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HRPO-2301-001 Human Resources Management
Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Managing Human Resources, 17th edition, George Bohlander, Scott Snell; South-Western College Publishing, 2010. ISBN 0-324-59331-7
The textbook is REQUIRED for this class.
Textbook
You must have Internet access to complete this class. The class will be administered through Blackboard, which can be accessed through the AC Connect portal.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After studying the material presented in the course of study, the student will be able to do the following, as evaluated by the instructor.
1. Describe and explain the development of human resources management. SCANS* Information
2. Evaluate current methods of job analysis, recruitment, selection, and training/development. SCANS* Information, Interpersonal, Systems
3. Determine the best performance appraisal, promotion, and separation methods. SCANS* Information, Interpersonal, Systems
4. Discuss management’s ethical, socially responsible, and legally required actions. SCANS* Information, Systems
5. Assess methods of compensation and benefits planning. SCANS* Information
6. Understand the rights of employees and appropriate discipline processes and procedures. SCANS* Information, Interpersonal
7. Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational mission and objectives. SCANS* Information, Systems
Meets Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
Information: Acquires and uses information. (C5)
Interpersonal Skills: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership. (C12, C14)
Systems: Understands complex interrelationships (evaluates, monitors, improves social, organizational and technological systems). (C15, C16)
Basic Skills:Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens, and speaks. (F2, F6)
Personal Qualities:Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty. (F17)
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
CLASSROOM GROUND RULES:
Be respectful to your classmates and to your instructor on the discussion boards. More detailed procedures and requirements will be given with the first discussion board question.
GRADING SCALE:
90 - 100% = A Excellent
80 - 89% = B Above Average, Very Good
70 - 79% = C Average, Good
60 - 69% = D Poor, but passing
Below 60% = F Failing
EXAMINATIONS:
Examinations will consist of true-false and multiple choice questions. All exams will be completed online and MUST be completed within the timeframe allowed. Generally, I will make exams available for a 48 hour window.
COURSE GRADE:
35% Discussion Board Participation
40% Exams
25% Interview Paper
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to attend class. In an online class, this means you must log in to the class at least 3 times weekly. Discussion Board participation is REQURIED and will be part of your course grade.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the registrar’s office. Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester.
February 25th Last day to withdraw (drop)
The instructor reserves the right to modify the calendar as needed during the semester.
The specific due dates for assignments, discussion board posting requirements, and the time frame that the exams will be open will be communicated to you in the course in Blackboard on AC Connect. Weekly "to do" checklists will be provided in the lesson content online. It is your responsibility to log on multiple times per week to make sure you are meeting required deadlines.
Date Class Discussion
Week One Orientation,
Week One Chapter 1 The Challenge of Human Resources Management
Week Two Chapter 2 Strategy and Human Resource Planning
Week Three Chapter 3 EEO and Human Resources Management
Week Three EXAM over Chapters 1, 2, 3
Week Four Chapter 4 Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, & Flexible Work Schedules
Week Four Chapter 5 Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers
Week Five Chapter 6 Employee Selection
Week Five EXAM over Chapters 4, 5, 6
Week Five Chapter 7 Training & Development
Week Six Chapter 8 Appraising & Improving Performance
Week Six Chapter 13 Employee Rights & Discipline
Week Six EXAM over Chapters 7, 8, 13
Week Seven Chapter 9 Managing Compensation (Possibly Self Taught)
Week Seven Chapter 11 Employee Benefits (Possibly Self Taught)
Week Seven Interview Paper Due
Week Eight FINAL EXAM over Chapters 9, 11
How to get started:
Once you are enrolled in the course, you will have access on the first day of the semester. Go to the Amarillo College website at www.actx.edu and click on the "AC Connect" portal link at the top of the page. Once the AC Connect login screen appears, enter your Username and Password (Use the same username and password that you use for WebAdivsor). Click the Log On button. Once logged in, all of your current semester classes will appear in the middle of the screen. Click on HRPO 2301. Once you are in the course, click on the "Lessons" tab at the left of the page to begin the course.
If you need assistance to log on to the course, you may obtain technical support as follows:
AC Connect / Blackboard Support Information
For telephone support, call AskACat 371-5000.
For hands-on technical support, visit the Student Help Center.
Also see the AC Connect Student Resources online help.
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