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BU 408: Recruitment & Selection Fall 2018 (Section A) Professor: Office: Email: Phone: Office Hours: Class Day/Time:

Steve Risavy, Ph.D., CHRL LH 4027 [email protected] 519.884.1970 ext. 4663 By appointment Mondays: 7:00pm – 9:50pm

Faculty Assistant: Office: Email: Phone:

Indera Singh LH 2052 [email protected] 519.884.1970 ext. 2041

Course materials (e.g., class slides, additional readings) and correspondence (e.g., announcements) will be posted using MyLearningSpace, which can be accessed through: https://mylearningspace.wlu.ca/d2l/home. If you experience problems with MyLS, then please contact: [email protected]. Please note that the fastest and best way to reach me is by email. I will respond to all emails within 24 business hours. NOTE: Students with disabilities or special needs are advised to contact Laurier’s Accessible Learning Centre for information regarding its services and resources. Students are encouraged to review the Undergraduate Calendar for information regarding all services available on campus. If you are unsure what resources are appropriate for you or require assistance with any type of academic issue, contact the Central Academic Advising Office at: http://www.wlu.ca/academicadvising.

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Course Objectives: This course provides an overview of current staffing issues and methodology. This course will expose students to scientifically sound, “best practice” procedures in recruitment and selection that meet technical, professional, and Canadian legal standards. Staffing activities will be presented as essential components of an effective and integrated Human Resources Management system. The course will consist of a combination of lecture, interactive exercises, case analyses, videos, and class discussions. Prerequisite: BU 354 Exclusions: BU 498k Required Text: Catano, V. M., Wiesner, W. H., & Hackett, R. D. (2019). Recruitment and selection in Canada (7th ed.). Toronto, ON: Nelson Education Ltd. Grade Components:

Group Project Class Engagement/Participation Midterm Exam Final Exam

20% 10% 35% 35%

Group Project (20%) To integrate course material, students are required to complete a comprehensive Group Project entailing the development of a recruitment and selection system for an organization of their choice. Groups will be assigned by the Professor in the second class. Evaluation: There will be deliverables throughout the course for the Group Project and the final portion of each class will often include a task for the group to complete and then submit to the Professor for feedback and grading. Thus, attendance for your group is very important. The details and expectations for the Group Project deliverables will be introduced in class throughout the semester. Peer Evaluation: Please note that it is your group’s responsibility to manage the processes and output of your group. Your group must set goals, provide feedback, solve problems, and remove roadblocks. Clarify member expectations early in the semester. You will have the opportunity to evaluate the contribution of your group members by completing a peer evaluation form upon completion of the Group Project. The procedure used is the following: you will assign points to each of your group members on a 10-point scale. The Professor will average the points awarded to each group member and then transform that score into a percentage (e.g., 10 becomes 1.0; 9 becomes .9; 6 becomes .6, etc.) and then multiply that percentage by the grade assigned to your Group Project. For example, if your group earned an 80% on the Group Project and the average of the points that your group members assigned to person X was an 8, then person X’s individual final grade for the Group Project will be 64%. Assuming everyone contributes equally to the group, all group members can be assigned a 10. Further details are available on the Peer Evaluation Form document posted to the course website. If a particular group member fails to submit a peer evaluation form, then the Professor will automatically assign default scores of 10/10 to all of his or her group members. Because of this, if you believe that all of your group members deserve 10/10 for the Group Project, then there is no need to submit a peer evaluation form.

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Anyone whose grade is compromised through the peer evaluation process deserves to know why his or her grade has been reduced. Oftentimes people are surprised at their group members’ dissatisfaction with their contribution. So, in the interest of being fair and helpful, if you decide to assign a peer evaluation score of anything less than 10/10, then you are required to provide an explanation of your decision on the peer evaluation form. This information will be provided anonymously to the student(s) in question. Please note that the deadline for submitting peer evaluation forms is the last day of class for this course (Monday, December 3, 2018) by midnight. Forms submitted after this date will not be counted. Class Engagement/Participation (10%) In-Class Engagement/Participation. In addition to attending class, you are expected to contribute to class discussion and, in general, be engaged while in class (e.g., not distracted by laptop, smart phone, etc., not engaged in side discussions). You will be evaluated on the quality (not quantity) of your contributions and insights. Quality comments should: • Offer a unique and relevant perspective • Contribute to moving the discussion and analysis forward • Build on the comments of others • Transcend the “I feel” syndrome; include evidence, demonstrate recognition of course concepts, integrate course concepts with reflective thinking, etc. Further details are available in the Class Engagement/Participation document posted to the course website. Midterm Exam (35%) The midterm exam will be held during class time and will be based on all readings and lecture/discussion material from Weeks 1 – 5. It will consist of a combination of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The midterm exam is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2018. Final Exam (35%) The final exam will be held during the final exam period and will be based on all readings and lecture/discussion material from Weeks 7 – 12. It will consist of a combination of multiple-choice and short answer questions. ROLE OF THE PROFESSOR The role of the Professor is to stimulate and guide discussion in order to achieve learning objectives. This may involve asking questions that probe the depth of your understanding of issues, reviewing a challenging theoretical concept, and encouraging students to present different points of view. ROLE OF THE STUDENT Students are expected to attend class, be prepared for class, and participate in class. Additionally, they will constructively challenge themselves, classmates, and the Professor when they fail to understand material or disagree with what is being said or discussed. Overall, the class as a totality is responsible for the learning that occurs.

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The best classes are those in which there is a sharing of perspectives that leads to students discovering the relevance and applicability of conceptual ideas, realizing the subtleties and finer points of situations, and understanding the rationale for various options to handle organizational problems. To achieve this, there are three focal expectations of students: 1.

Attendance – In order to perform to your expectations, it is important that you attend every class, attend on time, and avoid leaving early. However, if you do miss class, then you are responsible for obtaining any material that you miss from your classmates.

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Preparation – You are expected to read assigned material in advance and to be fully prepared for class discussion (see the tentative course schedule below). Effective preparation will help to achieve the “quality” contributions noted above in the class engagement/participation section.

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Participation – You are expected to make effective contributions to class. Effective contributions may consist of analysis, argument, questions, and comments, but must be worded with respect for the viewpoints of your colleagues. Effective contribution is supported by effective listening and by active management of the discussion process; this means that you must take the opinions of others into account and should not remain silent if you disagree. Class participation provides you with an opportunity, in a collegial environment, to develop skills in verbal communication, in presenting a point of view, in listening, and in helping to aid in the learning process. OTHER ISSUES

Note About the Course Outline The Course Outline serves as a guideline to give you a general idea of what to expect in the sessions. Occasionally, other material may be introduced, which is not included in the Outline. These items will help to further illustrate the topics under study and will be of benefit to you; variations will be evident throughout the semester dependent on your needs as well as the Professor’s discretion. General Class Expectations and Protocol 1) Feel free to call, email, or make an appointment to see the Professor. 2) If you have a question about class procedures, readings, or assignment requirements, then please check the Course Outline first before asking the Professor. 3) For issues other than clarification and elaboration on course material, please make an appointment to see the Professor. 4) Mobile devices, specifically laptops, tablets, and smart phones, may be used in this course for educational purposes only (i.e., learning directly related to the course). Student Privacy One important goal of this course is to offer a positive educational experience for students through lectures, in-class discussion, group work, presentations, and assignments. During the course, it may be necessary to divulge student names, etc. to other members of the class. If a student is concerned or needs to make special arrangements to accommodate specific privacy issues, then he or she must bring these matters to the attention of the Professor as soon as possible so that reasonable accommodations can be made or an alternate course can be selected by the student.

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Special Needs Students with disabilities or special needs are advised to contact Laurier’s Accessible Learning Centre for information regarding its services and resources. Students are encouraged to review the Academic Calendar. Deferred Examinations Please note that there are no deferred examinations during the semester in this course. If, for any reason, a student must miss the in-class midterm exam, then the value of the midterm exam will be applied to the final exam (i.e., the final exam will then be worth 70%). However, students MUST provide documentation outlining a valid reason for missing an in-class exam (e.g., note from a doctor). Any request for a deferred final exam must be made through an application to the Lazaridis School Academic Petitions Committee. Policy Regarding Re-grading of Coursework In the event that you feel something was missed in the grading of your work, please provide a brief written summary of what you feel requires further attention. This submission must be made within one week of receiving your grade. If you request that something be re-graded, then the work will be re-graded in its entirety. Therefore, your grade may increase OR decrease as a result of the second grading. If no written request is provided within one week of receiving your grade, then the grade is considered to be final and will no longer be open for re-grading. Recording of Materials Presentations which are made in relation to course work—including lectures—cannot be recorded or copied without the permission of the presenter, whether the Professor, a classmate, or guest lecturer. Material recorded with permission is restricted to use for that course unless further permission is granted. Intellectual Property The educational materials developed for this course, including, but not limited to, lecture notes and slides, handout materials, examinations and assignments, and any proprietary materials posted to MyLearningSpace, are the intellectual property of the course Professor. These materials have been developed for student use only and they are not intended for wider dissemination and/or communication outside of a given course. Posting or providing unauthorized audio, video, or textual material of lecture content to third-party websites violates a Professor’s intellectual property rights, and the Canadian Copyright Act. Recording lectures in any way is prohibited in this course unless specific permission has been granted by the Professor. Failure to follow these instructions may be in contravention of the University’s Code of Student Conduct and/or Code of Academic Conduct, and will result in appropriate penalties. Participation in this course constitutes an agreement by all parties to abide by the relevant University Policies, and to respect the intellectual property of others during and after their association with Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Academic Misconduct Wilfrid Laurier University uses software that can check for plagiarism. Students may be required to submit their written work in electronic form and have it checked for plagiarism. You are reminded that the University will levy sanctions on students who are found to have committed, or have attempted to commit, acts of academic or research misconduct. You are expected to know what constitutes an academic offense, to avoid committing such offenses, and to take responsibility for your academic actions. For information on categories of offenses and types of penalty, please consult the relevant section of the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. If you need clarification of aspects of University policy on Academic and Research Misconduct, please consult your Professor. Research Participation Bonus Marks You may receive up to three bonus marks for this course by participating in the Lazaridis School Research Participation System (LS RPS). This system is designed to: (a) facilitate the research of faculty and graduate students in Accounting, Marketing, and OB/HRM area groups; and (b) enable undergraduate students taking Accounting, Marketing, and OB/HRM courses to gain an appreciation for research and the research process by participating in actual research projects. The system is administered at the following web site: https://wlu-ls.sona-systems.com/. On your first visit, you should create a user ID and password. Once you’ve done this, you may sign up for either in-person or on-line studies. A maximum of 3 bonus marks are allowed (3% of course grade) for specific participating courses. These marks may be earned from any combination of online studies, in-person studies and/or journal article reviews. On-line studies are worth ½ that of in-person studies as they can usually be completed on a more flexible time schedule (e.g. at home in the evening). If you are unable or unwilling to participate in research studies and still wish to earn up to three bonus marks, you can complete an alternative written assignment(s) for one or more of these marks. Directions on how to pursue this option are provided below. You must still request an account as a participant at https://wlu-ls.sona-systems.com/ if you are pursuing the research participation alternative (journal article reviews). If you are taking more than one course that is eligible for bonus marks (this information is available on the web site above) any bonus mark(s) you earn in a given study can only be assigned to one course. The deadline to participate in research studies or submit journal article reviews is 5pm on the last day of classes of the Fall term, December 5, 2018. No exceptions! Any study or journal article review crediting will be updated on the above website by 5pm on December 7, 2018. The deadline for students wishing to reassign any bonus marks across courses within the above website is December 10, 2018 at 5pm. Note that the maximum 3% bonus is contingent on the availability of research studies during the term. We do not guarantee that students will be able to earn bonus marks totaling 3% through research studies or journal article reviews. As in all courses, you should prioritize earning 100% of your grade through mandatory course components. Students should be aware that not coming to class to partake in LS RPS studies is unacceptable.

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Research Participation Alternative: Journal Article Reviews If you are unable or unwilling to participate in research studies to earn bonus marks, we provide an alternative means of earning up to 3% (3 points) of bonus marks. This alternative entails writing reviews of academic journal articles. To learn more about and/or participate in this option, you must self-register for the myLS course entitled Lazaridis School Research Participation Alternative | Fall 2018 via the following steps: 1. Click the “Self-Registration” link near the top right of the page when you first log into myLS. 2. Click “Lazaridis School Research Participation Alternative | Fall 2018” (courses are listed alphabetically, so this one will be at the bottom of the list). 3.

Click “Register”, then click “Submit”, then click “Finish”.

4. You should now see “Lazaridis School Research Participation Alternative | Fall 2018” in your list of courses. Directions on how to complete the reviews, format, and the submission process can be found once you register for this course. Please contact the System Administrator at [email protected] if you have any problems with registering for the course or about the research participation alternative (article reviews) submission process.

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TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE* Week 1

Date Monday, September 10, 2018

Topic An Introduction to Recruitment and Selection

Reading(s) Course Outline Chapter 1 Rynes et al. (2002) Schmidt & Hunter (1998) Chapter 3

2

Monday, September 17, 2018

Foundations of Recruitment and Selection II: Legal Issues

3

Monday, September 24, 2018

Foundations of Recruitment and Selection I: Reliability and Validity

Chapter 2

4

Monday, October 1, 2018

Job Analysis and Competency Models

Chapter 4

5

Monday, October 15, 2018

6

Monday, October 22, 2018

Job Performance Chapters 5 and 6 Recruitment: The First Step in the Groysberg et al. (2004) Selection Process Midterm Exam Review Midterm Exam (Content from Weeks 1 – 5)

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Monday, October 29, 2018

Selection I: Applicant Screening

Chapter 7

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Monday, November 5, 2018

Selection II: Testing and Other Assessments

Chapter 8

9

Monday, November 12, 2018

Selection III: Interviewing

Chapter 9

10

Monday, November 19, 2018

Selection III: Interviewing (continued)

Chapter 9 (continued)

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Monday, November 26, 2018

Decision Making

Chapter 10

12

Monday, December 3, 2018

Best Practices vs. Actual Practices

Highhouse (2008) Ryan & Tippins (2004) Pfeffer & Sutton (2006) Final Exam Review

*This schedule serves only as a guideline. The amount of time spent on each topic may vary according to student needs and the discretion of the Professor. The Professor may introduce additional topics/content.

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