Larry Davis, Ph.D.

The principles, policies, and practices currently related to the organization and administration of a human resource management department; employment, promotion, and retirement; comparative analysis of such human resource practices as performance evaluation instruments, job evaluation, safety and welfare programs.

To provide the student with a basic understanding of human resources:  the management of human resources and the environment in which they exist.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

1. Know the role of human resource managers and personnel managers and be able to compare and contrast these roles.

2. Know the human resource requirements of an organization and be able to identify the various sources and means of filling these requirements.

3. Have an understanding of employee rights and discipline.

4. Be able to describe the career development process as it relates to an individual and to the organization.

5. Be able to identify the various theories of motivation and leadership and explain the uses to which management can put these theories.

6. Understand the function of labor unions and the reasons workers may have for joining them.  

7. Be able to identify the common objectives of a compensation program.  

8. Be able to develop a personnel appraisal program to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's human resources and management.

Case Studies:  Students will complete four case studies as identified in the class and double-spaced and have a maximum value of 50 points. You may complete each case report individually or with one other student of your choice and should be prepared to discuss your case reports as called upon in class.

Grading Scale:

A=360 or more points	D=240-279 points
B=320-359 points	F=below 240 points
C=280-319 points