HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fall 2013
Instructor Information
Instructor:
Campus Location:
Room:
E-mail:
Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa
Saigon Tech Tower, Quang Trung
204
hoantt@saigontech.edu.vn
Course Identification
Course Code:
Course Name:
Class Time:
HRPO 2301
Human Resource Management
Thursday 13:00 – 16:10
Program Student Learning Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
Identify essential management skills necessary for career success.
Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business.
Construct a business plan.
Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational mission and
objectives.
5. Describe the impact of corporate culture and atmosphere on employee behavior.
Students Learning Outcomes
Student Learning
Learning Objectives (LOs)
Outcomes (SLOs)
1. Explain how
organization's human
resources influence its
performance and how
organization copes with
present and emerging
human resource
challenges.
1.1. Explain how an organization's human resources influence its performance
(Ch.1)
2. Understand the contexts
of human resource
management
2.1. Explain how different perspectives (organizational structure, group and
individual) impact to the managing of human resource (Ch.2)
2.2. Conduct a job analysis and prepare job descriptions and specifications
(chapt 2)
1.2. Describe workplace changes/ trends and HR initiatives to cope with (Ch.1)
1.3. Distinguish between the role of the HR Department and the role of other
managers (Ch.1)
1.4. Identify and formulate the HR strategies to achieve sustained competitive
advantage (Ch.1)
2.3. Distinguish the variety of flexible workforce (Ch.2)
2.4. Define some main principles in HR laws and regulations (such as EEO)
which companies have to comply with (Ch.3)
2.5. Describe the challenges in managing employee diversity (Ch.4)
3. Demonstrate knowledge
in staffing process.
3.1. Compare and contrast different methods in recruiting and selecting
employees (Ch.5)
3.2. Explain the impact of employee seperations, downsizing and outplacement
over the organization's performance (Ch.6)
4. Understand different
methods to develop and
appraise employees and
their importance in
retaining staffs
4.1. Describe, compare and contrast different systems to appraise employees'
performance (Ch.7)
4.2. Determine training needs and identify best type of training in particular
circumstances (Ch.8)
4.3. Understand the importance and methods of developing a carreer path for
employee (Ch. 9)
4.4. Identify different compensation policies and practices: their advantages and
disadvantages(Ch.10)
4.5. Develop pay-for-performance plans and other benefit package; analyse
their benefits and drawbacks (Ch.11, 12)
5. Demonstrate knowledge
in governing employees
5.1. Describe various programs to develop employee relations: communication
program, employee feedback program, employee recognition program (Ch.13)
5.2. Identify employee rights and standard measures for disciplinary actions
(Ch.14)
5.3. Identify labor relations strategies and their impacts on company
5.4. Develop an awareness of contemporary health and safety issues including
AIDS, workplace violence, smoking in the workplace etc...
5.5. Specify the HRM strategies for firms at different stages of
internationalization: difficulties and advantages
Course Resources
Required Course Text: Managing Human Resource 5ed - Luis R. Gomez - Mejia, David B. Balkin-0-13173660-4 - Pearson, 2007.
Course Format
The class will consist of weekly lectures, class discussions, Chapter presentations, and Final Project.
Students will need to invite his/her classmates to create teams for Chapter presentations and Final Project.
Class Discussion grade will be based on students’ overall contribution to class discussions, every
presentation, and homework/assignment out of the book.
Submission of chapter presentations in ppt files, including written answers to all chapter questions, is
required via email at least 2 (two) days prior to class date.
Final Project (Human Resource Plan) will replace normal Final Test, and will be provided before Midterm
Test. Partial submission as scheduled is strictly required (see Course Schedule). Revised writings
submission, following comments and/or guidelines from Instructor from time to time would be accepted.
Test
Mid
Term
Type (closed-book)
MCT (paper)
Essay
Grading Scheme (TBA)
 Class Discussion
 Chapter Presentation
 Midterm Exam
 HRM Plan
:
:
:
:
No. of Questions
30
3
25%
15%
25%
35%
Duration
40 mins
90 mins
Points
30
70
Chapters
C 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
C 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
The passing grade of this course is D
o A : 90-100
o B : 80-89
o C : 70-79
o D : 60-69
o F : 0-59
Course Policies
The use of laptops and tablets in class for presentation purpose and review session is allowed. Other
purposes of electronic device use in class and in tests are not allowed as they may drive students to
distraction from lectures.
All cell phones, if not in urgent case, must be muted or in vibration mode to avoid academic process
disruption. Emergency call can be made out of class.
Make-up Exam Policy: Make-up exams will not be given unless the student has a verifiable, valid excuse
that has been discussed with and agreed by the instructor in advance.
At instructor’s sole discretion for very limited cases, provisions for missed exams may be made for
extraordinary situations. Students who may miss an exam should make every effort to get written permission
from instructor prior to the exam.
Attendance: Regular class attendance is expected, and poor attendance may reduce a student’s class
discussion grade. Students are expected to submit their written absence request to the office or instructor
before class. Those who are absent more than six (6) hours will be dropped from the course and will receive
an F.
Academic Honesty
Cheating in any form and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any student discovered cheating on an
examination or plagiarizing in writing assignment will be dropped from the course and receive an F, and if
deemed necessary, the matter will be forwarded through the channels prescribed in the SaigonTech Student
Handbook.
Course Schedule – Fall 2013
Week
Date
1
19-Sep
2
26-Sep
3
3-Oct
4
10-Oct
5
17-Oct
6
24-Oct
7
31-Oct
8
7-Nov
9
14-Nov
10
21-Nov
11
28-Nov
12
5-Dec
13
12-Dec
14
19-Dec
15
16
26-Dec
2-Jan
Lecture
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Meeting present and emerging strategic human resource challenges
Chapter 2 - Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 113
Chapter 4 - Managing Diversity
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 181
Chapter 5 - Recruiting and Selecting Employees
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 219 - Q 1 & 2 Submission
Chapter 5 - Recruiting and Selecting Employees
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 219 - Q 1 & 2 Revision
Chapter 6 - Managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 243
Chapter 7 - Appraising and Managing Performance
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 274 - Midterm test review
Midterm Test
Chapter 8 - Training the Workforce
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 306 - Q 3 & 4 Submission
Chapter 9 - Developing Careers
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 332 - Q 3 & 4 Revision
Chapter 10 - Managing Compensation
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 371 - Q 5 & 6 Submission
Chapter 11 - Rewarding Performance
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 414 - Q 5 & 6 Revision
Chapter 13 - Developing Employee Relations
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 487 - Q 7 & 8 Submission
Chapter 14 - Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline
Wrap-up: Answer Discussion Questions - P. 523 - Q 7 & 8 Revision
Full Project Revision and Submission
Class Activities