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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Effectively analyze a case study to identify employment challenges and recommended solutions.
2. Demonstrate the ability to utilize available resources needed to correctly respond to specific HR questions.
3. Discuss HR employement issues and describe their importance in business environment.
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally and effectively in writing.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use spreadsheets to address typical HR analytical problems.
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I. Human Resources Management
A. HR responsibilities, activities, and scope
B. Measuring HR effectiveness
C. Role of HR in strategic planning
II. Written Communication
A. Interoffice business communication
B. Professional letters
C. Policy statements
III. Human Relations
A. Effectiveness in a work team
B. Communication techniques
C. Employee motivation
D. Diversity, equity, and inclusion
IV. Spreadsheets
A. Layout
B. Column totals and formulas
V. The Hiring Process
A. Establishing the hiring process
B. Behavior-based interviewing
VI. Salary Administration
A. Basic payroll laws and calculations
B. Developing salary programs
VII. Record Keeping
A. Retention requirements
B. Document location
VIII. Benefits and Leave of Absence Administration
A. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
B. Reasonable accommodation issues
C. Workers compensation and sick time
D. Major medical insurance options
E. Ancillary benefits packages and options
F. Federally mandated benefits and leaves
G. Defined benefit retirement plan options
H. Defined contribution retirement plan options
IX. Fundamentals of Human Resource Law
A. Discrimination law
B. Wage and hour Law
C. Safety regulations
X. Review and Comprehensive Exam
A. Research of key issues in each required topic area
B. Comprehensive exam on key issues
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1. Reading of assigned topics
2. Discussions of the issues addressed in the reading
3. Open-book exam that addresses major areas presented in the HR program, using as resources all texts and handouts presented in the program
4. Written paper on the analysis and conclusions of an assigned case study
5. Written professional letter given specific parameters
6. Preparation of a professional spreadsheet that correctly summarizes and calculates a benefits cost analysis
7. Oral presentation on an assigned topic
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
30 - 40% |
| Write a professional business letter; write an analytical paper based on case study | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
20 - 30% |
| Develop a spreadsheet with formulas and data analysis | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20% |
| Oral presentation on an assigned topic and discussion of issues in reading | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 40% |
| Open-book exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 0% |
| None | |
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Texts, instructor prepared materials, and handouts collected by students in previously completed HR courses
Student sourced material on the subject, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott's 1911 - 1912 expeditions to reach the South Pole