Human Resource Management

This course examines the theory and practice of managing employees in organizations. As an introduction to human resource management, topics covered include strategy, structure, recruitment and selection, development, ethics, compensation and motivation, leadership and appraisals, workplace diversity and group dynamics, conflict and decision-making, employment law, and global management. Fall and Spring.

This course examines the information and skills needed to manage an organization in an international setting. Topics include international cultures, cross-cultural communication, cross-cultural negotiation, leadership, ethics, international human resource management and motivation of a multicultural workforce.

This course examines strategies for hiring and retaining the workforce necessary for an organization to achieve its vision and mission. Topics include workforce planning, ethics, job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, retention, human resource information systems, and organizational entry and socialization.

This course examines the strategic use of compensation and performance appraisal systems to align employee interests with organizational vision and mission. Topics include job evaluation, compensation systems, benefit programs, appraisal methods, performance management methods, ethics, task/process analysis, documentation, and measurement of human resource outcomes.

The course examines two development processes related to organizational vision and mission. The first process is the training and development of employees to meet employee and strategic goals. The second is the development of the organization to enhance strategic effectiveness. Topics include needs assessment, training and development, talent management, career development, leadership development, ethics, diagnosis, interventions, models of change, resistance to change, organizational development initiatives, and change related to downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, and globalization.

This course examines legal issues in the employee-employer relationship. Topics include laws affecting human resource practices, occupational health, safety and security, discipline and complaint resolution, ethics, management of a diverse workforce, and labor relations.

Credit by arrangement.

Directed study requires completion of an application form, and departmental permission. Zagweb registration not available. Summer only.