The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bryan School of Business and Economics
Department of Business Administration
Spring 2008
MGT 313.01 – Human Resource Management
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
E-mail:
Office Hours:
Course Documents:
Dr. Arlise P. McKinney
370 Bryan Building
(336) 334-4532
apmckin2@uncg.edu (best way to contact)
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-2:00 and by appointment
http://blackboard.uncg.edu (lecture notes)
REQUIRED TEXT:
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2007).
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. (2nd ed.). McGrawHill/Irwin. ISBN – 0072934255 (www.bestbookbuys.com).
PREREQUISITE:
MGT 312, Human Behavior in Organizations
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:
1 The role of Human Resources Professionals in organizations and the relationship with
organizational strategy
2 The key decisions made by Human Resources Professionals in organizations, particularly
staffing, training & development, performance management, and compensation
3 The legal environment impacting Human Resource Management (HRM)
4 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:
1 Describe and explain emerging trends in human resource management and its impact on
organizational effectiveness and efficiency
2 Explain the legal context involving human resources decision-making for recruiting, selection,
performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, and employee rights
3 Evaluate recruiting and selection tools for reliability, validity, and associated legal consequences
4 Evaluate performance appraisal criteria for validity and potential bias
5 Describe and explain compensation strategies and legally required benefits
6 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 posted on the syllabus and outside my office door. 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 24 hours (excluding weekends).
CLASS ATTENDANCE:
You are expected to attend each class session and I will occasionally take attendance to capture
participation points. Participation in class is an instrumental part of this class and the learning
process. It is also important for students to arrive ON TIME for class. The classroom door is
generally closed during class time to avoid interruptions and noise that may occur outside the class.
I realize that circumstances may cause you to be late; however, if you are going to be at least 10
minutes late for the class, it is best not to attend. It is disruptive to the class for students to arrive
late and have to interrupt others to get to their seat or even catch up with the class. As the
Instructor, I will not interrupt class to open the door 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. NOTE: When in class, please turn off cell phones and pagers.
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 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.
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 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,
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however, cellular telephones are not allowed for this use at any time during exams.
GRADING:
The final grade for the course will be based on the following assignments:
Exams (3 @ 20% each)
60%
Final Exam
15%
Group Paper & Presentation
15%
Participation
10%
TOTAL:
100%
GRADING SCALE:
A
B
C
D
F
90 – 100
80 – 89
70 - 79
60 – 69
59 and below
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
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. There
are no provisions in place 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 email). 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 will receive a “0” grade for the exam. You must take exams at the normally
scheduled class time, thus, you will not be permitted to arrive late and take the exam.
Final Exam: The final exam is a cumulative review and evaluation of the topics covered in class
and will be all multiple choice questions.
HR Research Project and Presentation: Students will work in teams to research a current issue in
human resource management that is relevant to managers and HR professionals. A separate
handout detailing the project and grading criteria is available on Blackboard and will be discussed
in the second week of class. Students will be allowed to form their own groups and decide upon a
topic. Topic choices are due to me by the fourth week of class and will also include an abstract
describing the topic and how your team will address the “so what” question, team contract, and
acknowledgement of team member dismissal procedures. The paper is worth 15% of your final
grade and is due on April 22, 2008 with presentations taking place during the final exam
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period. Failure to attend the research presentations will result in 25 point penalty from your overall
grade for the research project.
Class Participation/Homework: Class participation is an instrumental part of the learning process
and contributes 15% to your final grade. I will provide a series of in-class exercises/activities to
reinforce the principles of human resource management. Class participation points are earned by
being in class when the assignment is given (Note: You must be in attendance to earn in-class
participation points). A portion of participation will consist of assignments to be completed outside
of class (i.e., homework) with specific instructions for submission. There are NO make-up
provisions for missed in-class or homework assignments. No late or e-mail submissions will be
accepted.
Proper Submission of Class Assignments
All assignments and papers must be typed or they will not be graded. I will not accept work that
does not meet the following requirements:
1 Typed with at least a 12-pt font and for business writing should be in either Times New
Roman or Arial.
2 Cover sheets are not required but you must have the following – name, page numbers, and
MUST be stapled if more than 1 page.
3 All assignments are due at the START of class on the date specified by the Instructor. No
late submissions or e-mail submissions for ANY assignment will be accepted.
4 Failure to follow these instructions will result in a 15 point penalty off the final grade for
the assignment.
NOTE: Do not put your ID or SSN number on any class assignment 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 regarding class and I will
post a notice on Blackboard and send an e-mail to all students if there is any change in the class
meeting due to inclement weather.
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MGT 313 - Tentative Course Schedule*
Date
Topic
Assignments
1/15
Managing HR
Chp. 1
1/17
Trends in HR
Chp. 2
1/22
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3
1/24
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3
1/29
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3
1/31
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3
2/5
Job Analysis
Chp. 4
2/7
Job Analysis & Exam 1 Review
Chp. 4
2/12
Exam 1
2/14
Recruiting
Chp. 5
2/19
Selection
Chp. 6
2/21
Selection
Chp. 6
2/26
Selection, Training & Development
Chp. 6, 7
2/28
Training & Exam 2 Review
Chp. 7
3/4
Exam 2
3/6
Group Project Workday
3/11 – 3/13
Spring Break!!!
3/18
Managing Performance
Chp. 8
3/20
Managing Performance
Chp. 8
3/25
Pay Structures
Chps. 11 & 12
3/27
Pay Structures & pay for contributions
Chp. 12
4/1
Benefits
Chp. 13
4/3
Benefits & Exam 3 review
Chp. 13
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Date
Topic
Assignments
4/8
Exam 3
4/10
Employee Separations
Chp. 10
4/15
Employee Rights
Chp. 10
4/17
Employee Discipline
Chp. 10
4/22
Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations
Chp. 14
4/24
Labor Relations & Exam Review
Chp. 14
Group Projects are due!
4/29
Exam 4
5/1
Research Presentations (optional)
5/7
Reading Day
5/13
Final Exam – Noon – 3:00
Presentation of research
projects
*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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