MGMT302.110. Spring Semester, 2014
MGTK302.125 (CRN: 10055)
Personnel/Human Resources Management
Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Fall Semester, March 23 to May 15, 2015
FHSDC, Room ?????
Instructor:
Department:
Office:
Phone:
E-mail:
Office Hours:
Mr. John La Lone, Assistant. Professor. MS-HRM.
COBA: Management, and MarketingDepartment
Room 318L
(254) 519-5472
jlalone@tamuct.edu
March 23 to May 15, 2015
Monday/Wednesday 2:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
By Appointment ONLY
You must call our Admin Assistant to make appointments.
(254) 519-5437
Fax (254) 501-2825
Preferred contact with me for this course is via Blackboard message
or TAMUCT e-mail if Blackboard is not working. For appointments,
contact Admin Assistant [above]. I will respond to e-mails within
24-48 hours, except weekends and holidays.
ADMIN
ASSISTANT:
Student
Professor
Interaction:
1.0
Catalog Description: Fundamental functions of human resources management; relationship
between personnel management and organizations’ emerging role of personnel
administration in development of strategic policy for organizations.
1.1
Prerequisites: MGTK 301 – Principles of Management
1.2
Expanded Course Description: This course serves as a fundamental course in the
functional areas of Human Resource Management. Emphasis is on the role of Human
Resource Management in the organization, and its role in the formulation of strategy
and long range Human Resource planning and development. Case analysis and
internet research are used as an integral part of the course.
1.3
Intended Student Outcomes: (Must include outcomes of knowledge and skills, and
may also include behavioral). At the conclusion of the course the student will:
a.
b.
Recognize and understand the functional areas of Human Resource
Management, as they are utilized in the modern business organization.
Identify factors applicable to strategy, planning, formulation, and
implementation for the Human Resource Management Division of the modern
business organization.
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Recognize the social responsibilities of organizations, the legal and ethical
considerations applicable to corporate policy, and strategy formulation for the
Human Resource Management function.
Develop the ability to identify and analyze Human Resource Management
problem situations, identify opportunities, threats, and organizational strengths
and weaknesses in those situations, and develop strategies to solve them.
Practice their research, analysis, and presentation skills.
Recognize and compare the common methods used for selection, promotion,
and demotion of selected human resources.
Identify and discuss the ways organizations use assessment tools to plan and
implement employee development programs.
Describe different methods and procedures organizations use for disciplining
employees.
Identify and discuss the different kinds of decisions involved in establishing a
pay structure for the business organization.
Identify the labor relations goals of management, labor unions, and society, as
these goals apply to todays’ business climate.
Describe and explain how organizations use employee benefit plans to match
employees’ wants and needs, as a method to increase employee motivation and
productivity.
Class meetings will focus on reviewing and application of material,
concepts, and applications from the textbook. You will perform a
considerable number of hands-on exercises and discuss-ions designed to
help you integrate and apply the material presented in the text. Therefore, it
is important for students to come to class prepared by having read and
thought about the reading material for the day. It is important for each
student to take the initiative to question or inform the instructor if he/she is
having trouble following the course reading. Questions and concerns of this
nature may be raised with the instructor outside of class.
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Required Reading and Textbook
TEXT:
Mathis, L., Jackson, J., and Valentine, S. (2011). Human Resource Management (14th ed.).
Mason, Oh: Southwestern Cengage Learning. ISBN- 978-1-133-95310-4.
REFERENCE:
American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication Manualof American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, D.C.
NOTE: A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook
from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an
independent retailer, including an online retailer.
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3.0
Performance Guidelines
3.1
Attendance and Individual Performance: I ask for your regular participation in
class discussion and activities, and for your timely completion of assignments. I
intend that those who demonstrate quality, professional performance, will earn
high grades. And, lesser grades are earned by those who don’t.
I strongly encourage your attendance for each class. I recognize that not all
students are able to attend each class session. When you are absent from class, use
the buddy system to find out what you missed and obtain lecture notes. I expect
each student to take personal responsibility for making up missed subject matter
and assignments. Your timely attendance, preparation for and participation in
class discussion, and timeliness of assignment submissions will all contribute
toward the grade that you earn for in this class
3.2
Texas A&M University-Central Texas E-Mail Account: Each student must
claim and use their Texas A&M University-Central Texas e-mail account. E-mail
correspondence between all students and your instructor will be via your Texas
A&M University-Central Texas “Blackboard” account [In case of Blackboard
breakdown…use your Texas A&M University-Central Texas student e-mail
account]. Each student will send a message to your instructor by Monday-March
30, 2015 (Not-A-Joke) via your Texas A&M University-Central Texas
“Blackboard” account. That e-mail must reflect student’s name, Texas A&M
University-Central Texas e-mail address, course number, and course title. If you
have to use your Texas A&M University-Central Texas student e-mail account,
the Subject Line must reflect this course number and student’s name.
3.3
Reading/assignments: Class meetings will consist of: lecture on and review of
assigned chapters. You are expected to study the material for each assigned
chapter, prior to coming to class. See paragraph 12 for reading schedule.
3.4
Written Assignments: Written homework must be typed, double-spaced on 81/2” X 11” paper, using black ink and Times New Roman-size 12 fonts. Please
use 1” margin at top, bottom, left and right side of page. The Publication Manual
of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) will be used as reference
regarding format issues. A cover page will be included with each assignment,
including a reference citation of the page assignment.
Homework and research/term papers (etc.), are due on the date specified in
Paragraph 12, to the instructor in the classroom. Misspellings will be avoided. I
will accept late submissions of homework assignments and research papers,
hoever there will be a 20 % deduction for each day it is late (and weekend days
do count as well. Topics for the written assignments will include:
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(1).
End of Chapter CTC Questions. (see Blackboard Chapter CTC
Questions APA Format
Chapter/Page
1. Pg 32
2. Pg 66-67
3. Pg 102
4. Pg 141-142
5. Pg 176
6. Pg 213-214
7. Pg 251-252
(2).
Questions
1-5
1-5
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-5
1-5
Case Questions. (see Blackboard Chapter Case Questions APA Format
Chapter, Case, Page
1. Rio Tinto, Pg 32-33
2. Pricewaterhouse, Pg 67-68
3. Worker Exploitation, Pg 103-4
4. Bon Secours, Pg 142
5. Reduce Turnover, Pg 176-177
6. FedEx, Pg 214-215
7. Using Data, Pg 252-253
3.5
Due Date
March 30, 2015
April 6, 2015
April 13, 2015
April 20, 2015
April 27, 2015
May 4, 2015
May 11, 2015
Questions
1-2
1-2
1-3
1-3
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Due Date
March 25, 2015
April 1, 2015
April 8, 2015
April 15, 2015
April 22, 2015
April 29, 2015
May 6, 2015
Research Activity and Oral Presentation: Each student will conduct primary
and secondary research on a current topic directly related to the human resource
management profession. Topics available will be from the listing below, and I
will allow only one student per topic. I will ask for your selection on WednesdayApril 1, 2015. If any student who has not selected their topic by the end of class
on Wednesday-April 1, 2015…I will select a topic for them.
The research will be based on current references (i.e., not more than five years old
The final research submission will be at least twelve (12) pages long. It must
include a cover page [including the following information: title of work, student’s
name, course number and title (e.g., MGTK302.110, Personnel/Human Resource
Management), instructor’s title and name, university name, and due date.
Each student will submit the research activity on the day indicated in paragraph
12 below. A minimum of 20 sources are necessary for an “A” grade [at least 5 of
the sources must be books, and the remainder can be journals/magazines, and
Internet Articles].” A minimum of 15 sources are necessary for a “B” grade [at
least 5 of the sources must be books, and the remainder can be journals/
magazines, and Internet Articles]. A minimum of 10 sources are necessary for a
“C” grade [at least 5 of the sources must be books, and the remainder can be
journals/magazines, and Internet Articles]. All research paper submitted with less
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than 10 sources will receive the grade “D” or “F,” depending on the research
paper’s depth and content. If appropriately cited, the course textbook may be cited
as one of the references used.
Each assignment will be developed in accordance with paragraph f and g above,
and additional data presented below: Late submissions will not be allowed. If you
do not submit research activity paper on the day/date that you are scheduledyou
will receive a grade of “Zero” for that proposal. All subjects and materials to be
presented in this course must be “new works” researched and assembled by you
for this course. Recycling of cases, proposals, reports, and subjects from this or
other classes “is prohibited.”
You must also prepare a “CD R” [CD “RW”, DVD “R,” and DVD “RW”
cannot be used—AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED] with an electronic copy
of your written paper and it will be submitted with the research activity paper on
the April 27, 2015, to your instructor, in the classroom (also listed in paragraph 12
below).
TOPIC
1. Americans With Disabilities (ADA)
2. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
3. American Workforce Composition
4. At Will Employment
5. Civil Rights Act (CRA) 1964
6. Diversity
7. Employee Rights and Responsibilities
8. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
9. Family Leave and Medical Act (FMLA)
10. HR Management Roles and Careers
11. Human Resources Planning and Employee Retention
(Must include Realistic Job Preview (RJP) and (EAP)
12. Incentive Plans and Executive Compensation
13. Job design, and Job Analysis
14. Managing Employee Benefits
15. Performance Management and Appraisals
16. Recruiting and Labor Markets
17. Risk Management and Worker Protection
18. Sexual Harassment
19. Strategic HR Management and Planning
20. Talent Management
21. Telework/Telecommuting/Other Work Sched Alternatives
22. The Uniform Guide
23. Total Rewards and Compensation
24. Training Human Resources (HRD)
ASSIGNED TO
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25. Union/Management Relations
26. Labor Unions
3.5
Specifications for Written Assignments: All written work must be done on a
computer. For those who don’t own a computer, the University Computer Lab is
available during the semester.
All work will be submitted on 8 ½ inch by 11 inch white bond paper, and using
the color black for wording. All margins will be 1 inch at the top, bottom, and left
and right sides. All items submitted are expected to be of collegiate quality,
language, and depth. Please prepare your written work(s) using a format/style
consistent with professional business practice. The Style Guide of the American
Psychological Association is the standard we will use.
The quality of your work is a reflection of you; always present your best side.
Quality work has a professional appearance and is free of spelling errors, and
penned corrections. Always write as a “Positive Affirmation.”
3.6
Examinations: There will be three examinations administered during the
semester, and they will be administered in class as scheduled in paragraph 12
below. Each will be a combination of multiple-choice, true/false, and fill-in-theblank questions Exams represent the individual work of students; teamwork will
not be permitted on exams. All exams will be non-cumulative. Exams will be
closed book and closed notes. Missed exam makeup [regardless of reason] will be
as scheduled in paragraph 12 below. Makeup exams will be a combination of
true/false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions.
3.7
Grading Criteria
Grades will be calculated as follows:
Exams (3 @) 200 Points)
Chapter CTA’s (7 @ 10 Points)
Chapter Cases (10 @ 10 Points)
Research Activity
Professionalism
TOTAL POINTS
600 Points
70 Points
70 Points
200 Points
600 Points
1000 Points
Letter Grade, and Points Required to Obtain Them
100-90 % = A
89-80 % = B
79-70 % = C
69-60 % = D
00-59 % = F
900-1000
800-899
700-799
600-699
000-599
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4.0
Drop Policy
If you discover that you need to drop this course, you must go to the Records Office and ask for
the necessary paperwork. Professors cannot drop students; this is always the responsibility of the
student. The record’s office will give a deadline for which the form must be returned completely
signed. Once you return the signed form to the records office and wait 24 hours, you must go
into Degree Works and confirm that you are no longer enrolled. If Degree Works reflects that
you are still enrolled, FOLLOW-UP with the records office immediately. You are to attend class
until the procedure is complete to avoid penalty for absence. Should you miss the deadline to fail
to follow this procedure, you will receive an “F” in the course.
1. Last day for student’s to add or drop a course without having to process manual
Texas A&M University documents is Thursday—March 20, 2015.
2. Last day for student’s to add or drop a course by processing manual Texas A&M
University documents is Wednesday—March 25, 2015
3. Last day to drop a 2nd 8-Week class w/“no record is Monday—March 30, 2015.
4. Last day to drop a class w/a “Q” or a “W-Withdrawal” is Friday—April 24,2015.
5. DEADLINE to file for Summer 2015 Graduation is Thursday—April 23, 2015.
You will still be able to file for graduation after April 23, 2015, and graduate, but
you will not be able to walk the stage, invite family and friends, etc.
Note # 1: In rare, emergency cases, students may qualify for an incomplete grade,
which is recorded as a “K” on the grade report and transcript. Requests for
incomplete grades must be made according to TSU policy and approved by the
instructor prior to the final week of classes. All requirements must be completed by
the end of the next long semester or the “K” is automatically changed to an “F.”
5.0
Academic Honesty (Texas A&M University-Central Texas Catalog, page 37)
Texas A&M University-Central Texas expects all students to maintain high standards of personal
and scholarly conduct. Students found responsible of academic dishonesty are subject to
disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an
examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials.
The faculty member is responsible for initiating action for each case of academic dishonesty and
report the incident to the Director of Student Affairs. More information can be found at
http://www.tamus.edu/Student Conduct.
All work in this course is individual (including Homework). You may get the rare/occasional
assistance from other students about where you found certain information/answers, but I don’t
want to see close/identical answers. I have a pretty good eye for this, as my memory is pretty
good! If you need help, ask me! Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in an F in
my course. I have taught this course long enough that I can tell if you are collaborating or not,
despite the fact that your answers may differ slightly.
6.0
Library Services
INFORMATION LITERACY focuses on research skills that prepare individuals to live and
work in an information-centered society. Librarians will work with students in the development
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of critical reasoning, ethical use of information, and the appropriate use of secondary research
techniques including: exploring information resources such as library collections and services,
identify sources such as subject databases and scholarly journals, executing effective search
strategies, retrieving, recording, and citing relevant results correctly, and interpreting search
results and deciding whether to expand the search. Library Resources are outlined and accessed
through the web page http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/library/index.php
7.0
Disability Services: If you have or believe you have a disability, may wish to self-ide
At Texas A&M University – Central Texas, we value an inclusive learning environment where
every student has an equal chance to succeed and has the right to an education that is barrier-free.
The Office of Disability Support and Access is responsible for ensuring that students with a
disability enjoy equal access to the University's programs, services and activities. Some aspects
of this course or the way the course is taught may present barriers to learning due to a
disability. If you feel this is the case, please contact Disability Support and Access at (254) 5015831 in Warrior Hall, Ste. 212. For more information, please visit their website at
www.tamuct/disabilitysupport. Any information you provide is private and confidential and will
be treated as such.
8.0
Absence Policy
ANY absence, excused or unexcused, beyond one absence will result in a reduction in
professionalism points. It is very important that you contact me prior to any absence when
possible and it will be your responsibility to make contact for missing information or
assignments.
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Tutoring:
Tutoring is available to all TAMUCT students, both on-campus and online. Subjects tutored
include Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and Writing (APA). Tutors are available at
the Tutoring Center in Founder's Hall, Room 204, and also in the Library in the North Building.
Visit www.ct.tamus.edu/AcademicSupport and click "Tutoring Support" for tutor schedules and
contact info. If you have questions or if you're interested in becoming a tutor, contact Academic
Support Programs at 254-519-5830 or by emailing .
Tutor.com is an online tutoring platform that enables TAMU-CT students to log-in and
receive FREE online tutoring and writing support. This tool provides tutoring in
Mathematics, Writing, Career Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Spanish, Calculus,
and Statistics. Chat live with a tutor 24/7 for any subject on your computer. To access
Tutor.com, click on www.tutor.com/tamuct.
10.0 Changes to Syllabus
A syllabus serves as an instructional and study planning document. It may become necessary to
make changes during the course of this semester, and I reserve the right to make such changes.
If a change must be made, such changes will be announced in class and students will receive
written notice within 10 days of the change decision.
11.0 What you can expect from me
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Feedback in the form of graded assignments within 7 days in most cases.
Return e-mail within 24-48 hours except on weekends.
I will be prepared for class, so I expect the same from you.
Every rubric for every assignment in this course has as a part of the grade: writing,
grammar, and spelling.
 Hands-on learning,
 Respect and professionalism.
This class will be what you make of it
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12.0 Course Outline and Assignments
The following course outline and assignments listing is provide as a guide for each student to
assist you in keeping up to date in your studies and in completion of your assignments.
Week
Day
Date
Class/Activity
Subject
Assignments
1.
Mon Mar 23
INTRO
Intro to Course Syllabi
Chap 1
Foundations of Supervision
Wed Mar 25
Chap 2
Sound/Creative Decisions
Chap 3
Improving COMM Skills
2.
Mon Mar 30
Chap 4
Motivating Today’s Employ Bb Self-Intro
Chap 5
Managing Chg/Innovation
MSG Due
Wed
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Apr 1
No Joke
Apr 6
Apr 8
Apr 13
Apr 15
Apr 20
Apr 22
Apr 27
Wed
Apr 29
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Wed
May 4
May 6
May 11
May 13
May 13
Chap 6
Chap 7
Chap 8
EXAM # 1
Chap 8
Chap 9
Chap 10
Chap 11
Chap 12
GB/MGMT
EXAM # 2
Chap 12
Chap 13
Chap 14
Chap 15
Final exam
EXAMS
Ethics & Org. Politics
Supervisory Planning
Managing Your Time
C H A P T E R S 1-5
Managing Your Time
Understand Work Grps/Tms
Staffing Skills
Staffing Skills
Understanding EEO
Research Paper & CD DUE
C H A P T E R S 6-10
Understanding EEO
Counseling/Spt. Employees
Developing Ldrshp Skills
Handling Conflict & Stress
Final Exam Chap 11-15
Make-up [Exams # 1 & 2]
Research Topic
Selection
GOOD LUCK
Term Paper/CD
Due-Class Room
GOOD LUCK
6:00-7:30 PM
7:31-9:00 PM
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