This course presents a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and techniques of operations management. Operations strategy, quantitative techniques and managerial issues are studied. Topics investigated include manufacturing and service, production technology, facility layout, supply chain management, quality control and maintenance management. This course introduces human resource management and its many facets. It covers employment processes including recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and benefits.
Legislation affecting human resource management is studied.
Topics stressed include equal employment opportunity, employee benefits, compensation, unionization and sexual harassment. The practice of industrial hygiene including the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards is studied. Emphasis has been placed upon evaluating the extent of exposure to harmful chemical and physical agents. Information is provided on the various types of air sampling instruments. This course covers the most common hazards in the workplace, the effects of these hazards, and management and engineering techniques to prevent injury.