BUS 330 - Human Resources for Managers

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course integrates the policy and practice of the human resource profession as it pertains to resource utilization, employee selection, recruitment, training, motivation, evaluation and compensation. Students will understand legal concepts of human relations related to labor relations and EEO legislation. This course will focus on human resource practices at both start-up organizations and small to large businesses, including ethical and social responsibility of hiring practices.
Course Outcomes:

Compose and analyze job descriptions with the goal of recruiting a diverse and qualified candidate pool.
Differentiate between legal and illegal hiring practices to explore the role of ethics and hiring bias.
Apply EEO legislation and labor relations-related legal arguments to various hiring scenarios.
Design an employee training program to increase participation and motivation in the workplace by assessing personal motivational factors.

Course Topics:

Human Resource Environment and Strategy
Legal Environment and Job Analysis & Design
Planning and Selection
Training and Performance Management
Employee Development and Retention
Compensation
Benefits and Labor Relations