Advanced Human Resource Management
MGT 4533
Summer 2002
8-9:50am
Dorman 120
Instructor:
Dr. Rebecca Long
3114 McCool Hall
325-7014
Office Hours – by appointment.
rlong@cobilan.msstate.edu
Text:
Jeffrey A. Mello (2002) Strategic Human Resource Management. (CIncinnatti,
Ohio: South-Western).
And other readings as assigned by the instructor.
Course Description:
MGT 4533. Advanced Human Resources. Prerequsite: MGT 3513 or consent of
instructor. Study of problems in the field of human resource management
emphasizing development of the ability to analyze problems and to apply
management fundamentals to the human resources arena.
Course Objectives:
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To gain an in-depth understanding of the role and scope of HR problems.
To analyze and assess these problems in light of larger business concerns.
To identify alternative solutions.
To integrate problem decisions into existing human resource and business
policy.
To select problem solutions consistent with established
HR policy, sound organizational design, and competitive enhancement.
Grading Scale:
Grades are based on a ten point scale (90-100 = A, etc.).
Exams:
Five weekly quizzes will be given. Quizzes will consist of multiple choice
questions and will cover material from the textbook, readings, lectures etc.
Course Philosophy:
The structure and conduct of this course is based on the belief that all participants
are adults and are therefore willing to take responsibility for their own actions and
outcomes. This means that, like any truly successful person, you will work for what
you get, get what you work for, and refrain from whining about being denied that
for which you did not work. Such an adult stance also means that you expect the
same of others in this course, in particular, your group members and the instructor.
You will thus refuse to indulge your peers when they gripe and avoid personal
accountability and you will support them whenever they work for real solutions to
real problems. As an adult participant in this class, you should also expect an
instructor who is well prepared, informed, and willing to share her knowledge.
Finally, you must also expect that your instructor will only test over that material to
which you have had ample access and that she will be fair and above-board in all
her dealings with you, giving all the credit you deserve.
Attendance:
To get the full value of a summer college course requires that you consistently
attend class. Thus, attendance is required. I do, however, recognize that on
occasion attendance is impossible. Consequently, each student is allowed one
“free” day during the term.
Participation:
Students must read, understand, and be prepared to discuss all readings and
cases. Although it is impossible to participate without attending class,
attendance is not the same as participation. Students must actively participate in
all class discussions to receive an A for participation.
Assignments:
Students will complete weekly case assignments. These assignments are
designed to convey the experience of managerial problem solving, policy
creation, and design implementation. No late assignments will be accepted.
Evaluation:
Exams..……………50%
Partcipation………25%
Assignments…….25%
Absences:
For all absences beyond the above “free” day, only University approved absences
will be accepted. If an exam, discussion, assignment or presentation is missed,
the student must have a University excuse. All unexcused absences will result in
a grade of 0 for the missed activity and a reduction in the participation grade.
Tentative Course Schedule
Date
Topic
Assignment
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week #1
Wed - 5/29
Introduction
5/30
Investment
5/31
Quiz
Week #2
6/3
Chapter 1
Strategic Planning
Chapter 3
6/4
Evolving Roles
Chapter 4
6/5
HR Planning
Chapter 5
6/6
Chapter Readings
6/7
Quiz
Week #3
6/10
Work Design
Chapter 6
6/11
Staffing
Chapter 8
6/12
Training
Chapter 9
6/13
Chapter Readings
6/14
Quiz
Week #4
6/17
Performance Management
Chapter 10
6/18
Compensation
Chapter 11
6/19
Labor Relations
Chapter 12
6/20
Chapter Readings
6/21
Week #5
6/24
Quiz
Employee Separation
Chapter 13
6/25
International HRM
Chapter 14
6/26
Trends & Summary
6/27
Chapter Readings
6/28
Quiz
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus to
accommodate class needs or unforeseen circumstances.