MGMT 3241 Smith p. 1 MGMT 3241-001 Acquiring & Maintaining Talent (Human Resource Management) v. 2 Instructor: Dr. Rita Smith Telephone: (704) 787-2848 Office Hours: By appointment Email: rsmit284@uncc.edu Class Location: Friday 106 Class Meets: TR 2-3:15 pm I will return your email messages during the semester generally within 24 hours. I recommend you text me If you have an urgent question or need. Please don t hesitate to set up an appointment or reach out to me. Management (MGMT) A program of study in the Department of Management leads to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree with a major in Management. This major is designed to teach students to plan, organize, lead, and control business activities in both the public and private sectors. Students develop skills in decision-making, leadership, motivation, problem solving, and teamwork. Course Description UNC Charlotte 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog MGMT 3241. Acquiring and Maintaining Talent. (3) Prerequisite: MGMT 3140 with grade of C or above. Concepts, methods, and issues used in effectively managing human resources in contemporary organizations with a focus on workforce planning, recruitment and selection, organizational entry, socialization, diversity, and the legal environment. Experience in developing and utilizing behavioral science research methods to assess effectiveness. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS For this course you will be required to purchase McGraw-Hill Education Connect access for Human Resource Management 10 th edition by Noe. You are not required to have a print text and please be aware if you purchase a used textbook you will still need to purchase Connect access. Connect access can be purchased during registration for the program, or Connect codes are available in the bookstore. If you would like a print version of the text to accompany the Connect program a print-upgrade option is available via Connect. This will be a full color binder-ready version of the text and can be purchased from the Connect homepage once you ve registered.
MGMT 3241 Smith p. 2 Information on REQUIRED course material: Title Connect Access Card Human Resource Management Editio n Author Publisher ISBN 10th Noe McGraw-Hill 978125990836 Education 1 COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Enable you to explain how effective administration of human resources Contributes to organizational effectiveness Directly affects the profitability of the firm Ensures compliance with legal requirements 2. Expose you to key Concepts Principles Best practices for managing and enhancing human resources through planning, recruitment, selection, and organizational entry. 3. Provide a forum for you to discuss personal experiences as they relate to human resources management in organizations. 4. Provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in class to special issues facing human resources management in workforce socialization, diversity and the legal environment. 5. Assist in the development of your leadership and interpersonal skills through Experiential exercise Leading discussions
MGMT 3241 Smith p. 3 COURSE GRADING OVERVIEW Course grade breakdown: Exams = 50%; Class participation = 15%, Exercising Strategy Application Questions = 15%, and Harvard Business School Case Analysis = 20% EXAMS 50% There will be three (3) in-class exams each worth approximately 16% of your total grade (3 x 16.7% = 50%). Exams will cover course readings, class discussions and Exercising Strategy Application Questions. Format for Exams: Multiple Choice, True/False and Short Answer There are no Make-Up exams unless you have a documented excused absence from the Dean of Students. CLASS PARTICIPATION 15% Students should come to class prepared and ready to discuss the assigned reading and topic at hand. Completion of the assigned reading will factor into your class participation grade. During the first class, we will review the grading criteria. This will clarify my expectations of you with behavioral examples. Twice during the semester, I will ask you to self-assess your participation against the criteria and I will also assess your participation. This gives you visibility into your performance and provides opportunity for changes, if necessary. Students are expected to attend all classes, arriving ON TIME. Students should notify the instructor, via email, if they plan to be absent from class. EXECUTING STRATEGY APPLICATION QUESTIONS 15% Complete a one- page response to questions accompanying the Chapter Executing Strategy sections. One case for each assigned Chapter (with the exception of Chapter 7). Grading criteria will be reviewed in class. HBS IN-DEPTH CASE ANALYSIS 20% The three to four page in-depth, critical analysis of a Harvard Business School Case on Acquiring and Managing Human Resources topics. Students will select their case topic from a number of options. A detailed assignment summary and grading criteria will be provided during the first class
MGMT 3241 Smith p. 4 MY EXPECTATIONS OF YOU I will enforce all University policies. In addition, during our first class, we will discuss my expectations of you and likewise, your expectations of how I can provide you will the highest quality instruction. In a nutshell, I view students as business professionals. My expectations simulate real world expectations found in business organizations students will join upon their graduation. Arrive to class on time respecting both the class and myself. Prepare for each class. Read (not skimming) what is assigned PRIOR to class. Participate in class demonstrating critical thinking, original thought, connecting comments, referencing course reading, etc. Be present in class meetings. This means no use of cell phones calls, texting, browsing. Laptops/tablets may be used for note taking only or students will be asked to put their laptops/tablets away. Limit side conversations as they distract those around you. Be responsible for your own class performance. Turn all assignments in on timeat the beginning of class. NO LATE projects accepted. Monitor your performance. Seek me out should you have concerns about your progress in the course. Act with integrity. No plagiarism, no cheating on exams. The Code of Student Academic Integrity is available from the Dean of Students Office or online at http:/www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-105.html
MGMT 3241 Smith p. 5 GRADING COMPONENTS Exams 50 % Executing Strategy 15% Application Questions HBS In-Depth Case 20 % Class Participation 15% 100% Letter Grade A 100-89.5% B 89-79.5% C 79-69.5% D 69-59.5% F 59 and below DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The Belk College of Business strives to create an inclusive academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. WEATHER The University Police and Public Safety will be notified to activate a recorded message for inquiries regarding the status of campus weather conditions. Telephone number 704/687-2877; local media sources for closing information is posted on the website cited earlier in this section. (The entire weather policy and related media sources for information is available at: http://wwwlegal.ncc.edu/policies/ps-13html
MGMT 3241 Smith p. 6 Important dates to remember subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class, noted in Connect, and will also be posted. Date Topic Assignment* Aug. 22 Introductions---students, instructor, course overview, syllabus Aug. 24 Gaining a competitive advantage Chapter 1 Aug. 29 Gaining a competitive advantage Chapter 1 Strategy Questions Due Aug. 31 Strategic Human Resource Management Chapter 2 Sept. 5 Strategic Human Resource Management Chapter 2 Sept. 7 Strategic Human Resource Management Chapter 2 Strategy Questions Due Sept. 12 Legal Environment-Equal Opportunity & Safety Chapter 3 Sept. 14 Legal Environment-Equal Opportunity & Safety Chapter 3 Sept. 19 Legal Environment-Equal Opportunity & Safety Chapter 3 Sept. 21 Legal Environment-Equal Opportunity & Safety Chapter 3 Strategy Questions Due Sept. 26 Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3, Class Discussions, Executing Strategy Questions) Sept. 28 The Analysis and Design of Work Chapter 4 Oct. 5 The Analysis and Design of Work Chapter 4 Strategy Questions Due Oct. 9-10 University Closed Student Recess Oct. 12 Human Resource Planning and Recruitment Chapter 5 Oct. 19 Human Resource Planning and Recruitment Chapter 5 Oct. 24 Human Resource Planning and Recruitment Chapter 5 Strategy Questions Due Oct. 31 Exam 2 (Chapters 4-5, Class Discussions, Select HBS Case Topic Executing Strategy Questions) Nov. 2 Selection & Replacement Chapter 6 Nov. 7 Selection & Replacement Chapter 6 Nov. 9 Selection & Replacement Chapter 6 Nov. 14 Selection & Replacement Chapter 6 Nov. 16 Selection & Replacement Chapter 6 Strategy Questions Due Nov. 21 Training Chapter 7 Nov. 23- University Closed Thanksgiving 25 Nov. 28 Training Chapter 7 Dec 5 Training Chapter 7 No Strategy Quest. Due HBS In-depth Case Analysis Due Dec. 9 Exam 3 (Chapters 6-7, Class Discussions, Executing Strategy Questions)
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