econ 112
MGT 3374 Human Resource Management
DAY-BY-DAY TOPICS, READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS
(Version 1-15-14 5)
WEEK
DAY
TOPICS/WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS/READINGS/
IN-CLASS EXERCISES
1
1-16
Topics to be covered
Course purpose and expectations
Course assignments and activities
Class attendance rules
Assigned cases and exercises from:
Nkomo, Fottler, & McAfee, Applications in Human Resources Management: Cases, Exercises, Incidents, and Skill Builders, 7th ed. (Cengage, 2011). ISBN: 0-538-54807-6
Sample Employee Handbook for “SGI Organization”
Exercises in class
Tiered Grading System
Individual Effort Form
Fill out individual information sheets
Your picture needed with your name.
Answer any and all questions before we start
All written assignments are due PRIOR TO CLASS on the Day they are assigned:
Turned in before class in hard copy, or
Sent by email prior to 3:15 pm on the Friday they are due.
2
1-21
HRM Basics 1
Bring any remaining completed Information Sheets, Individual Effort Forms and Pictures to Class for Dr. Blair.
1-23
HRM Basics 1
Exercise 30: Job Analysis: Writing Job Descriptions
All exercises are to be read and prepared prior to the class meeting.
3
1-28
HRM Basics 2
Case Report to be Completed before Class:
Case 2: The human resource function of Harrison Brothers Corporation
1-30
HRM Basics 2 Exercise 44: Selecting from imperfect applicants
4
2-4
Legal & Fairness Issues 1
Case 37: Selecting patient escorts
2-6
Legal & Fairness Issues 1
Exercise 18: What is sexual harassment?
5
2-11
Legal & Fairness Issues 2
Case 11: Analyzing promotion data: Applying the 80% rule
2-13
Legal & Fairness Issues 2
Exercise 16: The older worker questionnaire
6
2-18
Recruiting & Selecting 1
Case 36: Recruiting and selection low-level workers among seniors
2-20
Recruiting & Selecting 1
Exercise 41: Selection decisions
Optional First AITs Due
7
2-25
Recruiting & Selecting 2
Case 35: Recruiting and
DAY-BY-DAY TOPICS, READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS
(Version 1-15-14 5)
WEEK
DAY
TOPICS/WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS/READINGS/
IN-CLASS EXERCISES
1
1-16
Topics to be covered
Course purpose and expectations
Course assignments and activities
Class attendance rules
Assigned cases and exercises from:
Nkomo, Fottler, & McAfee, Applications in Human Resources Management: Cases, Exercises, Incidents, and Skill Builders, 7th ed. (Cengage, 2011). ISBN: 0-538-54807-6
Sample Employee Handbook for “SGI Organization”
Exercises in class
Tiered Grading System
Individual Effort Form
Fill out individual information sheets
Your picture needed with your name.
Answer any and all questions before we start
All written assignments are due PRIOR TO CLASS on the Day they are assigned:
Turned in before class in hard copy, or
Sent by email prior to 3:15 pm on the Friday they are due.
2
1-21
HRM Basics 1
Bring any remaining completed Information Sheets, Individual Effort Forms and Pictures to Class for Dr. Blair.
1-23
HRM Basics 1
Exercise 30: Job Analysis: Writing Job Descriptions
All exercises are to be read and prepared prior to the class meeting.
3
1-28
HRM Basics 2
Case Report to be Completed before Class:
Case 2: The human resource function of Harrison Brothers Corporation
1-30
HRM Basics 2 Exercise 44: Selecting from imperfect applicants
4
2-4
Legal & Fairness Issues 1
Case 37: Selecting patient escorts
2-6
Legal & Fairness Issues 1
Exercise 18: What is sexual harassment?
5
2-11
Legal & Fairness Issues 2
Case 11: Analyzing promotion data: Applying the 80% rule
2-13
Legal & Fairness Issues 2
Exercise 16: The older worker questionnaire
6
2-18
Recruiting & Selecting 1
Case 36: Recruiting and selection low-level workers among seniors
2-20
Recruiting & Selecting 1
Exercise 41: Selection decisions
Optional First AITs Due
7
2-25
Recruiting & Selecting 2
Case 35: Recruiting and