Mr. Rick Horrigan
Course: BUS 255-T1
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
FALL 2014
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 – 5:45pm
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 15 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 of 7 pages: Following the requested format double spaced and reviewed for spell check and
grammar
7. 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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4)
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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 chapter references
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
Aug 26th
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.
Chapter 2
Lecture Tuesday’s
Aug 28th
Sept 2nd
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.
Sept 4th
Sept 9th
Sept 11th
Chapter 3
Sept 16th
Sept 18th
Chapter 4
Sept 23rd
Sept 25th
Chapter 5
Sept 30th
Chapter 6
Oct 9th
Lecture Tuesday’s
Papers Due Thurs: Case Study 1 & 2 on pages P.134 and 135 answer all questions for both case studies.
Lecture Tuesday’s
Paper Due Thurs: Case Study #2 P.174-175. Answer all questions. Also prepare to complete in class the HRM experience
on P.173.
Lecture Tuesday’s
Paper Due Thurs: HRM Experience Career Management Interviews P. 227 answer all questions. Interview one manager
and complete all the questions.
Lecture Tuesday’s
Paper Due Thurs: Case #2 P.284 questions on P.285 answer all questions.
Oct 2nd
Oct 7th
Assignments, Class Preparation
Chapter 7
(Mid-term Outline given to students)
Lecture Tuesday’s
Paper Due Thurs: Case #2 P.335 - 336 Eastman Kodak answer all questions Chap 8 Case #2 P.386-387 answer all
questions page 387
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Oct 14th
Chap 8
In Class Review CASE #2 P.386-387 be prepared to discuss
Oct 16th
Mid Term Test
THURSDAY MIDTERM TEST CHAP 1-8 MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
Oct 21st
Oct 23rd
Chapter 9 & 10
Oct 28th
Chapter 11
Paper Due Thurs: Case #2 P.431-432 answer all questions. Chap 10 - Answer HRM experience “Awarding Salary P.467”
Lecture Tuesday’s
Paper Due Thurs: Case #1 P.508-509 answer all questions P.509,
Final Paper
Oct 30th
Nov 4th
Lecture Tuesday’s
Chapter 12
Bring to class typed on page purpose for your
Lecture Tuesday’s
Paper Due Thurs: In Class HRM Experience P.552 and Case Study #1 P.553. Answer all questions.
Nov 6th
Nov 11th
Veterans DAY
Nov 13th
Chapter 13 and 14
Nov 18th
Chapter 15
No Classes
Paper Due Thurs: Case #1 P.594-595 and Case # 2 Page 644-645 answer all questions
(TEST REVIEW)
Lecture Tuesday’s
Paper Due Thurs: Case #1 P.692 answer all questions.
Nov 20th
Lecture Tuesday’s Paper Due Thurs: Case 2 Study P.728 answer all questions
Nov 25th
Chapter 16
Nov 27th
Thanks Giving
NO CLASSES
Dec 2nd
Final Exam
Chapters 9-16 Final Exam
Dec 4th
Dec 9th
Students
Dec 11th
Last Class
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.
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Final Paper Topic selection (EXAMPLES) are on MYSMCC portal for the students.
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
5-7 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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