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MGT 450-Human Resource Management - 3KU/6ECTS credits
Subject
(code, title,
credits)
Economics and Management
Department
Undergraduate
Program
(undergraduate,
graduate)
Fall, 2012
Term
Raziya Isayeva
Instructor
raziya_isayeva@yahoo.com
E-mail:
Phone:
Mesheti 11, MND 18:30-21:00
Classroom/hours
Office hours
None
English
Compulsory
Core Textbook:
Luis R. Gomez-Mejia, David B. Balkin, Robert l.Cardy
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.
Define and utilize the fundamental concepts of strategic management and the resulting
implications for the management of human resources.
Articulate what is and is not appropriate practice in the recruitment, selection, and
retention practices of employers.
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).
Explain the basic laws impacting upon the management of human resources and how a
manager adheres to their tenets.
Demonstrate ability to analyze elements of, and take appropriate action in complex
human relations problems.
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.
Distinguish between equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, sexual
attraction and sexual harassment, quotas and goals.
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.
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of cultural diversity and demographics on an
organization’s ability to manage its human resources.
Compare international human resource management approaches.
Communicate effectively in both internal and external settings.
Lecture
Group discussion
Experiential exercise
Case analysis
Simulation
Course paper
X
X
X
Others
Evaluation
Methods
Midterm Exam
Case studies
Class Participation
Quizzes
Assignments
Presentation/Group
Discussion
Final Exam
Others
Total
Date/deadlines
Percentage (%)
25
10
10
10
15
30
100
We
ek
Policy
Tentative Schedule
Topics
Date/Day
(tentative)
1
17.09.2012
2
24.09.2012
Syllabus - Focus of class, objectives, grading policies etc.
Introduction/What is HR?
Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis
3
01.10.2012
Input: Employee Recruiting and Selecting
4
08.10.2012
Managing Compensation
5
15.10.2012
Rewarding Performance
6
22.10.2012
Designing and Administering Benefits
7
29.10.2012
Midterm Exam
8
9
05.11.2012
12.11.2012
Evaluating Job Performance
Employee Training
10
19.11.2012
Developing Employees
11
26.11.2012
Employee Separation, Downsizing and Outplacement
12
13
03.12.2012
10.12.2012
Team Project
Developing Employee Relations
14
17.12.2012
Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline
15
24.12.2012
Employee Safety and Health
16
Will be
announced
Final
Textbook/Assignments
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Quiz 1
Chapter 5
Quiz 2
Chapter 10
Quiz 3
Chapter 11
Quiz 4
Chapter 12
Quiz 5
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Quiz 6
Chapter 9
Quiz 7
Chapter 6
Quiz 8
Team Project
Chapter 13
Quiz 9
Chapter 14
Quiz 10
Chapter 16
Quiz 11