Professional
Issues in HR
HRM
595.110 - Fall 2012
– CRN: 86732
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30
p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR
I. COURSE OVERVIEW
“Professional Issues in
Human Resources” (PIHR) examines contemporary issues in human resource
management. Emphasis is placed on
current issues, ethical decision-making processes, work place investigations,
and continued professional development.
Successful completion of a comprehensive competency examination covering
the principal areas studied within the human resource management functions is
required. Prerequisite: A minimum of 15 hours in human resource
management, educational psychology, industrial/organizational psychology or
concurrent enrollment. (Note: This Professional Issues in Human Resources has required on-line components, using
Blackboard. See handout for user
instructions.)
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Professional Issues in Human Resources course, each student
will be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge competencies:
A. Strategic
Human Resource Management: Knowledge of strategic management concepts
(strategy development, macro/micro-economics, human resource law, leadership,
ethics, scorecard metrics, global HRM, etc.) related to designing and
implementing effective and efficient human resource management programs.
§
Skill
in using university library database system.
§
Skill
in conducting graduate-level secondary research.
§
Skill
in communicating HRM information.
§
Skill
in writing business memos.
§
Skill
in using the SHRM Web site.
§
Skill
in networking within the HRM professional community.
§
Skill
in identifying strategic business issues confronting the HRM department.
§
Skill
in using empirical methods to determine long-term impact of HRM practices on
the organization’s bottom line.
B. Workforce Planning and Employment: Knowledge of workforce planning and
employment concepts (employment laws, job analysis and design, HR forecasting,
recruiting methods, valid selection practices, etc.) related to designing and
implementing effective organizational staffing practices.
§
Skill
in using the EEOC Web site for workforce information and/or resources.
§
Skill
in using empirical methods to forecast staffing requirements to meet organizational
demands.
§
Skill
in using the BLS Web site for information and/or resources.
§
Skill
in using empirical methods to conduct adverse impact analysis.
§
Skill
in using the O-net Web site for information and/or resources.
§
Skill
in using the TWC Web site for information and/or resources.
§
Skill
in analyzing recruitment practices to make recommendations.
§
Skill
in analyzing legal issues related to organizational staffing activities.
C. Human
Resource Development: Knowledge of human resource
development concepts (learning styles, training analysis, development, design,
Implementation, evaluation, etc.) related to designing and implementing
effective organizational training and development practices.
§ Skill in using the ASTD
Web site information and/or resources.
§ Skill in analyzing
learning requirements to assign HRD priorities.
§ Skill in analyzing
performance management issues to make recommendations.
§ Skill in preparing a
personal resume related to HRM career development.
§ Skill in utilizing a
personal profile related to HRM career development.
D. Total Compensation: Knowledge of total compensation concepts (wages,
variable pay, benefits administration, pay policy, pay structure, pay
philosophy, compensation administration, compensation law, etc.) related to
designing and implementing effective compensation and benefit practices.
·
Skill
in using the WHD Web site for information and/or resources.
§
Skill
in applying FLSA guidelines to determine exemption status.
§
Skill
in developing an organization’s pay structure (base pay system).
§
Skill
in using the BLS Web site for compensation and benefits information.
E. Employee
and Labor Relations: Knowledge of employee and
labor relations concepts (organizational behavior, fair treatment, discipline,
union security, management rights, collective bargaining, labor law, risk
management etc.) related to designing and implementing effective organizational
labor practices.
§ Skill in analyzing
organizational issues to make recommendation.
§ Skill in using OSHA Web
site for information and/or resources.
§ Skill in using AFL-CIO Web
site for information and/or resources.
III. INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS
Nkomo, S. M., Fottler, M.
D., & McAfee, R. B. (2008). Applications
in human resource management: Cases,
exercises, incidents, and skill builders
(6th ed.). Cincinnati:
South-Western. [ISBN: 978-0-324-42142-2]
Mathis, R. L., & Jackson, J.
H. (2011). Human resource management (13th ed.). Florence,
KY: Cengage
Learning. [ISBN: 978-0-538-45315-8 or ISBN:
0-538-45315-x]
Optional
Publisher’s Support Site: http://coursemate.cengage.com/CPReader/View/9781111665876/default.aspx#home
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS and STRUCTURE
A. Attendance/Withdrawal: Remember that class participation is
difficult, at best, without class attendance, so make every effort to attend
each class session. Although attendance
is highly encouraged, we recognize that not all students are able to attend each
class session. In cases where the
student will miss two or more weeks, please contact the professor or program
secretary with information as soon as possible.
It is the responsibility of each student to submit assignments and
become aware of other activities missed during absences.
Note #1: In accordance with
university policy, each faculty member has the responsibility and authority to
determine whether make-up work can be done because of absences. Although Dr. Lyon will generally accept
make-up assignments up to one week late, no individual additional “extra
credit” activities will be granted.
Make-up exams are discussed in the “exam” paragraph.
Note #2: If you
have or believe you have a disability, may wish to self-identify. You can do so
by providing documentation to the Director of Student Affairs. Students are
encouraged to seek information about accommodations to help assure success in
this class. Please contact Brandon Griggs at griggs@ct.tamus.edu,
(254) 519-5721 or Main Building Room 114.
Note #3: International students
are encouraged to seek information about services and accommodations to help
assure success in this class. Please contact Ms. Rebecca
Lopez, TAMUCT building, room 105B, (254)
519-5782.
Note #4: 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 TAMU-CT policy
and approved by the instructor prior to the final week of classes. All requirements must be competed by the end
of the next long semester or the “K” automatically changed to an “F.”
Note #5: The last day to drop a
course with no record this semester is published in the University Catalog on the Academic Calendar page(s).
B. Assignments: Reading
assignments will be in accordance with this syllabus and as assigned in class.
Students are expected to become familiar with information and assignments prior
to discussion periods scheduled for each class.
Assignment point values are indicated in the syllabus. Late assignments will be down‑graded 20% per day (100% per week) and will generally not be scored if submitted after more than one week following the scheduled due date. Unless otherwise announced in class, workbook assignments are due the day of the week assigned. Workbook assignments must be submitted by the end of the scheduled class period and, if appropriate, may be submitted on the Exercise Book forms provided; however, memo assignments must be prepared in typewritten format. Students who are absent from class are encouraged to submit their assignments early or through Blackboard to avoid late penalties.
C. Written Work: Unless otherwise
indicated, all outside written work must be typed double-spaced on white 8-1/2”
x 11” paper, using black ink. Students are required to use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association (APA, 6th ed.) as the primary reference as they
prepare their formal work for submission. Most written work will be submitted
for grading with a cover sheet (including title of work, student name,
university, course and section number, professor, date, etc.) and stapled at
the upper left-hand corner. Items
submitted are expected to be of graduate quality, language and depth and in APA format. Points will be deducted for poor grammar,
spelling and appearance.
Note #1: All 5-point assignments are exempt from the
cover page requirement.
Note #2: No plastic folders will be used, except in
such cases as specifically necessary to support course objectives.
Note #3: Items containing more than three errors may
be returned for correction and resubmission.
The highest grade that will be assigned to a resubmission is a ‘C.’
D.
Class Presentation/Literature Review:
Students, working individually or in teams of two, will deliver a timed, oral
presentation on an appropriate topic. Topics will be assigned by the professor
and students will be assigned specific dates, according to the Course Outline
(see last section). Presentations will be
conducted in a professional manner (including appropriate dress) and will range
in time from 12 to 15 minutes. Each student must speak during a major
portion (e.g. not fewer than five minutes) of the presentation; also, use of
visual aids is encouraged. Students who
require use of projection equipment must make arrangements with Dr. Lyon
several weeks prior to their presentation.
D. Class
Presentation/Literature Review (continued): The briefing will be scored by all students
in attendance for the presentation and the professor; one-hall of the grade
will be determined by the average score generated by the student assessment and
half will be determined by the professor. Students will receive up to 10
assignment points for rating their peers.
In addition, each
student will submit a paper on the research topic on or before November 29, 2012. The review of
literature (“term paper”) body will not exceed ten typewritten
(double-spaced) pages, including appropriate citations in the body of the
report. In addition, appropriate cover,
abstract, and reference pages will be included in the literature review.
It is important that current
events drive the content of the presentation, not a textbook, and a minimum
of 20 books, magazines and/or journal references is expected. In addition to writing style, intellectual
rigor will be assessed by the variety, depth and professional nature of the
sources cited (i.e., professional magazines and journals will score higher than
general interest sources and unsupported internet items). The literature review
paper will be graded by Dr. Lyon as a required assignment.
Note #1: A minimum of 20 references will support a
grade of "C" or less; a minimum of 25 references is required for a
"B" and at least 30 references are required for an
"A." Not more than 20% of the
sources counted for grading will be from the Internet. (This does not include items from electronic
databases and full-text articles.)
·
To improve intellectual rigor, students are
encouraged to use a variety of sources, including journals, magazines,
books, etc. for this assignment. (Check
with Dr. Lyon or TAMUCT library director, Mr. Mark Harris, if you need further
clarification on this issue.)
·
Emphasis must be placed on current topics that
directly affect human resource management, so several of the references used
should be dated within the last 18 months.
(At least five of the sources are to be no more than two years
old.)
·
At least one section of the paper must
provide a theoretical framework to support key points made in the body
of the paper.
·
At lease one reference must be based on
an interview with an incumbent human resource professional.
· The course texts, if appropriately cited, will be counted in the number of references for credit. (Not more than two MS, HRM program textbooks will be counted in the total number of references for credit.)
·
Graded literature reviews will be
returned to students before the end of the semester. A copy may be held on file for program review
purposes.
Note #2: In addition to usual requirements for
academic grammar and format, including use of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual (5th ed. or 6th ed.),
students will use appropriate terminology and syntax to produce papers rivaling
professional quality. (Students are
encouraged to arrange appointments to review clean draft copies with Dr. Lyon;
appointments for this activity will be accepted only through week
seven.)
E. 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 of critical
reasoning, ethical use of information, and the appropriate use of secondary
research techniques including: (1) exploring information resources such as
library collections and services, (2) identifying sources, such as subject
databases and scholarly journals, (3) executing effective search strategies, (4)
retrieving, recording, and citing relevant results correctly, and (5) interpreting
search results and deciding whether to expand the search. Library resources are
outlined and accessed through the web page: http://www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas/departments/library/.
F. Disability Services: If you have or believe you have a disability, may wish to
self-identify. You can do so by providing documentation to the Director of
Student Affairs. Students are encouraged to seek information about
accommodations to help assure success in this class. Please contact
Brandon Griggs at griggs@ct.tamus.edu, (254) 519-5721 or Founder’s Hall, Room ____. As appropriate, please contact related TAMUCT
offices:
Disability Services International
Students
Ms. Gail Johnson, room ___ Ms.
Rebecca Lopez, room ___
(254) 519-5721
(254) 519-5782
G. Course Exams: There will be a mid-term and a comprehensive
final exam during the semester. The exams may be comprised of various
cognitive/ objective, short answer and/or case study items. Although teamwork is permitted in most
activities completed during the semester, exams will reflect the independent
work of students. (Teamwork will not be permitted on exams.)
H.
Academic Integrity: Texas A&M University--Central Texas expects
its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Students
guilty of academic dishonestly 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
dishonestly. More information can be found at www.tamuct.org/studentaffairs.
I. Changes to Syllabus: A syllabus serves as an instructional and
study planning document for both faculty and students. Although every effort will be taken to
complete the semester according to the syllabus, it may become necessary to
make certain changes to better facilitate the academic environment. In such an event, changes will be announced
in class and students will receive written notice within one week of the change
decision. Changes may be made within the
last two weeks of the semester only in exceptional circumstances. Conflicts
between Blackboard and the syllabus
will be resolved according to the syllabus requirements.
J. Grade
Computation: Students earn their
final course grades by effectively completing scheduled assignments; no extra
credit assignments are given. To satisfactorily pass this course, students must
complete each of the primary items listed below; failure to submit appropriate
documents for grading in each category may result in a failing
grade. Final grades will be calculated
as follows:
Assignments………[450
pts]..…….….45% A = 100% – 90.0% [755-680
pts]
Lit. Review………….[200 pts]….……..20% B =
89.9% – 80.0% [679-604 pts]
Presentation……….[50
pts]…..………..5 % C = 79.9%
- 70.0% [603-529 pts]
Exams
(2 each)…. [300 pts].….…….30%
[1000
pts] 100% F
= below 70.0% [528-0
pts]
K. Requests for Incomplete Grades: In rare, emergency cases, students may
qualify for an incomplete grade, which is recorded as a “K” in the
transcript. Requests for incomplete
grades must be made in writing, according to TAMU-CT policy, and approved by
the instructor prior to the final week of classes. All requirements must be met by the end of
the next long semester or the “K” will be automatically changed to an “F.”
L. Tutoring Services: TAMUCT offers its
students tutoring, both on-campus and online. Subjects tutored include:
Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and Writing (MLA and APA). For
hours, or if you're interested in becoming a tutor, contact Academic Support
Programs at 254-519-5496 or by emailing gnichols@ct.tamus.edu. You may also go
to www.tamuct.org/studentaffairs
and click on "Academic Support" to gain access and see a listing of
the tutoring hours.
M.
WARRIORLink: This online
job database connects employers with students with postings of internships,
part-time, full-time jobs. All students will receive an email with
their username and password the first week of school with access
information. Warrior Link (http://www.tamuct.org/careerservices) allows students up until a
year after they graduate the opportunity to search for a job, post
a resume and keep informed on any events that are taking place while they
are out of the careers services area.
N.
Technical Requirements: For
this course, you will need reliable and frequent access to a computer and to
the Internet. You will also need a
headset or speakers to be able to listen to on-line resources. It may also be helpful to have a microphone
available to conduct other activities in the course.
If
you do not have frequent and reliable access to a computer with an Internet
connection, please consider completing Web-supported activities in the TAMUCT
computer lab (Founder’s Hall, 113) or contact your professor to review your situation.
Logon
to http://tamuct.blackboard.com to
access the course.
(Be sure that www. is not included in the address.)
Username: Your complete Tarleton email address
(e.g.
john.doe@go.tarleton.edu)
Initial password: Your student ID/ DuckTrax
ID (UID)
Note #1: Blackboard
supports the most common operating systems:
PC: Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Mac OS 10.6
“Snow Leopard®”, Mac OS 10.5 “Leopard®”, Mac OS 10.4 “Tiger®”
Note #2: Check
browser and computer compatibility
by following the “Browser Check” link on the TAMU-CT Blackboard logon page (http://tamuct.blackboard.com).
This is a CRITICAL step, as these settings are important for when you take an
exam or submit an assignment.
Note #3: Upon logging on to Blackboard Learn, you will see a link to Blackboard Student Orientation under My Courses tab. Click on that link and study the materials in this orientation course. The new Blackboard
is a brand-new interface and you will have to come up to speed with it really
quickly. This orientation course will help you get there. There is also a link to Blackboard Help from inside the course on the left-hand menu
bar. The first week of the course
includes activities and assignments that will help you get up to speed with
navigation, sending and receiving messages and discussion posts, and submitting
an assignment. Your ability to function
within the Blackboard system will
facilitate your success in this course.
(The Blackboard Student
Orientation and other related information are also available within the course
at the “Blackboard Information” tab on the left menu.)
Note #4: You should change your password from your UID after you have accessed the Blackboard system.
Note #5: The Blackboard
test application may be more reliable if you use Mozilla Firefox instead of
newer versions of Microsoft Explorer.
You may find it beneficial to download
Firefox prior to the scheduled date for the first quiz.
Note #6: Technology
issues are not an excuse for missing a course requirement.
Be sure to make sure that your
computer is configured correctly to support course requirements well in advance of
deadlines.
O. Technology Support: For technological or
computer issues, students should contact the Blackboard support services 24/7 at one of the following:
Support Portal: http://www.ct.tamus.edu/bbsupport
On-line Chat (through the support portal at: http://www.ct.tamus.edu/bbsupport)
Toll-free Phone: (855) 661-7965
V. COURSE AND NSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course: Professional
Issues in Human Resources (HRM 595.110)
Semester: Fall
2012 (August 27
– December 13, 2012)
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings (5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
·
On-line
activity deadlines are set for Sunday evenings at 11:59 p.m.
There is an exception for the final exam, which is due on the last class
day.)
Classroom: CTC Nursing Building, Room _____ and Blackboard Learn on-line
(Note: This is Blackboard system was introduced to
TAMUCT during the Spring 2012 semester. If you have not completed and on-line or
Web-supported course recently, please note that the old, Tarleton Blackboard site is now inactive to TAMUCT
students. Be sure to use the current
site, which is located at: http://tamuct.blackboard.com.)
Professor: Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR Office:
TAMUCT Bldg, 318-K
Phone:
(254) 519-5711 Fax:
(254) 519-5470
E-mail:
bjlyon@ct.tamus.edu
Web Page: www.tarleton.edu/~blyon
Office Hours: Monday (TAMUCT
office) 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday (virtual)
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday (CTC Nursing bldg) 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday (TAMUCT
office) 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday (CTC Nursing bldg) 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Admin. Assistants:
Faculty
Issues: Mr. Shawn Kelley TAMUCT, 323-B -
(254) 519-5725
Student Issues: Ms. Charlotte Wesley TAMUCT, 318 -
(254) 519-5762
VI. RATING SHEETS &
SUPPORT MATERIALS
Along with various other
materials, the following forms and support materials are available on Dr.
Lyon’s faculty Web page (www.tarleton.edu/~blyon) and on Blackboard: Oral Presentation Rating Sheet, Literature
Review Rating Sheet and Dr. Lyon’s Grading Guidelines for Graduate
Studies. Students are advised to
refer to these forms as they prepare assignments for submission. Further, several forms and support materials
are available on-line at www.tarleton.edu/~blyon
-- HRM Courses -- PIHR Support Items. A
password will be provided to students during the first week of classes. Students are advised to refer to these forms
as they prepare assignments for submission.
VII.
COURSE OUTLINE, ASSIGNMENTS & EVENTS
1. Exercises, cases, incidents and skill builders are
numbered to coincide with the text Content page.
2. The number(s) shown in { } represent the point value
for each assignment. Examples:
·
Week 2 > {Homework
+ Q & A/ 10} indicates 10 points for preparation of homework for
submission and students should expect in-class group discussion.
·
Week 1 > {HRM Jobs.Desc#3 each/Due Wk 3} indicates a delay in the assignment’s due date. Assignment points
values are shown in the Notes column on the date in which the assignment is
due.
3. All
exercises, cases, incidents and skill builders must be prepared as homework
with individual student submissions. If
the assignment is developed in a team setting, individual students must submit
the team’s work with their typewritten/printed name initialed on the cover
page.
4. All on-line activities will be submitted through Blackboard
Learn; submissions are presented in blue type, quizzes are in orange and exams
in burgundy type-face.
|
Week |
Dates |
Topic
|
Chapter |
Activities |
1 Aug
28 HRM Competencies Developing Cognition Syllabus Review
- 30 HRM Networking {HRM Jobs. Descriptions}
[4 each/Due Wk 7]
{Peer Ratings/Wk 5-15}
HRM, Appendices A, B Library
Resources /9
See page 15 for details.
2 Sep 4-6 Business
Strategy Exercise 4 {Ex.4, list/10}
SHRM Web Search /8
See page 15 for details.
DOL Web Search /8
See page 16 for details.
Strategic HRM Exercise 3 {Ex.3, Form 1/10}
HRM, Chapters 1-2
Jack Welsh Video /5
(See Blackboard DISCUSSIONS)
|
Week |
Dates |
Topic
|
Chapter |
Activities |
3 Sep
11-13 Strategic HRM Case 23 {Case 23, Form 1/10}
HRM
Impact Exercise 28 {Ex.28 Forms 1-2 /10}
Exercise
5 {Exer.5 Q1-2 w/math /Due Week 6}
HRM, Chapters 1-2
4 Sep 18-20 Leadership
& Ethics Case 2 {Case 2, Q&A /10}
HRM, Chapters 3-5, 13
HRCI Preparation HRM,
Appendix A {HRCI In-class Activity/10}
5 Sep
25-27 UGESP / EEO Exercise 14 {Ex.14, Q.1-3 any 5 /10}
Adverse
Impact Case 37 {Case 37, Q.1-5 /10}
HRM,
Chapter 3;
Appendix
C EECO Web Search /8
See page 16 for details.
Presentation: ____________
6
Oct 2-4 AAP Skill Builder 21 {Skill Bldr.21
Due Wk 9}
(SB 21 = Form 1 x 10 each)
Diversity HRM, Chapter 3 {Ex.5 Q1-2 w/math /15}
Individual
Profile {WLS Scores /8}
See page 16 for details.
Presentation: ____________
7 Oct
9-11 Assessment Chapters
1-5 Review Quizzes 1-5 /25
(Use Blackboard; included in assignment
points.)
Mid-term Exam /150
Job
Analysis HRM,
Chapter 4 {HRM
Job Descriptions /20}
(HRM Job Descriptions 4 x 5 each)
O-net Web Search /8
See page 17 for details.
Presentation: ____________
Oct 14-18 (HR
Southwest Conference)
Week |
Dates |
Topic
|
Chapter |
Activities |
8 Oct 16-18 Comp. Prep. HRM, Chapters 1-16 Self-directed learning
9 Oct
23-25 HRM Forecasting Skill Builder 31 {Skill
Bldr.31 Due Wk 11}
& Recruitment HRM, Chapter 5-6 {Skill Bldr.21 /20}
(SB 21 = Form 1 x 10 each)
BLS Web Search /8
See page 17 for details.
Presentation: ____________
10 Oct
30 Org. Staffing Exercise
38 { Ex.38,
Form 8 Q1-3 /10}
- Nov 1 HRM,
Chapter 6-7 {Combination Resume Draft /5}
TWC Web Search /8
See page 17 for details.
Presentation: ____________
Saturday, November 3, 2012 HRM Comprehensive Exam 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
11 Nov 6-8 HR
Development Exercise 52 {Exer.52
Due Wk 12}
HRM, Chapters 8-9 (Exer.52 =Forms 2, 3, Q3)
{Skill Bldr.31 Due/20}
(SB 31=Tables 2-4)
ASTD Web Search /8
See page 18 for details.
Presentation: ____________
Performance
Mgmt Incident
93 {Inc. 93-Informal Notes /5}
HRM, Chapter 10 Interview Due /5
Interview
Ltr Due /5
Presentation: ____________
12 Nov 13 Employee
Relations Exercise 98 {Ex.98-Informal Notes /5}
Continued
on HRM, Chapters 14-16
next
page AFL-CIO Web Search /8
See page 18 for details.
|
Week |
Dates |
Topic
|
Chapter |
Activities |
12 Nov 15
Termination Exercise 27 {Exx.27-Informal Notes /5}
Continued
from HRM, Chapter 15 {Exer.52 Forms 2, 3, Q3 /20}
previous
page.
Presentation: ____________
{Resume
Due/20}
13 Nov 20-22 Research
Activities Happy Thanksgiving!
14 Nov
27-29 Risk Management HRM, Chapter 14
OSHA Web Search /8
See page 18 for details.
Presentation: ____________
Compensation HRM, Chapters 11-13 {In-class
exercise /5}
WHD Web Search /8
See page 19 for details.
Benefits Web Search /8
See page 19for details.
Research Project Due /200
See pages 4-5 and 19 for details.
15 Dec 6-8 HRM
Ethics Exercise 61 {Ex.61Form p. 192 /5}
HRM, Chapters 1- 16 {Ethics Video /5}
Presentation: ____________
Hot HRM Topics Presentation: ____________
Presentation: ____________
Presentation /50
See pages 4-5 and 20 for details.
Presentation Ratings /10
See page 5 for details.
|
Week |
Dates |
Topic
|
Chapter |
Activities |
16 Dec
11-13 Chapters 6-16 Review Quizzes 6-16 /55
(Use Blackboard; included in assignment
points.)
Comprehensive Final Exam /150
(Due at midnight on
12/13/12)
Course
Critique
Library Resources Web
Search [9 points] (NOTE: To complete this assignment from an
off-campus computer, a proxy server may be required. For assistance accessing the library’s
database system go to the link that follows: http://www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/library/libraryusernames.php.) 1. Go to the TAMUCT library Web site (click
assignment title, above, or link from the university’s main page). 2. Review the information available within the
site and then go to “Online Databases.”
3. Select “EBSCO Databases.” 4. Select databases that begin with the
following key words: “Academic,”
“Business,” and “Psychology.” 5. Enter keywords for a staffing topic that
interests you. 6. Delimit the search to available full-text,
peer-reviewed journal articles that have been published within the last two
years. 7. Prepare a Website search summary sheet that
includes the total number of “hits” located in your search. (On the summary sheet, be sure to state
your topic as the title and list at least five essential points on the topic.
Further, remember that a reference citation is required.) 8. Attach a copy of the database abstract page
to the Website search summary sheet. 9. Submit your printed summary sheet and
abstract page through ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [6
points] 10. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS and be sure to give
feedback to others. [3 points]
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1. Go to the shrm.org Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the
Society for Human Resource Management.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on
DISCUSSIONS and be sure to give feedback to others.
[3 points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
1. Go to the dol.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search
for the U.S. Department of Labor.) 2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you. 3. Prepare a Website search summary
sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as
the title and list at least five essential points on the topic. Further,
remember that a reference citation is required.) 4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points] 5. Post your findings on
DISCUSSIONS and be sure to give feedback to others. [3 points]
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1. Go to the eeoc.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on
DISCUSSIONS and be sure to give feedback to others.
[3 points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
1. Go to the WLS Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for
the Weiss-
Lyon Scale.)
2. Complete the steps to complete the scale to
help you to see your individual level of cultural adaptability. Remember that there are no
right nor wrong responses.
(Note: The on-line version is
recommended.)
3. Have the system automatically calculate your
scores. (This requires that your
computer cookies are set to the on position.
If this is not possible, you may need to complete the paper-and-pencil
version and calculate your scores by hand.)
4. Post your comments in the ASSIGNMENTS text
box, attach your printed summary of findings (recommend scanned .pdf or Word document format) and submit your WLS
activity through ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [8
points]
1. Go to the BLS.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for
the Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS and be sure
to give feedback to others. [3 points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
O-net Web Search [8 points]
1. Go to the O-net Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for O-net.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS and be sure
to give feedback to others.
[3
points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
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1. Go to the TWC Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search
for Texas Workforce Commission.) 2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you. 3. Prepare a Website search summary
sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as
the title and list at least five essential points on the topic. Further,
remember that a reference citation is required.) 4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points] 5. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS and be
sure to give feedback to others. [3
points] (See
Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.) |
1. Go to the BLS.gastd.org Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for
the American Society for Training and Development.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS and be sure
to give feedback to others. [3 points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
1. Go to the AFL-CIO Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for
AFL-CIO.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS. [3 points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
OSHA Web Search
[8 points]
1. Go to the OSHA Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS and be sure
to give feedback to others. [3 points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
1. Go to the WHD Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for
the Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS and be sure
to give feedback to others. [3 points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
Benefits Web Search
[8 points]
1. Go to the BLS Web site and search for the
National Compensation Survey, Employee Benefits Survey. (Click assignment title, above, or search for
the Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
2. Review the information available within the
site and select a topic that interests you.
3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and
list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a
reference citation is required.)
4. Submit your printed summary sheet through
ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned week. [5 points]
5. Post your findings on DISCUSSIONS and be sure
to give feedback to others. [3 points]
(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
Literature Review [200 points]
1. Students will work independently to conduct
research on a current human resource management topic.
2. Prepare a Word document that includes the
following components, prepared in APA 6th
edition format: (1) cover page [page 1];
(2) one-half page Abstract [page 2] (3) 8-10-page research paper with
citations [pages 3-12]; and, (4) references (30 professional/
business resources, including 10 peer-reviewed journal articles, recommended) [pages 13-20]. [Page numbers after page 2 are suggestions
only; however, your submitted research project should not exceed 20 pages under
the most extreme circumstances.]
3. Submit your Word document in CLASS during the
assigned submission week.
4. Submit a copy of your Word document through Blackboard ASSIGNMENTS during the
assigned submission week.
[80 points]
(See pages
4-5 of the syllabus for more specific information on your research project
requirements.)
Class Presentation on Literature Review
Topic [50 points]
1. Students will work independently or in teams
of two to present research on a current human resource management topic.
2. Prepare a PowerPoint slide show on your
literature review topic. Ensure that the
slide show includes the following components, (1) cover slide [include
title, student names, and class and semester information]; (2) content slides with citations
[APA 6th ed. format] (3) references [APA 6th ed. Format]. [You may include more slides than those
specifically selected for use in your 15-minute presentation.]
3. Submit your PowerPoint document in CLASS
during the assigned submission week.
4. Submit a copy of your PowerPoint document
through Blackboard ASSIGNMENTS during
the assigned submission week. [20
points]
5. Present information in class, utilizing an
appropriate level of formality for the research completed. [30
points]
(See pages 4-5 of the syllabus for
more specific information on your research project requirements.)