HRM/Syllabus
SEM/KU
KHAZAR UNIVERSITY
School of Economics and Management
Human Resource Management
Instructor: Raziya Isayeva
E-mail: isayevaraziya@gmail.com
Term: Spring, 2014
Lecture hours: Monday 18:30 – 21:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION - This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of
human resource management. Such areas as recruitment, selection, orientation,
professional development, compensation, benefits administration, related tax laws, labor
relations, international HRM, human resource information system design and
utilization, and future implications for human resource management.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Define and utilize the fundamental concepts of strategic management and the
resulting implications for the management of human resources.
2. Articulate what is and is not appropriate practice in the recruitment, selection,
and retention practices of employers.
3. Describe the general components of compensation packages, how they are
designed and what their potential organizational uses are. (Ex. Contribution to
employer competitiveness in the labor market).
4. Explain the basic laws impacting upon the management of human resources and
how a manager adheres to their tenets.
5. Demonstrate ability to analyze elements of, and take appropriate action in
complex human relations problems.
6. Design an effective performance assessment program that includes the elements
of consistency and fairness while encouraging employee development and
satisfaction, and, if need be, that documents performance for discipline or
termination.
7. Distinguish between equal employment opportunity and affirmative action,
sexual attraction and sexual harassment, quotas and goals.
8. Discuss the impact of health care issues in the employment setting: explain how
programs such as health wellness, employee assistance (EAP) function, and how
they can assist managers and employees develop a more productive work
environment.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of cultural diversity and demographics on
an organization’s ability to manage its human resources.
10. Compare international human resource management approaches.
11. Communicate effectively in both internal and external settings.
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COURSE MATERIAL
1. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Pearson New
International Edition, 3rd Edition, Author: Gary Dessler
2. Human Resource Management, Thirteenth Edition, Robert L. Mathis, John
H. Jackson
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To accomplish the course objectives, students will be involved in a variety of learning
experiences. The course format will emphasize mini-lectures, discussion of reading
assignments, in- and out-of-class exercises, video clips, and case analyses. You will be
expected to take a high level of responsibility for your own learning, as well as that of
others. It has been my experience that the best classes have been those where students
actively participated, contributed their experiences related to the topics discussed, and
applied the course concepts to solving problems of interest to them. My goal is to create
a learning environment that strikes a balance between my presentation of material and
student involvement in discussion, projects, videos, cases, and in- and out-of-class
exercises.
Readings and assignments should be prepared in advance of the date designated for a
particular topic since the lectures are designed to build upon the reading assignment.
Hence, much more will be gained from the lectures (i.e., you will learn more and
perform better on the quizzes) if you are well prepared on the subject matter prior to
class. I also plan to provide you with opportunities to apply the material in class -- you
must therefore have read/prepared the assignment prior to class to gain very much
from these experiences and to avoid hampering your performance.
Missing three or more classes will result in no course credit. Class participation can
positively affect your final grade.
COURSE GRADING
Your final grade in this course will be based on the following requirements and weights:
Midterm Exam –
Final Exam Quizzes Team Project and Presentations Written Assignment
Participation -
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Midterm and Final Exam
One midterm and one final exam are scheduled in this course. All exams will be given
according to the attached course schedule.
Quizzes
Each class will begin with a quiz on the material covered last week. The quizzes are a
substantial part of your semester grade. There are no make-up or late quizzes.
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Team Project
The individual team project will be an audit of an HR function, service, tool, or data
exchange across organizations. The audit must address three major issues. First, a
review of the function, how it achieves the strategic goals of the organizations analyzed,
the fit between the organization's strategy and an HR subfunction (i.e., staffing, training
& development, performance management, or compensation) should be analyzed.
Second, a critique of the HR subfunction in light of strengths of and weaknesses should
be provided. You will need to identify and describe the criteria for your assessment.
Finally, propose recommendations for change based on weaknesses in the HR
subfunction. These recommendations should detail how you will implement these
changes and have managers and employees accept these changes. Through the
collection of materials, phone and/or in-person interviews your team will conduct a
human resource audit. The project will result in a multi-page report. More information
on the team HR assignment will be discussed on week IV.
The teams will be formed before Week V.
Team Member Contributions
Team member contributions will be evaluated by all team members and adjustments, if
necessary, will be made to the project grade. Also, a team may fire a member on or
before Week VII . To fire a team member the following must occur:
1. the team must have a consensus that action be taken
2. a verbal warning or a written warning note must be given
3. if improvement is less than optimal, formal notice of the firing must be given,
preferably in person, followed by an e-mail to the team member with a copy to
the instructor.
If you are fired you can:
a. join another team, if allowed by that team,
b. withdraw from the class, or
c. complete the assignment on your own.
On the other hand, as a team member you may quit, but the same consequences apply as
if you were fired.
Written Assignment
Choose an emerging topic from the list provided by instructor. Topics must be reserved
by week 4.
Thoroughly research the topic using primary (newspapers, interviews, news magazines,
electronic media) and secondary sources (commentaries, research journals, books).
Prepare a bibliography of recommended readings (e.g., journal articles or books).
Written Assignment should be submitted by week XIV. No less than 1500 words.
Participation
The majority of mangers’ time is spent in conversations and discussions. Because of this,
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substantive contribution to class discussions will be given high priority. Behaviors that
will have a positive impact on my evaluation of your class participation include:
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Supportive listening skills are demonstrated (e.g., following the discussion,
understanding the questions that fellow students or I ask) and responses are not
person oriented or invalidating.
Interaction with other class members in discussions.
Comments are specific, owned, and relevant to the discussion.
Comments are conjunctive (i.e., follow from the comments of others).
Comments add to understanding of the problem or topic.
Contributor distinguishes the source of the comment (e.g., based on facts,
opinions, theory).
Contributor demonstrates willingness to test new ideas as opposed to all safe
ideas (e.g., repetition of facts from readings without analysis or conclusions).
My expectations for your performance are high. An absolute rather than a comparative
approach will be used (you will understand why my reasons while taking the class) for
grading.
POLICY
Attendance
As this course focuses on communication, its success rests mainly in student
participation and discussion. Therefore, attendance is critical. Excessive unexcused
absences (more than four) will result in student’s withdrawal from the class. To this end,
regular attendance records will be kept. Those having legitimate reasons for absence
(illness, family bereavement etc) are required to inform the instructor.
Tardiness/other disruptions
As punctuality is critical in a professional environment, the students are expected to be
in time for classes. Tardiness is disruptive to the class and sends a message of lack of
concern for the other’s time. If a student is late to the class for more than ten (10)
minutes, s/he is NOT allowed to enter and disturb the class.
Preparation for class
The structure of this course makes your individual study and preparation outside the
class extremely important. The lecture material will focus on the major points, so the
students are encouraged to make notes during the lectures, which will guide them while
preparing for the classes. As the lectures will be an amalgam of the best from various
textbooks, journal and newspaper articles, Internet materials, and own experience, the
students will be provided with handouts. After the lecture, you should study your
notes and handouts to be prepared for class discussions, case studies, and simulations.
Make-up Exams
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As the Quiz measures the students' current preparation for the class, Make-Ups are not
permitted.
If you miss the final with a valid excuse, you must make it up at a later date arranged
and agreed with the dean. If you do not have a valid excuse for missing an exam, it will
count as a zero.
In order to be excused from the exam, the student must contact the instructor and the
dean well before the exam. Excuses will not be granted for social activities.
The exams will all be cumulative. You will have open-ended questions, multiple choice
questions, essay questions. Most of the questions on each exam will be taken from the
material covered since the last exam, but some will come from the earlier material. In
general, the coverage will reflect the amount of time spent in class on the different
topics.
You are not allowed to use textbooks, handouts and any other material during the
exams. For the exams you will be allowed to bring an A4 sheet of paper which you can
use for your notes.
Assignments
Those students who desire to accomplish assignments are required to turn them in on
their due dates. All out-of-class assignments must be typed. No hand written
submissions will be accepted.
Withdrawal (pass/fail)
This course strictly follows grading policy of the School of Economics and Management.
Thus, a student is normally expected to achieve a mark of at least 60% to pass. In case of
failure, he/she will be referred or required to repeat the course the following term or
year. For referral, the student will be required to take examination scheduled by
instructor.
Cheating/plagiarism
Cheating or other plagiarism during the Quizzes, Mid-term, Final Examinations and
assignments will lead to paper cancellation. In this case, the student will automatically
get zero (0), without any considerations.
Professional behavior guidelines
The students shall behave in the way to create favorable academic and professional
environment during the class hours. Unauthorized discussions and unethical behavior
are strictly prohibited.
What instructor considers important for successful completion of the course
For successful completion of the course, the students shall take an active part during the
class time, analyzing case studies and participating in further discussions, prepare
assignments and presentations.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Week
Chapter
I
Syllabus - Focus of class, objectives, grading policies etc.
Due
Ch. 1 – Introduction/HRM in Organizations
II
Ch. 2 – Strategic HR Management and Planning
III
Ch. 4 - Workers, Jobs, and Job Analysis
Quiz 1
IV
Ch. 5,– HR Planning and Retention
Quiz 2
V
Ch. 6 - Recruiting and Labor Markets
Quiz 3
VI
Ch. 7 - Selecting Human Resources
Quiz 4
VII
Mid-term Exam
VIII
Ch. 8 – Training human Resources
IX
Ch. 9 – Talent Management
Quiz 5
X
Ch.10 – Performance Management and Appraisal
Quiz 6
XI
Ch. 11 – Total Rewards and Compensation
Quiz 7
XII
Team Project
Team Project
XIII
Ch. 12 – Incentive Plans and Executive Compensation
Quiz 8
XIV
Ch.13 – Managing Employee Benefits
Quiz 9
XV
Ch. 16 – Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Quiz 10
XVII
Final Examination
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