BUS 243: Human Resources Management

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Class Program

Business

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092390

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Human resource management is concerned with managing people effectively in the workplace. Using theoretical and practical approaches it examines the human resource manager's role and the role of all managers. Topics include philosophy, policies, organization, job design, employee selection, compensation/benefits, development, appraisal, promotion, discipline, termination and federal statutes.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Understand traditional and contemporary theories in the management of human resources.

Explain human resource management and its role in participating in the success of a business.

Identify how the structure of employee selection, and retention practices impacts a business.

Discuss the types of career advancement systems that organizations use.

Demonstrate awareness of federal statutes related to HR management that impact an organization.

Explain the organization of unions.

Understand the implications of globalization on human resource activities.

Apply principles of human resources management in activities throughout the course.

Core Topics

Understand traditional and contemporary theories in the management of human resources.
Explain human resource management and its role in participating in the success of a business.
Identify how the structure of employee selection, and retention practices, development activities and promotion policies impact a business.
Demonstrate awareness of federal statutes related to HR management that impact an organization.