Hrmsyllabus

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

MGT 367 Section 1

SPRING 2004

CLASS MEETS:

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:30-10:20 a.m., BEH 218

INSTRUCTOR:

G. Stoney Alder

BEH 306

702-895-2052

E-Mail: alders@unlv.edu

Office Hours: Mon & Wed 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:15-5:15 p.m. (and by appointment)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Provides 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.

REQUIRED TEXT:

Bernardin, H.J. (2003). Human Resource Management: An Experiential Approach, Irwin McGraw Hill, third edition.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Reading: Reading assignments are due on dates listed on 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 lectures, discussion material, and announcements presented in class.

3. Case Analyses: You are asked to prepare one or more case analyses or similar exercises prior to most class sessions. There will be three graded analyses worth 20 points each for a total of 60 points. Note: Although you are required to type up and turn in only 3 analyses, you are to prepare a response to all the cases prior to class. Failure to analyze the cases will hurt your class participation grade.

These assignments are intended to help you prepare for class discussion and to...