or after the exam will
receive a “0” grade for the exam, with no exceptions. Final Exam: The final exam is a
cumulative review and evaluation of the topics covered in class and will be all multiple choice.
NOTE: Do not put your ID or SSN number on any class assignment or exam unless asked to do so.
You should not be asked for your complete SSN, so please guard it carefully.
Inclement weather policy: If we experience snow, sleet, ice, etc., I will generally follow the
University’s schedule for classes. However, I also use my own judgment and I will post a notice on
Blackboard and send an e-mail to all if there is any change in the class meetings for any reason.
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MGT 313 - Tentative Course Schedule*
Date
Topic
1/11
Course Introduction & Expectations
1/13
Managing HR & Current Trends
Chps. 1 & 2
1/18
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3
1/20
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3
1/25
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp.3
1/27
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3
2/1
Job Analysis & Exam 1 Review
Chp. 4
2/3
Exam 1
2/8
Recruiting
2/10
Selection - Criteria
Chp. 6
2/15
Selection – Adverse Impact
Chp. 6
2/17
Selection - Tests
Chp. 6
2/22
Selection - Tests
Chp. 6
2/24
Selection – Putting into Practice: Pinkerton
3/1
Exam 2
3/3
Performance Appraisal
3/8 & 3/10
Spring Break
3/15
Performance Appraisal
Chp. 8
3/17
Compensation: Pay structures & pay for
contributions
Chp. 12
3/22
Pay Structures & pay for contributions
Chp. 12
3/24
Benefits
Chp. 13
3/29
Performance, Compensation, & Benefits
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Assignments
Chp. 8
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Date
Topic
Assignments
3/31
Exam 3
4/5
Employee Separations & Employee Rights
Chp. 10
4/7
Employee Separations & Employee Rights
Chp. 10
4/12
Employee Discipline
Chp. 10
4/14
Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations
Chp. 14
4/19
Labor Relations & Exam Review
Chp. 14
4/21
Exam 4
4/27
Reading Day
4/30
Final Exam Date, if needed; Noon – 3:00
*The Instructor reserves the right to make changes in this schedule as she deems appropriate. Any
changes in this schedule will be announced in class.
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