Syllabus for HRMN 300 – Human Resource Management.doc

Syllabus for HRMN 300 – Human Resource Management Instructor: Craig Cruz Primary E-mail:  HYPERLINK mailto:ccruz@ccruz@ Alternate E-mail:  HYPERLINK mailto:craig.cruz@craig.cruz@ or  HYPERLINK mailto:craig.cruz@craig.cruz@ Course Description: A basic study of human resource management. Topics include human resource planning and the recruitment, selection, development, compensation, and appraisal of employees. Scientific management and unionism are explored insofar as these historical developments affect the various personnel functions. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 360, HRMN 300, or TMGT 360. Course Introduction: The purpose of this course is to enhance your awareness and understanding of the importance and function of human resources management. Through the various assignments, discussions, a research paper, and the interview of a Human Resource Manager, you will be required to sharpen your skills in both analysis and written communication. During the course, you will learn about ethical approaches to human resources management; how human resources management is affected by legal, global, and economic environments; and the importance of planning for, organizing, managing, and rewarding these “human” resources. Organizations today face challenges in management of human resources. I want to provide a current understanding of developments in the field of human resource (HR) management. Two major factors are affecting all aspects of HR management: * Changing workforce composition: The aging and retirement of many workers, the increasing diversity of the workplace (both racial/ethnic and other factors), and the growth of work-life issues are more critical and crucial than ever before in the history of management. * Globalization: The global economy is impacting both large and small organizations in the United States. Outsourcing, international competition, employees who are located and moved throughout the