UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COURSE SYLLABUS MGMT 3860 Human Resource Management Fall 2015, BLENDED Course Face-to-Face Meetings Wednesdays 6:00 7:20pm CHEC Room 219 Instructor: Dr. Julia L. Herchen Denton Office: BLB 357B CHEC Office: CHEC 130 Email: julia.herchen@unt.edu CHEC Office Hours: Wednesdays 5:00 6:00pm or by appointment Denton Office Hours: By appointment only REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Cascio, W.F. Managing Human Resources, 10th Edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2016. COURSE DESCRIPTION: MGMT 3860 is a junior-level survey course designed to provide you with an overview of the field of human resource management (HRM). Human resource management is defined as organizational systems designed to ensure that human talent is used effectively and efficiently to accomplish organizational goals. UNT s Undergraduate Catalog states: 3860. Human Resource Management. 3 hours. An introduction to human resource management. Topics include employment, placement and H.R. planning, training and development; compensation and benefits; health, safety and security; and employee and labor relations. Open to non-business majors. COURSE OVERVIEW: The general/broad learning objectives of this course are as follows: 1. To develop an understanding of the function of human resource management and the role it plays in the management process. 2. To understand the role of the general manager in managing human resources. 3. To introduce students to the specific functional areas of human resource management, including, planning, recruitment and placement, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management and appraisal, labor relations, and 1
health and safety. 4. To provide students with an understanding of the social, political, and legal environment affecting the personnel management function. 5. To encourage students to critically examine important contemporary issues that influence the management of human resources. 6. To provide a background for further study in advanced courses in business, human resource management and industrial relations. GRADING COMPONENTS Components Max Points Lesson/Chapter Quizzes 15 quizzes @ 10 pts each (May Drop Lowest) 150 Exam 1 (over text Chapters 1, 2, 3,& 4) 150 Exam 2 (over text Chapters 5, 6, 7,& 8) 150 Exam 3 (over text Chapters 9, 10, 11,& 12) 150 Exam 4 (over text Chapters 13, 14,15,&16) 150 TOTAL 750 Grade Points A 675-750 B 600-674 C 525 599 D 450-524 F 0-449 EXAMS AND QUIZZES Exams Four periodic exams and one optional comprehensive final exam will be given during the semester to ensure students understand the course-related material and to serve as a measure of their performance in the course. These exams will be administered online via Blackboard. Exams will include material covered in class lectures/discussion as well as information from the textbook, handouts, power point slides, cases, videos, articles, and any other course-related documents. All exams will be administered during a pre-determined time window during which the exam must be taken. Exams not taken within this window cannot be made-up unless the student is participating in a university sponsored activity (see Make-up Policy). 2
Students may drop their lowest exam grade and replace it with the optional comprehensive final exam grade, so long as the final exam grade is higher than the lowest exam grade. Students may replace only one exam score with the final exam. While the exams will be administered online, students are encouraged to study for exams just as they would in a face-to-face environment. Exams will be limited as to time so it is in the student s best interest to know the material very well before beginning an exam. When time runs out, there will be no opportunity to answer additional questions. Quizzes You will have 16 Chapter Quizzes over the course term. Of the 16 quizzes offered, only 15 will count toward your final grade. This allows you to miss one quiz with no penalty or to drop your lowest quiz grade. All quizzes will be available on and will expire on the dates specified in the Course Schedule. Students who miss a quiz, except for a university sponsored activity, are not able to make up the quiz (see Make-Up Policy). SUNSET RULE Students have one week from the time grades are returned/released to inquire about a grade on any graded assignment. The purpose of this policy is to resolve any question as soon as grades are returned rather than wait until the end of the semester. Students are encouraged to address any grade-related concerns in an efficient manner. MAKE-UP POLICY: You may make up a test or quiz ONLY if you are on a school sponsored activity and I receive written notification from the university, coach, or organization sponsor, prior to the missed class. The assignment must be made up within one week of the missed class. An exam that is missed because of a non-school sponsored activity can be replaced by counting the grade from the optional comprehensive final exam in its place. Only one exam grade can be replaced by the final exam grade. Quizzes and exams that are missed because of non-school sponsored activities/reasons cannot be made-up. UNT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY: Academic integrity emanates from a culture that embraces the core values of trust and honesty necessary for full learning to occur. As a student-centered public research university, UNT promotes the integrity of the learning process by establishing and enforcing academic standards. Academic dishonesty breaches the mutual trust necessary in an academic environment and undermines all scholarship. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, 3
plagiarism, forging the signature of the instructor or of another student, fabrication, and/or facilitating or sabotaging the academic dishonesty of other students. Any suspected occurrence of academic dishonesty will be investigated and handled in accordance with UNT policy and procedures. The following academic penalties may be assessed at the instructor s discretion upon determination that academic dishonesty has occurred. Admonitions and educational assignments are not appealable. 1. Admonition. The student may be issued a verbal or written warning. 2. Assignment of Educational Coursework. The student may be required to perform additional coursework not required of other students in the specific course. 3. Partial or no credit for an assignment or assessment. The instructor may award partial or no credit for the assignment or assessment on which the student engaged in academic dishonesty, to be calculated into the final course grade. 4. Course Failure. The instructor may assign a failing grade for the course. Should the procedure for appeal of a case of academic dishonesty extend beyond the date when the instructor submits course grades for the semester, the student will be assigned a grade that reflects the penalty, which shall be adjusted, as appropriate, at the conclusion of any appeal process. Specific details and description of UNT s Policy on Student Standards of Academic Integrity (18.1.16) and students right to appeal are available at http://policy.unt.edu/sites/default/files/untpolicy/pdf/7-student_affairs- Academic_Integrity.pdf. If you engage in academic dishonesty related to this class, you will receive a failing grade on the test or assignment, and a failing grade in the course. In addition, the case will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action. This policy is intended to protect the honest student from unfair competition with unscrupulous individuals who might attempt to gain an advantage through cheating. ADA STATEMENT In accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations, UNT is committed to full academic access for all qualified students, including those with disabilities. To this end, all academic units are willing to make reasonable and appropriate adjustments to the classroom environment and the teaching, testing, or learning methodologies in order to facilitate equality of educational access for persons with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide the student with an accommodation letter to be hand delivered to the instructor to begin a private discussion regarding the student s specific needs in the course. 4
Students may request accommodations at any time; however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Every semester, students must obtain a new letter of accommodation, and they must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. Students are strongly encouraged to deliver letters of accommodation during faculty office hours or by appointment. Faculty members have the authority to request that students discuss such letters during their designated office hours in order to protect the privacy of the student. For additional information, visit the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) in Sage Hall, suite 167, or their website at http://disability.unt.edu. You may also contact the ODA office by phone at 940.565.4323. Specific information on UNT s policies related to disability accommodations is available at http://policy.unt.edu/policy/18-1-14. Please note that disability accommodations are not retroactively applied to the start of a course. Accommodations in the course become effective after the student has delivered an official accommodation letter from UNT s ODA. ACCESS TO INFORMATION EAGLE CONNECT Your access point for business and academic services at UNT occurs within the my.unt.edu site http://www.my.unt.edu. All official communication from the university will be delivered to your Eagle Connect account. RETENTION OF STUDENT RECORDS Student records pertaining to this course are maintained in a secure location by the instructor of record. All records such as exams, answer sheets (with keys), and written papers submitted during the duration of the course are kept for at least one calendar year after course completion. Course work completed via the Blackboard online system, including grading information and comments, is also stored in a safe electronic environment for one year. You have a right to view your individual record; however, information about your records will not be divulged to other individuals without the proper written consent. You are encouraged to review the Public Information Policy and F.E.R.P.A. (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) laws and the university s policy in accordance with those mandates at the following link: http://essc.unt.edu/registrar/ferpa.html STUDENT CONDUCT Any student behavior that interferes with an instructor s ability to conduct class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any instructional setting at UNT. This includes traditional face-to-face classes, online or blended classes, labs, 5
discussion groups or boards, field trips, and verbal and/or written (including email) communication with the instructor and/or other students. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to, disrespectful treatment of other students (verbal or written), disrupting lecture, and use of inappropriate or profane language or gestures in class or other instructional settings. A student engaging in unacceptable behavior may be directed to leave the classroom or other instructional setting and may also be referred to the Dean of Students to consider whether his/her conduct violates UNT s Student Code of Conduct. REQUEST FOR AN INCOMPLETE Students may request a grade of incomplete ("I") only if he/she meets all of the following conditions: The request occurs on or after November 9, 2015; The student is passing the course; There is a justifiable and documented reason beyond the control of the student (e.g., serious illness or military service) for not completing the course on schedule; and, The student has the approval of the instructor and the department chair. Students meeting these criteria must arrange with the instructor to finish the course at a later date by completing specific requirements outlined by the instructor. These requirements must be listed on a Request for Grade of Incomplete form signed by the instructor, student, and department chair. More information on UNT s Incomplete Grade policy is available at http://registrar.unt.edu/grades/incompletes. REQUEST TO DROP THE CLASS We want you to succeed in this class and at UNT. If you are concerned about your progress in the course, or believe you need to drop for other reasons, it is important that you contact the instructor as soon as possible. We want to make sure that dropping the course is your best or only option. There are consequences to dropping classes that extend beyond losing your invested time, money, and effort. Dropping one or more classes may make you ineligible for financial aid. There are also limits on the number of courses you can drop. You can learn more about this at http://registrar.unt.edu/registration/dropping-class. 6
If you absolutely have to drop the course, you must pick up a drop form from the Eagle Student Services Center and take it to the instructor for her/his signature. Once the instructor signs the form, you are responsible for taking it to the Registrar s Office in the Eagle Student Services Center to have it processed. Please be aware that when you choose to drop can affect your grade: October 2, 2015 November 2, 2015 Last day to drop a class with an automatic grade of W for courses that a student is not passing Last day a student may elect to drop a class. The instructor will assign a grade of W or WF based on the student s actual performance-to-date in the course. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION & PROCEDURES UNT uses a system called Eagle Alert to quickly notify you with critical information in the event of an emergency (i.e., severe weather, campus closing, and health and public safety emergencies like chemical spills, fires, or violence). The system sends voice messages (and text messages upon permission) to the phones of all active faculty staff, and students. Please make certain to update your phone numbers at http://www.my.unt.edu. Some helpful emergency preparedness actions include: 1) know the evacuation routes and severe weather shelter areas in the buildings where your classes are held, 2) determine how you will contact family and friends if phones are temporarily unavailable, and 3) identify where you will go if you need to evacuate the Denton area suddenly. In the event of a university closure, please refer to Blackboard for contingency plans for covering course materials. STUDENT EVALUATION OF TEACHING (SETE) Student feedback is important and an essential part of participation of this course. The Student Evaluation of Teaching (SETE) is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. This short survey will be made available at the end of the semester to provide you with an opportunity to evaluate how this course is taught. You may access the survey at my.unt.edu. SUCCEED AT UNT UNT endeavors to offer you a high-quality education and to provide a supportive environment to help you learn and grow. And, as a faculty member, I am committed to helping you be successful as a student. Here s how to succeed at UNT: Show up. Find support. Take control. Be prepared. Get involved. Be persistent. To learn more about campus resources and information on how you can achieve success, go to succeed.unt.edu. 7
OTHER Laptop computers and similar devices are not allowed unless prior approval is received from the instructor. Cell phones are to be put on silent and stored out of sight during class lecture. If you need your phone for work or for a personal matter, please visit with the instructor. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event the syllabus is amended, students will be appropriately notified. Continued enrollment in this course constitutes student s acceptance of the policies in this syllabus. 8
COURSE SCHEDULE FALL 2015 Date Chapters and/or Assignments Topics Aug 24 Introduction Discuss syllabus Provide overview of course content Familiarize yourself with Blackboard Read Chapters 1 & 2 Watch Ch1 & Ch2 Videos September 2 Lecture: Chapters 1 & 2 Take Quiz 1 & Quiz 2 Open: Friday, Sept 2, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Sept 4, 9:00pm Read Chapters 3 & 4 Watch Ch3 & Ch4 Videos Lecture: Human Resources in a Globally Competitive Business Environment Lecture: Workforce Analytics September 9 Lecture: Chapters 3 & 4 Take Quiz 3 & Quiz 4 Open: Friday, Sept 11, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Sept 13, 9:00pm Lecture: The Legal Context of Employment Decisions Lecture: Diversity at Work September 16 Review Chapters 1 4 EXAM 1 Covers chapters 1-4, class notes, cases, and any videos or articles used for class discussion. Open: Friday, Sept 18, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Sept 20, 9:00pm Read Chapters 5 & 6 Watch Ch5 & Ch6 Videos 9
September 23 Lecture: Chapters 5 & 6 Take Quiz 5 & Quiz 6 Open: Friday, Sept 25, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Sept 27, 9:00pm Read Chapters 7 & 8 Watch Ch7 & Ch8 Videos Lecture: Planning for People Lecture: Recruiting September 30 Lecture: Chapters 7 & 8 Take Quiz 7 & Quiz 8 Open: Friday, Oct 2, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Oct 4, 9:00pm Lecture: Staffing Lecture: Training & On-Boarding October 7 Review Chapters 5 8 EXAM 2 Covers chapters 5-8, class notes, cases, and any videos or articles used for class discussion. Open: Friday, Oct 9, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Oct 11, 9:00pm Read Chapters 9 & 10 Watch Ch9 & Ch10 Videos October 14 Lecture: Chapters 9 & 10 Take Quiz 9 & Quiz 10 Open: Friday, Oct 16, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Oct 18, 9:00pm Read Chapters 11 & 12 Watch Ch11 & Ch12 Videos Lecture: Performance Management Lecture: Managing Careers October 21 Lecture: Chapters 11 & 12 Take Quiz 11 & Quiz 12 Open: Friday, Oct 23, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Oct 25, 9:00pm Lecture: Pay & Incentive Systems Lecture: Indirect Compensation 10
October 28 November 4 Review Chapters 9 12 EXAM 3 Covers chapters 9-12, class notes, cases, and any videos or articles used for class discussion. Open: Friday, Oct 30, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Nov 1, 9:00pm Read Chapters 13 & 14 Watch Ch13 & Ch14 Videos Lecture: Chapters 13 & 14 Take Quiz 13 & Quiz 14 Open: Friday, Nov 6, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Nov 8, 9:00pm Read Chapter 15 Watch Ch15 Video Lecture: Union Representation & Collective Bargaining Lecture: Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations November 11 Lecture: Chapters 15 Take Quiz 15 Open: Friday, Nov 13, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Nov 15, 9:00pm Read Chapter 16 Watch Ch16 Video Lecture: Safety, Health & Employee Assistance Programs November 18 Lecture: Chapter 16 Take Quiz 16 Open: Friday, Nov 20, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Nov 22, 9:00pm Lecture: International Dimensions of HRM November 25 NO CLASS Enjoy Thanksgiving and give thanks for not having class this week 11
December 2 Review Chapters 13 16 EXAM 4 Covers chapters 13-16, class notes, cases, and any videos or articles used for class discussion. Open: Friday, Dec 4, 8:00am Close: Sunday, Dec 6, 9:00pm December 9 No face-to-face class Optional Comprehensive Final Exam Covers all chapters, class notes, cases and any videos or articles used for class discussion. Open/Close times TBD **The instructor reserves the right to amend the course content and schedule as needed. 12