Professor: Emily Garrigues Marett E-Mail

MGT 8111 – HR Issues Wednesdays, 3 :00 – 4 :50 p.m.

Professor: Emily Garrigues Marett E-mail: [email protected] Office: 313-F McCool Hall Course Site: http://oncampus.msstate.edu Office Phone: 662-325-8066 Office Hours: By appointment. ***E-mail is the most efficient way to reach me.

Required Text : See reading list that accompanies course schedule.

What will I learn in this class?

This course will survey critical HR topics that will impact your success as a manager. You’ll develop a basic working knowledge of selection, compensation, performance evaluation, job coaching, diversity, legal issues, and current topics impacting human resources in the organization. You will end this course with a basic toolkit of the most critical HR skills you should have to be effective manager.

How do I obtain accommodations for my disability? I am committed to providing assistance to help you be successful in this course. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. Please visit the Disability Support Services (DSS) during the first two weeks of every semester to seek information or to qualify for accommodations. All accommodations MUST be approved through the DSS (01 Montgomery Hall). Call (662) 325-3335 to make an appointment with a disability counselor.

How do I access the course readings? All of the course readings are available (for free!) through the MSU Libraries. Visit library.msstate.edu, and then select the link labeled “E-Journals.” From this link you can search for the journals that publish each of the required readings for this course—all of these readings are available to all MSU students through the resources held by the MSU Libraries.

How do I access the course website?

. You will use MISWEB to access your grades, absences, e-mail archives, or the course website with downloadable PowerPoint slides, and other course documents. Go the COBI website: http://misweb.cbi.msstate.edu, and click on your instructor’s name, Emily Marett. Scroll down the page to the section Courses Taught. Select your course, MGT 3813, and click on the link for Online Grades. You will then log in to the course website using your MSU NetID and the password that you selected when you registered for MISWEB.

. To register for MISWEB, go to http://misweb.cbi.msstate.edu/editor. When you register for MISWEB, you must complete the information under the first link, “main information.” You MUST provide a valid e-mail address. Without your correct e-mail address, you will NOT receive course e-mails. . If your e-mail address changes during the semester simply update your e-mail address at: http://misweb.cbi.msstate.edu/editor . It is your responsibility to maintain the correct contact information.

How will I be graded?

I do not grade “on the curve” using forced grade distributions. At the end of the semester, I calculate grades using a simple formula—I add your total points earned, and divide by the total points possible. You can track your progress in this class at any time by using this formula.

Attendance: With only eight class sessions, attendance is essential in this course. Any unexcused absence will result in an automatic 1% reduction to your overall course grade. Excused absences must be arranged with me in advance (at least 24 hours notice). You must provide documentation in order for your absence to be considered excused. I will only accept the following university-approved reasons for an absence to be considered “excused”:

 Participation in an authorized university activity.  Death or major illness in a student’s immediate family.  Illness of a dependent family member.  Participation in legal proceedings or administrative procedures that require a student’s presence.  Religious holy day.  Illness that is too severe or contagious for the student to attend class.  Required participation in military duties.  Mandatory admission interviews for professional or graduate school which cannot be rescheduled.

Extra Credit: Periodically opportunities for extra credit will become available throughout the course (e.g. participation in research studies, attendance at COB events). All students will be notified of these opportunities as they arise. As a general policy, extra credit is NOT made available to individuals for the sole purpose of “raising my grade.” Participation: You are expected to actively participate (contribute to the discussion, ask questions, etc.) during every class session. For more information, see the participation grading rubric on the course website. Failure to contribute will lead to a zero for that session’s participation points.

Breakdown of Available Points Assignment of Grades Case Studies (6 @ 50 pts each) 300 67% 90% to 100% A 405 – 450 pts Final Exam (take-home, essay) 100 22% 80% to 89% B 360 – 404 pts Participation 50 11% 70% to 79% C 315 – 359 pts 60% to 69% D 270 – 314 pts 0% to 59% F 269 pts or less Total Possible Points 450 100% Do you accept late assignments?

All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date they are due. You are expected to submit assignments early if you must be away from campus on an authorized school trip, etc. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED AFTER CLASS BEGINS WILL RECEIVE A “ZERO.”

How do I submit my assignments?

All assignments will be submitted using Turnitin.com. To get started in Turnitin.com, follow these steps:

1. Go to www.turnitin.com. 2. Log in if you already have an account. If you do not have an account, select the button “New Users Start Here.” 3. Scroll down to the box labeled “New students start here.” 4. Follow the link and complete the form to create a user profile. 5. Now select “enroll in a class.” 6. Enter the class ID: 2770756 and the course password: fall2009

Uploading Your Assignments: 1. Log in to www.turnitin.com. 2. Select “MGT 8111” from your list of classes. 3. Now you’ll see a list of assignments for our class. 4. Select the document icon next to the appropriate assignment in the “submit” column. 5. Select file upload as your method of submission, enter a title for the assignment, and then attach your file using the browse button. 6. Then hit “submit.”

**Do not worry if your formatting looks wrong in the preview—I receive your original file, and Turnitin.com does not change the formatting of your file.

IF FOR ANY REASON TURNITIN.COM DOES NOT WORK, E-MAIL ME YOUR ASSIGNMENT INSTEAD.

If your assignment is e-mailed to prior to class time, I will accept it as “on time.” Problems with Turnitin.com are NOT an accepted excuse for receiving your assignment late.

What is your policy on academic honesty (aka…what if I get caught cheating)? . I expect that you will adhere to the University’s honor code: “As a Mississippi State University student I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do.” . I strictly enforce the University’s policy on academic honesty and expect that you will never knowingly violate the policy. Students who engage in academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties. Please refer to http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/PDF/1207.pdf for Mississippi State University’s complete honor code policy and procedures. DATE TOPIC READINGS/ASSIGNMENTS Aug. 19 Introduction to Course

Aug. 26 Staffing the Organization— CASE STUDY #1 DUE: Diversity & Legal Issues Fryer, B., & Kirby, J. (2005, May). Fat chance. Harvard Business Review, 83(5), 33-44. Additional Readings Tobenkin, D. (2008, August). Not Norwegian enough: Is it ever OK to discriminate? HR Magazine, 53(8), 91-95. Sept. 2 Staffing the Organization— CASE STUDY #2 DUE: Selection Processes Coutu, D. (2007, June). We Googled you. Harvard Business Review, 85(6), 37-47. Additional Readings Erickson, T.J., & Gratton, L. (2007, Mar.) What it means to work here. Harvard Business Review, 85(3), 104-112. Sept. 9 Performance Evaluation and Coaching CASE STUDY #3 DUE: Cliffe, S. (2001, Sept.). What a star—what a jerk. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 37-48. Additional Readings Waldroop, J., & Butler, T. (2000). Managing away bad habits. Harvard Business Review, 78(5), 89-98. Sept. 16 Workplace Policies and CASE STUDY #4 DUE: Emerging Technology Suitt, H. (2003, Sept.). A blogger in their midst. Harvard Business Review, 81(9), 30-40. Additional Readings Segal, J.A. (2005, June). Beware bashing bloggers. HR Magazine, 50(6), 165-171. Sept. 23 Compensation CASE STUDY #5 DUE: Case, J. (2001, May). When salaries aren’t secret. Harvard Business Review, 79(5), 37-49. Additional Readings Kerr, S. (1975). On the folly of rewarding A, while hoping for B. Academy of Management Journal, 18(4), 769-783. **Receive final exam instructions. Sept. 30 Current Issue: Workplace Violence CASE STUDY #6 DUE: Roche, E. (2003, July). Do something—he’s about to snap. Harvard Business Review, 81(7), 23-31. Additional Readings Grossman, R.J. (2007, Sept.). Weapons policies under fire. HR Magazine, 52(9), 52-58. Oct. 7 Topic TBD FINAL EXAM DUE