Hrm/498
This course focuses on strategic HR management and key issues that are opportunities and challenges for the HR function. The course explores how to align human resource management (HRM) with the business strategies, and the emerging issues facing business, and to understand the HRM competencies and leadership skills necessary to be a true strategic business partner. Students will examine what strategic HRM planning is and how to do it, as well as learning how to manage the necessary change in emerging business environments. The course will define the new roles and expectations of companies for the HRM functions.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Bohlander, G., & Snell, S. (2007). Managing human resources (14th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson Higher Education.
Dreher, G. F., & Dougherty, T. W. (2002). Human resource strategy: A behavioral perspective for the general manager (1st ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Mello, J. A. (2006). Strategic human resource management (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Strategic Planning Fundamentals and Strategic Partnerships Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Identify challenges and concerns in HRM.
1.2 Analyze HRM responsibilities as a strategic partner within a company.
1.3 Perform environmental analyses for
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Bohlander, G., & Snell, S. (2007). Managing human resources (14th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson Higher Education.
Dreher, G. F., & Dougherty, T. W. (2002). Human resource strategy: A behavioral perspective for the general manager (1st ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Mello, J. A. (2006). Strategic human resource management (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Strategic Planning Fundamentals and Strategic Partnerships Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Identify challenges and concerns in HRM.
1.2 Analyze HRM responsibilities as a strategic partner within a company.
1.3 Perform environmental analyses for