Management of Human Resources

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MGT 367, SECTION 1 SUMMER 2010

CLASS MEETS: Monday-Friday 11:20 - 12:50 p.m., BEH 224

INSTRUCTOR: G. Stoney Alder BEH 306 702-895-2052 E-Mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 1:00-2:30 p.m. (and by appointment) Course Website: http://faculty.unlv.edu/alder/367home.htm

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of primary issues in managing an organization's human resources, including planning personnel needs, recruiting, hiring, developing and appraising employees; and discussion of current social, ethical, and legal issues. Two broad themes are emphasized throughout: 1) Application of HRM tools and concepts and 2) Consideration of current HRM-related events, issues and controversies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After taking this course you should be able to:

. Explain the difference between the disparate treatment and disparate impact theories of employment discrimination . Describe the major laws that govern the employment relationship . Explain how managers can and do effectively manage diverse workforces . Describe the process by which employers determine and satisfy staffing needs . Describe the processes by which employers develop human resources . Describe the process by which compensation structures are developed

REQUIRED TEXTS: Bernardin, H.J. (2010). Human Resource Management: An Experiential Approach, Irwin McGraw Hill, fifth edition.

1 ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Reading: Reading assignments are due on the dates listed on the course outline. In addition to chapters contained in the text, a number of supplemental articles will be assigned throughout the semester (most of these will be available through the internet while the remainder will be on reserve).

2. Participation: Much of the learning in this class will occur in role plays and exercises. As a result, regular attendance and active participation is essential. You will be held responsible for all material, and announcements presented in class.

3. Case Analyses: You are asked to prepare case analyses or similar exercises prior to six class sessions. Four of these will graded worth 15 points each for a total of 60 points. These are intended to give you practice in applying the concepts we discuss in class. These four assignments must be typed and professional in appearance.

Most assignments are graded on a P, P-, F system. If the assignment is turned in on time and suggests that you made a serious effort to complete it, you will receive a P whether or not your answer is correct. (Since the purpose of most of the assignments is to practice applying lecture material, I do not want to penalize you for making an error; the point is to learn from any mistakes you may make.) Careless, rushed or copied work will receive a P- (or F if it’s really poor quality). Late homework will receive an F up to one week after the due date. Short-term illness is generally not an adequate excuse for turning in a homework assignment late--plan your schedule so that an unexpected illness or emergency will not interfere with deadlines. Unless I explicitly state otherwise, all homework assignments are to be completed without the assistance of others.

Note: Although you are required to type up and turn in only 4 analyses, you are to prepare a response to all the cases prior to class. Cases that you are not required to type up, should be hand-written on a separate sheet of paper NOT YOUR TEXT as I may ask you to hand them in. Failure to analyze the cases will hurt your class participation grade.

4. Group Project: You will perform a variety of group exercises/case analyses. The majority will be prepared and discussed in class. However, each group will also prepare an assignment to present orally to the class. A detailed description of this assignment will be distributed on the first day of class.

5. Exams: There will be three multiple choice exams that will cover the readings, experiential exercises, and lectures. Please plan in advance to take exams on the scheduled date. Make up exams will be offered only under extreme extenuating circumstances and will be administered during final exam week.

2 ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND DEVICES:

1 • The course web site (http://faculty.unlv.edu/alder/367home.htm) has a lot of useful information relevant to the course. Here you can find the syllabus, downloadable readings and exercises, links to other HR resources, and any major course announcements. I’d suggest looking at it daily to see what’s new.

2 • Copies of PowerPoint lectures will also be available on the web site. The copies are NOT quite the same as what will be covered in class and have some gaps. They are intended to outline the most essential talking points. Also, please realize that PowerPoint lectures are often updated/revised, sometimes only shortly before class.

• It is university policy that all students should have and monitor a UNLV email account. You should plan to monitor your email regularly for any relevant messages. Feel free to address any questions or concerns to me at the email address listed at the top of the syllabus.

. Pagers and cell phones should be turned off during class (please let me know if you need to use either for an emergency). I will deduct three points from your overall score for each time your pager or cell phone sounds in class.

. You may use a laptop computer during class to take notes, but not for web surfing or checking email! Each time you use a laptop in class for purposes other than note taking will result in a deduction of five points from your overall score. It is less distracting if you can lower the volume of keystroke or other audio effects.

. Absolutely no electronic devices other than a basic calculator may be visible during exams. The presence of any other electronic device during an exam is grounds for a grade of zero on the exam and may be grounds for a failing grade in the course.

ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES:

1. If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact Disability Services for coordination in your academic accommodations. Disability Services is located within Learning Enhancement Services (LES), in the Reynolds Student Services Complex, Suite 137. The phone number is 895-0866 or TDD 895-0652.

2. The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair use requirements. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. The University will neither protect nor defend you nor assume any responsibility for violations of fair use laws. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability as well as disciplinary action under University policies. To help familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use policies, the University encourages you to visit its copyright web page at:

3 http://www.unlv.edu/committees/copyright.

3. Academic honesty is expected. Academic dishonesty, cheating, and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any deviation from this policy will result in a failing grade, and will be dealt with in accordance with the policies of UNLV.

4. Students should review the course schedule to determine if any exam dates conflict with their Religious Holidays. If there are any conflicts with Religious Holidays, the dates will be accommodated by modifying the exam date, but only if accommodations are requested in writing by the last day of late registration.

GRADING PROCEDURES:

There are a total of 500 points possible throughout the course as follows: . Exam 1 100 Exam 2 110 Exam 3 110 Group Project 80 Cases 60 Participation 40 ------500

Your final grade will be determined based on your total points using the following scale:

460 – 499 = A 450 – 459 = A- 440 – 449 = B+ 410 – 439 = B 400 – 409 = B- 390 – 399 = C+ 360 – 389 = C 350 – 359 = C- 340 – 349 = D+ 310 – 339 = D 300 – 309 = D- Below 300 = F

4 MGT 367 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

DATE TOPIC READING CASE T June 1 Course Introduction, Syllabus

W June 2 Strategic HRM B & R Chapter 1 Hamonds (2005) Marquez (2007) H June 3 Legal Environment of B & R Chapter 3 Valley National Bank Case (p. 553) HRM

F June 4 Legal Environment of Group Compositions HRM Goebel v. Frank Clothiers (p. 587)

M June 7 Managing Diversity Diversity Reading Packet

T June 8 Managing Diversity Exam Review

W June 9 EXAM 1 CHAPTERS 1 & 3 CASES Diversity Packet (TBA) ARTICLES: Hammonds, Marques,

H June 10 HR Planning B & R Chapter 5

F June 11 Groups

M June 14 Recruiting

T June 15 Recruiting Fort Lauderdale Herald (p. 631)

W June 16 Selection B & R Chapter 6

H June 17 Staffing Tenneco (p. 645)

5 F June 18 Training B & R Chapter 8 Phillips (2002)

M June 21 Training Training for Graduate Student Instructors (p. 677)

T June 22 EXAM 2 Chapters 5, 6, & 8 Cases Phillips

W June 23 Performance Appraisal B & R Chapter 7 Longnecker

H June 24 Compensation B & R Chapter 10

F June 25 Compensation Problems in the Pay System (p. 693)

M June 28 International HR B & R Chapter 2

T June 29 International HR

W June 30 GROUP PRESENTATIONS

H July 1 GROUP PRESENTATIONS

F July 2 EXAM 3 Chapters 2, 7, 10 Case Longnecker,