Topics include the legal environment of human resource management, human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, managing diversity, selection, development, compensation, benefits, quality of work life, careers, performance appraisal, unions, collective bargaining, and occupational safety and health. Course Objectives and Pedagogical Methods Learning objectives for the course include knowledge, skill, and value elements. Knowledge - Knowledge of the topics listed in the course description will be gained from readings, classroom activities and discussions, the term paper assignment, and exam preparation. The readings, discussions, and experiential exercises will develop an increased appreciation for international and individual diversity, reliable and valid measures, ethics, productivity, the labor market, collective bargaining, and occupational safety and health.
Most exercises begin with individual preparation and analysis.
Individual analysis is usually followed by within group analysis and interaction. In some cases, between group analysis and interaction also takes place so that students develop individual, group, and organization level analytical and interaction skills. Other readings As assigned. Term paper Details will be provided in class. I will factor in attendance and participation as appropriate.