California State University, Bakersfield Semester Spring 2017

School of Business and Public Administration

Department of Management and Marketing

MGMT 3100.01
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Christopher Bailey
Office: BDC 105A
Phone: 559-909-2472
Email: CBailey11@csub.edu
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 4:00 pm 5:30 pm

Course Number Management 3100.01 (3 units), CRN 31156

Course Title Human Resource Management
Time/Location M/W 7:00 pm 8:15 pm BDC 401D

Preferred Method Utilize Blackboard Course Messaging for all course communication.
of Communication

Required Text - Human Resource Management, 15th Edition

and Materials Mathis, R.L. and Jackson, J.H., South-Western Cengage, 2014-17
ISBN13: 978-1-305-62999-8 MindTap access
- Supplemental Reading: Weekly reading of current business periodicals including Wall
Street Journal, Business Week, Fortune, Workforce, HRMagazine, SHRM website, and
other internet sites.
- Email address and Blackboard access

Prerequisite MGMT 3000 or MGMT 300

Catalog Description This course provides an overview of the functional areas of Human Resource
Management. The course begins by examining environmental factors such as legislation,
organizational strategy, labor, and global issues. Next, the HR process is examined
recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and termination.
Throughout the course, students are provided with the opportunity to engage in HR
practice and develop HR policy. (CSUB 2009-2011 Catalog)

Course Objectives At the conclusion of this course, students should begin to develop the analytical and
interpersonal management skills to be able to:
- Discuss the changing nature of the field of Human Resource Management (HRM).
- Discuss the changing legal environment that governs the field of HRM.
- Explain the current labor market and discuss anticipated future labor market trends.
- Understand the components of a job analysis and a job description.
- Recognize various selection tools to assist in identifying likely candidates for a particular
job.
- Understand the aspects of developing a training/development plan for continually
updating employee knowledge and skills.
- Identify appropriate job criteria and performance standards for conducting an effective
performance appraisal.
- Recognize the components of a compensation/benefits plan that will facilitate employee
recruiting/retention and is consistent with organizational strategy.
Performance Criteria

Assigned Reading Assigned reading is to be completed prior to the scheduled course discussion. Example:
Chapter 1: Human Resource Management in Organizations will be discussed during class
on 1/25/2017. As such, to be fully prepared and participate in the days topic, the reading
is to be completed prior to class on 1/25/2017.

Exams Three exams will be given throughout the semester. Each exam will consist of multiple
choice, true/false, short answer and/or essay questions. Each exam will be worth 100
points. Makeup exams will not be given without prior approval of the instructor.

Quizzes Quizzes facilitate class discussion and act as an incentive for remaining current with
necessary reading. Quizzes will be typically given at end of the class period. Questions
may be true/false, multiple choice, or short answer. Each quiz will be worth 10 points for
a total of 100 points throughout the semester. You must be in attendance the day of the
quiz to take the quiz.

Research Paper A research paper (8 pgs. double spaced, MLA format, in-text citations, works cited page
does not count toward the 8 pages) based on an peer reviewed academic research
article will be required on a current issue in Human Resources. Papers will be graded not
only on content, but context as well. The paper is worth 100 points. (Further instructions
will be given.) The research paper is due at the beginning of the class period on the date
stated. Late papers will not be accepted.

Possible Topics (select one):

1. Analyze a current topic in Human Resources Management that is supported by one, no

more than two, article(s) from a recent academic journal. Topics must be approved in
advance by the instructor.

2. Describe three (3) personal HR Stories that are supported by one, no more than two,
recent academic journal article(s) and your experience with the HR stories.

Paper format:
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

Possible In-Class Exercises:

1. Prepare a job analysis (your job or one you previously held).

2. Prepare a recruiting and selection plan for your job.
3. Prepare a performance appraisal for your job.
4. Prepare a compensation plan for your job.
5. Prepare a grievance procedure.
Attendance during Presentations, and Assignments
In-class exercises assist in reinforcing the material read in the text and discussed in class.
Exercises will be unannounced and you must be in attendance in order to participate in
the exercise and receive points. Homework and other assignments will be given
throughout the semester. Assignments will be announced one or two class periods ahead
of the due date. Assignments will be turned in at the beginning of a class period and
cannot be made up if you miss class or be turned in late for credit. In-class exercises and
assignments will be worth a total of 100 points. You will be required to take (7) MindTap
quizs each valued at 5 points.

Attendance Attendance to class is expected. The class is interactive in nature and requires you to
attend and participate in classroom discussions and exercises. Please be on time. If you
are absent from class, it is your responsibility to check on announcements made while
you were away. More than three (3) excused absences will result in a grade reduction of
10 points per additional absence. All unexcused absences will result in a grade reduction
of 10 points. An excused absence is one where you e-mailed me your absence request
before class, through blackboard course messaging and is acknowledged and accepted by
the instructor. Arriving after attendance, leaving prior to attendance, and/or leaving class
early will result in being marked absent for the class period.

Participation Participation is vital to the learning process. Participation is not merely attending a class;
you must initiate dialogue, ask questions and respond to questions of others. Be sure to
read the material assigned each day and be ready to discuss it, or if there is an exercise,
be prepared and ready to participate.

Grading and Evaluation

Points Your Score
Exam #1 100 _________
Exam #2 100 _________
Exam #3 100 _________
Quizzes (10@10 points) 100 _________
Research Paper 100 _________
In-Class Exercises and Assignments 100 _________
MindTap Quizzes (7@5 points) 35 _________
TOTAL 635 points _________

The grading scale is as follows:

93 = A 77 = C+ D- = 60
90 = A- 73 = C F = below 60
87 = B+ 70 = C-
83 = B 67 = D+
80 = 8- 63 = D

Policies and Regulations:

CSUB The CSUB Catalog, Schedule of Courses, and General Catalog Web Site contain
Policies the following policies and regulations which you should review: Principles of the Community,
Principles of Academic Freedom, Nondiscrimination Policy and Unlawful Harassment Policy,
 Policy of the Rights of Individuals, Privacy Rights of Students in Education Records, and
Student Discipline.

Academic The following is an excerpt from the CSUB 2009-2011 Catalog:

Integrity
There are certain forms of conduct that violate the universitys policy of academic integrity.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING) is a broad category of actions that involve fraud and
deception to improve a grade or obtain course credit. Academic dishonesty (cheating) is not
limited to examination situations alone, but arises whenever students attempt to gain an unearned
academic advantage. PLAGIARISM is a specific form of academic dishonesty (cheating) that
consists of the misuse of published or unpublished works of another by claiming them as ones
own. Plagiarism may consist of handing in someone elses work as ones own, copying or
purchasing a pre-written composition and claiming it as ones own, using paragraphs, sentences,
phrases, words or ideas written by another without giving appropriate citation, or using data
and/or statistics compiled by another without giving appropriate citation. Another example of
academic dishonesty (cheating) is the SUBMISSION OF THE SAME, OR ESSENTIALLY THE
SAME, PAPER or other assignment for credit in two different courses without receiving prior
approval from the instructors of the courses.

When a faculty member discovers a violation of the universitys policy of

academic integrity, the faculty member is required to notify the CSUB Dean of Student Life and
CSUB Student Conduct Coordinator and the student(s) involved. A course grade of F may be
assigned or another grade penalty may be applied at the discretion of the course instructor.
Additional academic sanctions are determined by the student conduct coordinator. Academic
sanctions may include disciplinary probation, suspension, permanent expulsion from the
university or from the entire CSU system, administrative hold on the release of records, and
withholding a degree. Students have the right to a formal hearing relating to sanctions devised
by the student conduct coordinator. Please review the section of your CSUB Catalog titled,
Rights and Responsibilities of Students. CSUB students also can formally grieve a final grade
when they believe the grade assignment violated established policy or resulted from a clerical
error, prejudicial evaluation, or capricious evaluation. A copy of the procedures to grieve a final
grade can be obtained online (www.csub.edu/undergradstudies) or through the BPA Deans
Office.

Special To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact the

Needs Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) as soon as possible. The SSD office is
located in SA 140, and the phone number is 661-654-3360 (voice), or 661-654-6288 (TDD).
(Academic Senate Policy) If you have an accommodations letter from the SSD Office
documenting that you have a disability, please present the letter to me during my office hours as
soon as possible so we can discuss the specific accommodations that you might need in this
class.

Classroom The classroom is essential for the achievement of academic freedom, the pursuit
Conduct of truth, and the development of students. Because of its importance, students are
expected to exhibit respect for the views of others, the professionalism of the instructor, and the
goals and academic freedom whenever they are in the classroom. (CSUB 2009-2011 Catalog)
As such, student conduct that disrupts the learning process will not be tolerated and may lead to
disciplinary action and/or removal from class. Cell phones and other electronic equipment
must be turned off and put away during class and exams. Non-course related use of a cell
phone or other electronic device during class will result in a 5-point deduction from that
students accumulated points.
Subject to This syllabus and course schedule are subject to change in the event of
Change extenuating circumstances.

COURSE SCHEDULE
DAY OF: TOPIC ASSIGNED READING
Week 1 1/23 Introduction
Syllabus Review

1/25 Human Resource Management in Organizations Chp. 1

In-class Activity
Five core competencies, passion and elevator speech. 5 pts.

Week 2 1/30 Strategic HR Management and Planning Chp. 2

2/01 Equal Employment Opportunity Chp. 3

Homework
1. One-page analysis of When Steve Becomes Stephanie.
2. Following Chp. 4 reading: Chp. 4 MT Quiz

Week 3 2/06 Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis. Chp. 4

2/08 In-class Activity

Chp. 4: MindTap - HRM Simulation 5 pts.

Homework Due
1. One-page analysis of When Steve Becomes Stephanie. 10 pts.
2. Chp. 4 MT Quiz 5 pts.

Homework
1. Following Chp. 5 reading: Chp. 5 MT Quiz
2. Extra Credit: Conduct a job analysis

Week 4 2/13 In-class activity

O*Net, Job Analysis, Job Description 10 pts.
- Refer to page 156 in textbook

2/15 Individual/Organization Relations and Retention Chp. 5

In-class activity
Chp. 5 Quiz 10 pts.

Homework Due
1. Chp. 5 MT Quiz 5 pts.
Week 5 2/20 Librarian discussion regarding Journal Articles

Homework
1. Identify academic article for research paper. Print 1st page, abstract, or summary for next class.
2. Exam OPENS on Blackboard after class: Chps. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

2/22 Exam CLOSES on Blackboard 12:00 pm before class 100 pts.

Grade Check

Homework Due
1. Submit copy of academic article for research paper 5 pts.

Week 6 2/27 Staffing High Quality Talent Chp. 6

In-class Activity
Chp. 6 Quiz 10 pts.

3/01 CECE presentation

Homework Due
1. Extra Credit: Conduct a job analysis. 10 pts.

Homework
1. Following Chp. 7 reading: Chp. 7 MT Quiz

Week 7 3/06 Selecting Human Resources Chp. 7

In-class Activity
Chp. 7 Quiz 10 pts.

Homework Due
1. Chp. 7 MT Quiz 5 pts.

3/08 In-class Activity

1. On-line Assessments 10 pts.

Week 8 3/13 Training Human Resources Chp. 8

In-class Activity
Chp. 8 Quiz 10 pts.

3/15 Talent Management Chp. 9

In-class Activity
Chp. 9 Quiz 10 pts.
Week 9 3/20 Performance Management and Appraisal Chp. 10

3/22 In-Class Activity

Designing and Conducting Appraisals 5 pts.
Chp 10: MindTap Supplemental Case Unequal/Equal Supervisors
5 pts.
Homework
1. Develop set of performance standards for current job.
2. Following Chp. 11 reading: Chp. 11 MT Quiz

Week 10 3/27 Total Rewards and Compensation Chp. 11

In-class Activity
Chp. 11 Quiz 10 pts.

Homework Due
1. Develop set of performance standards for current job. 5 pts.
2. Chp. 11 MT Quiz 5 pts.

3/29 Exam preparation

Exam Two OPENS on Blackboard after class: Chps. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Week 11 4/03 Exam Two CLOSES on Blackboard 12:00 pm before class 100 pts.
In Class Activity Develop a recruiting strategy. Due in class.

4/05 Grade Check

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation Chp. 12

In-class Activity
Chp. 12 Quiz 10 pts.

Week 12 4/10 No Class Spring Break

4/12 No Class Spring Break

Week 13 4/17 Critical Thinking Question and Case MT

In-Class Activity
1. Chp. 12: MindTap Mini Case 5 pts.
2. Chp. 12: Critical Thinking Question 5 pts.

Homework
1. Following Chp. 13 reading: Chp. 13 MT Quiz
4/19 Managing Employee Benefits Chp. 13

In-class Activity
Chp. 13 Quiz 10 pts.

Homework Due
1. Chp. 13 MT Quiz 5 pts.
 2. EXTRA CREDIT for research paper 10 pts.

Week 14 4/24 In-class Activity

1. Chp. 13 Critical Thinking Questions 10 pts.
2. Discussion High impact legislation during 2016

4/26 Risk Management and Worker Protection Chp. 14

In-class Activity
Chp. 14 Quiz 10 pts.

Week 15 5/01 In-class Activity

1. Chp. 14 Critical Thinking Questions 5 pts.
2. Chp. 14 MindTap Mini Case 5 pts.

Homework
1. Following Chp. 15 reading: Chp. 15 MT Quiz

5/03 Employee Rights and Responsibilities Chp. 15

In-class Activity
Chp. 15 Quiz 10 pts.

Homework Due
1. Research Paper 100 pts.
2. EXTRA CREDIT for Writing Center
- Editing research paper draft 5 pts.
2. Chp. 15 MT Quiz 5 pts.

Homework
1. Following Chp. 16 reading: Chp. 16 MT Quiz

Week 16 5/08 Union/Management Relations Chp. 16

In-class Activity
CH. 16 Quiz 10 pts.

Exam OPENS on Blackboard after class: Chps. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Homework Due
1. Chp. 16 MT Quiz 5 pts.

5/10 Exam Preparation

Week 17 5/17 Final 5:00 pm 7:30 pm

Exam CLOSES on Blackboard 12:00 pm before class 100 pts.
Grade Check

CSUB Student Chapter Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM):

All students interested in becoming either Human Resource or Management majors are invited to join the CSUB student chapter of
SHRM. Unlike other student organizations, the student chapter of SHRM is affiliated with both the National Society and the Kern
County SHRM chapter. The national SHRM organization has approximately 120,000 members and the Kern County Chapter has
approximately 150 members. Student members receive full national member benefits at a steeply discounted rate. Meeting cost for
lunch is $20 and meetings are held at the Sheraton Four Points Bistro in Bakersfield. Students are encouraged to attend these
meetings, which are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.