The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bryan School of Business and Economics
Department of Business Administration
Spring 2010
MGT 313.01 – Human Resource Management
Instructor:
Office:
E-mail:
Office Hours:
Course Documents:
Dr. A. P. McKinney
370 Bryan Building
apmckin2@uncg.edu (best way to contact)
Tuesdays & Thursdays - By appointment (send an e-mail to schedule)
http://blackboard.uncg.edu (lecture notes)
TEXT:
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2009).
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. (3rd ed.). McGrawHill/Irwin. ISBN – 9780073381473 (www.bestbookbuys.com).
PREREQUISITE:
Admission to approved program
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:
 The role of Human Resources Professionals in organizations and the relationship with
organizational strategy.
 The key decisions and processes implemented by Human Resource Managers in organizations,
particularly job analysis, recruiting, selection, compliance, training & development,
performance management, compensation, and benefits.
 The legal environment impacting Human Resource Management (HRM)
 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:
 Describe and explain emerging trends in human resource management and its impact on
organizational effectiveness and efficiency
 Explain the legal context involving human resources decision-making for recruiting, selection,
performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, and employee rights
 Evaluate recruiting and selection tools for reliability, validity, and associated legal consequences
 Evaluate performance appraisal criteria for validity and potential bias
 Describe and explain compensation strategies and legally required benefits
 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 by appointment and you simply need to send an e-mail requesting a time to
meet. 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).
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
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 learning. It is also important for
students to arrive ON TIME for class. The classroom door is generally closed during class times 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.
The Bryan School has also provided faculty and student guidelines for classroom and learning
expectations. More detailed information regarding faculty and student guidelines can be found at
http://www.uncg.edu/bae/faculty_student_guidelines.pdf. This document provides more specifics
on classroom expectations of both students and faculty and they will be enforced in this class.
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
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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, however, cellular telephones are not allowed for this use
at any time during exams.
Laptops are commonly used in classroom settings and students are permitted to use laptops in class
ONLY for note-taking purposes or completing class exercises. Students who use their laptops for
other purposes (e.g., internet surfing, non-class related sites or searches) will be prohibited from
using laptops in the classroom. In the event laptop use becomes distracting to the Instructor or other
students, laptop use will be suspended in this class.
GRADING:
The final grade for the course will be based on the following assignments:
Exams (4 @ 20% each)
80%
Group Paper & Presentation
20%
TOTAL:
100%
GRADING SCALE*:
A
90 – 100
B
80-89
C
70 - 79
D
60 – 69
F
59 and below
*Pluses and minuses are given within the grading scale.
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. You
must take exams at the normally scheduled class time; you will not be permitted to arrive late and
take the exam. There are no provisions 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 e-mail). 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 within 24 hours prior to or after the exam will
receive a “0” grade for the exam, with no exceptions. Final Exam: The final exam is a
cumulative review and evaluation of the topics covered in class and will be all multiple choice.
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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 in consultation with the Instructor. Topic choices will be submitted along with an abstract
describing the topic and how your team will address the “so what” question, signed team contract,
and one signed copy (per team) of the acknowledgement of team member dismissal procedures.
These items are due at the start of class on. Failure to submit abstract, team contract, and
acknowledgement of dismissal on time will result in a 10-point penalty from the final paper grade.
Individuals who fail to attend AND participate in the research presentations will receive a 25
point penalty from your overall grade for the project.
Research Project Submission Requirements:
 Submit a complete copy of paper (including attachments/appendices) and PowerPoint slides
via Digital Dropbox on Blackboard
 Submit a hard copy (print) of your typed self and team evaluation to the Instructor on the date
specified
 Failure to submit any of the above on the date and time specified will result in penalties for the
individual and/or group
Proper Submission of Written 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 The paper may be single- or double-spaced.
4 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.
5 Failure to follow these instructions will result in a 15 point penalty off the final grade for
the assignment (Note: This is a penalty off the final paper grade).
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
1/19
Managing HR & Current Trends
Chps. 1 & 2
1/21
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3; EEO scenarios
1/26
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3
1/28
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3; EEOC exercise
2/2
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chp. 3; O*NET exercise
2/4
Job Analysis & Exam 1 Review
Chp. 4
2/9
Exam 1
2/11
Recruiting
Group Abstracts Due!
2/16
Selection - Criteria
Chp. 6
2/18
Selection – Adverse Impact
Chp. 6; Online assessments
2/23
Selection - Tests
Chp. 6
2/25
Selection – Putting into Practice: Pinkerton
Training & Development (if time permits)
Chp. 6
3/2
Exam 2
3 /4
Research Project Workday – mandatory
class attendance
3/9 & 3/11
Spring Break
3/16
Managing Performance
Chp. 8
3/18
Managing Performance
Chp. 8
3/23
Competency Assessment
3/25
Pay Structures
Chps. 11 & 12
3/30
Pay Structures & pay for contributions
Chp. 12; Spot bonuses
4/1
Putting into Practice: Linking Performance &
Compensation
Benefits & Exam 3 review
!
4/6
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Date
Topic
Assignments
4/8
Exam 3
4/13
Employee Separations & Employee Rights
Chp. 10; Employee Rights exercise
4/15
Employee Discipline
Chp. 10; Discipline exercise
4/20
Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations
Chp. 14; Unionization
4/22
Labor Relations & Exam Review
Chp. 14
Group Papers are due!
4/27
Exam 4
4/29
HR Discussion – roundtable
5/5
Reading Day
*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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