A detailed study of job analysis, methods of job evaluation, performance appraisal, community wage survey, basic systems and plans of compensating employees, and fringe benefits. The course will emphasize theory of training and development, research to determine needs, types of programs, practicum in conducting a training and development session, and evaluation of programs. Analysis and evaluation of collective bargaining processes and strategies, current bargaining issues, legal regulations of bargaining, negotiations and administration of collective agreements, factors contributing to conflict and methods of settlement. Includes a thorough discussion of statistical and quality methods including process control, acceptance sampling, and variance reduction. Explores Quality Function Deployment and the customer-focused implications of quality.
Emphasis is on concepts and their application.
Emphasis is on the interrelationships of these techniques and their applications. The course uses a supply chain management framework to study flow of material through manufacturing enterprises. 3 cr Examines the role of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Production Systems. Additional current topics may be included. Includes a thorough examination of capacity and supply chain management.