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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.
Exams/Quizzes are to be taken INDIVIDUALLY. If a student is caught participating in group testing, he/she will automatically receive a "0" and will be subject to further disciplinary actions as outlines in the AC Students Rights & Responsibilities.
It is the policy of the Management office to hold the standards of business of the workforce. Therefore, if you need to send an email to your instructor(s):
Amarillo College policies and Code of Student Conduct is strictly adhered to when dealing with plagiarism, cheating, and duplication of work product. Any evidence of plagiarism, cheating, or duplication of work product will result in a zero on the work in question.
A complete statement regarding scholastic dishonesty can be found in the Student Code of Conduct in the Student
Rights and Responsibilities Handbook at http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=426
In Blackboard, SafeAssign is included in all assignments, reports and projects. You will have access to the SafeAssign report that the instructor will receive when handing in assignments. If the SafeAssign report shows more than 50% is copied (ie, plagerism, non-MLA cited, misquoted) the student will receive a 0 but will have a chance to justify the report for a docked grade. If no justification is made, the 0 will remain in effect.
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. Exams will be available starting Friday at 5:00 p.m. CST to Monday at 11:45 p.m. CST. Students will be allowed 2 attempts at the exams and the higher grade of the exams will be accepted.
COURSE GRADE:
35% Discussion Board Participation
45% Exams
20% Interview Paper
"90% of success is just showing up." ~ Woody Allen
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to log on at least three times each week. All assignments, exams, discussion boards and term papers are to be submitted by the assigned deadlines. You must be self-disciplined to complete the requirements of this course.
CENSUS DAY/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP: Students must get on within the first week of class and participate in discussion boards, assignments, etc. If students do not log in and complete 75% of the first week's material by Census Day, the student will be administratively dropped from the course.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
March 1, 2022 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, but typically open after class and close the following Sunday end of day. 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 Two 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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