MGT 3320 HRM Syllabus - Smith (Spring 2019 ) - Sec 1 PDF

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Strategic Human Resource Management (MGT 3320) Section 1: MWF, 9:30 – 10:20 a.m. Business Education Complex Room 1720 Spring 2019 Instructor: Office: Office Hours: E-mail: Twitter:

Jake Smith BEC 2728 MWF 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., & By Appointment [email protected] (preferred method of contact) @ProfJakeSmith

Course Overview The primary purpose of this course is to provide you with an understanding of how strategic human resource management (HRM) can enhance organizational effectiveness. We will review important theories, research, and current issues relating to HRM, covering course topics through in-class lecture, group discussion, and case analyses. This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of and fluency in:    

HRM issues and practices, including planning, selection, placement, training, HR development, and performance management The role of HRM in contributing to organizational effectiveness Ethical and legal issues facing organizations and HR managers Identifying and communicating HRM problems and solutions using research and critical thinking

Course Materials Stewart, G.L., & Brown, K.G. (2014). Human Resource Management: Linking Strategy to Practice (3rd edition). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. (Optional BUT Highly Recommended). Additional required reading material may be posted periodically on Moodle.

Course Structure We will cover A LOT of material each class session. It is your responsibility to be prepared for class by reading the course material BEFORE class and not relying just on the lecture slides for study material (i.e., take notes!). Please turn off or silence cell phones. Please arrive to class on time and let me know if you need to leave early. I do not mind if you use a laptop to take notes, but please make sure that you are actually taking notes and not distracting other students.

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Course Evaluation All course grades will be posted on Moodle. Please check your grades regularly to ensure they match your records. Grades are non-negotiable. Grades are earned, not given based on special circumstances. Component Percentage Points Exam 1 ……………………. 20% ……………….. 100 Exam 2 ……………………. 20% ……………….. 100 Exam 3 (final exam) ……… 20% ……………….. 100 Activity Days ………………. 28% ……………….. 140 Reciprocity Assignment……. 12% ……………….. 60 100% 500 points Grading Scale (%) Letter Grade

Percentage Range

Point Range

Qualitative Assessment

A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

97.00%-100.00% 93.00%-96.99% 90.00%-92.99% 87.00%-89.99% 83.00%-86.99% 80.00%-82.99% 77.00%-79.99% 73.00%-76.99% 70.00%-72.99% 67.00%-69.99% 63.00%-66.99% 60.00%-62.99% less than 59.9%

485-500 465-484 450-464 435-449 415-434 400-414 385-399 365-384 350-364 335-349 315-334 300-314 less than 300 pts

Outstanding Work Outstanding Work Outstanding Work Very Good Work Very Good Work Very Good Work Acceptable Work Acceptable Work Acceptable Work Needs Improvement Needs Improvement Needs Improvement Unacceptable Work

Exams (100 points each for 300 total points) There will be three in-class exams during the course of the semester (including the final exam), each worth 20% of the final grade. Exam content will include materials covered in lectures and class discussion, in-class activities, videos, cases, and the textbook. Please note that it will not be possible to cover all of the material from the textbook during class lecture; therefore, it is your responsibility to be familiar with and study the assigned chapter material even when I do not cover the material in class. Exam format is subject to change but will generally involve 50 multiple choice items. Be sure to bring a half-sheet scantron and a #2 pencil to each exam. I do not return exams to students, but you are welcome to review your exam in my office during office hours or by appointment. Exams must be taken on the scheduled day unless arrangements are made with me in advance of the exam (minimum 24-hour notice). If you must miss an exam, the format and timing of the make-up exam (multiple choice, short answer, or essay) is left to my discretion. You may take a make-up exam if and only if arrangements have been made with me a full day prior to the scheduled exam. If you fail to notify me 24 hours prior to the exam regarding your absence, you will NOT be allowed to take a make-up exam, and this will result in a ZERO score for you on that exam. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.

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In-Class Activity Days (20 points each for 140 total points) Seven times during the course of the semester, we will dedicate a day to engage in a semester-long project on which we will all work together to create an HR blueprint for a new restaurant. Every activity day will be geared toward the specific class material we will have recently covered in class. Each activity day will be worth 20 points, and all seven activity days will collectively account for 28% of your final grade. Your activity grade will be based upon (1) your attendance on these days, and (2) my assessment of your individual contributions to the project on these days (20 pts total). These days are noted on our schedule (below) and bolded for emphasis. Do not miss activity days if you want to earn these points. If something arises that prevents you from attending an activity day, you will be required to provide a university approved and verified excuse, which will give you the opportunity to make up the points through an additional essay assignment – typically related to the topic of the missed activity.

Reciprocity Assignment (60 total points) The start of each class session (starting around the 2nd week of class) will be dedicated to the “Reciprocity Assignment” which will be worth 60 points (12% of your final grade in this class). Details of this assignment will be provided on the first day of class. However, the components of the grading are as follows: 30 points – Your written response to the assignment 30 points – Your completion of the LinkedIn component of the assignment

Extra Credit There will be opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. These opportunities will be announced in class as they arise. Please remember that—much like a college education—extra credit is a privilege…not a right.

Special Accommodations I will work with any student who has a condition that requires special accommodation. Students requesting accommodations should be registered with Disability Services and provide me with appropriate documentation at the start of the semester. For more information, refer to the University’s policy: http://disability.lsu.edu

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Academic Integrity Integrity and honesty are as important in the classroom as in the workplace. It is fully expected that each of you will behave with the highest integrity and honesty in your dealings with me and your classmates. Violations involving academic honesty and integrity will be treated in conformity with the general rules and guidelines of the E.J. Ourso College of Business and Louisiana State University and A&M College, including lowering grades or failing affected students on exams, assignments, or the course as a whole. The University's general policy on academic integrity and honesty is as follows: The use of unauthorized material, communication with fellow students during an exam, attempting to benefit from the work of another student, or similar behavior that defeats the intent of an examination, case, project, or other course assignment or requirement is unacceptable. Cheating on examinations/projects, plagiarism, improper acknowledgment of sources(s), use of a single paper in more than one course, etc., are considered very serious offenses and shall be grounds for the most severe disciplinary action possible, including failure in a course or dismissal, or both, from the University. Further details regarding academic misconduct are available in the LSU Student Code of Conduct, which may be accessed at: http://saa.lsu.edu/code-student-conduct

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Tentative Course Schedule TOPIC

READING

Introduction Creating Value Through HR Making HRM Strategic (part 1) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day "What Recruiters Really Want" Activity Day 1: Our Semester Project Ensuring EEO & Safety Designing Productive & Satisfying Work Activity Day 2: Designing Our Jobs Recruiting Talented Employees (part 1) Day Off Recruiting Talented Employees (part 2) Activity Day 3: Recruiting Our Talent Catch-up/Exam Q&A Day Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5) Selecting Employees Who Fit Mardi Gras Holiday Activity Day 4: Our Selection Process Managing Retention & Separation Performance & Feedback Activity Day 5: Managing Our Performance Training & Development Activity Day 6: Training & Developing Our People Catch-up/Exam Q&A Day Exam 2 (Chapters 6-10) Motivating Through Compensation Designing Compensation & Benefits Activity Day 7: Compensating Our People Spring Break Aligning Strategy With Practice "Things Worth Knowing" Catch-up/Exam Q&A Day Final Exam (Chapters 11, 12, & 14) *The schedule is fully subject to change

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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 No Class

Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 No Class Chapter 5

Chapter 6 No Class Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapters 9 & 10

Chapter 11 Chapter 12 No Class Chapter 14

CLASS MEETING 1/9 1/11, 1/14 1/16, 1/18 1/21 1/23 1/25 1/28, 1/30, 2/1 2/4, 2/6 2/8 2/11, 2/13 2/15 2/18 2/20 2/22 2/25 2/27, 3/1 3/4, 3/6 3/8 3/11, 3/13 3/15, 3/18 3/20 3/22 3/25 3/27 3/29 4/1, 4/3, 4/5 4/8, 4/10 4/12 4/15, 4/17, 4/19 4/22 4/24 4/26 Wed, 5/1 (12:30-2:30p.m.)...