The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments.
Note that all dates reflect North American eastern time (ET). This ensures that all students have the same deadlines regardless of where they live. All lesson assignments must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the last day of the timeframe indicated below for the lesson unless otherwise stated. Discussion forum first posts are due Thursday of the lesson week assigned.
Lesson 1: An Overview of Human Resource Management
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- Chapters 1 and 2 of text (see Library Resources link). Begin these readings in Lesson 1, they will continue into Lesson 2.
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- Complete the Academic Integrity Tutorial and submit certificate of achievement.
- Participate in Lesson 1: Human Resource Management Memo Discussion Forum
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Lesson 2: History of Organizations and HRM
| Readings: |
- Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of text (see Library Resources link)
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| Assignments: |
- Participate in Lesson 2: Pros and Cons of Remote Work Discussion
- Take Quiz 1 (Chapters 1 and 2)
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Lesson 3: HR Strategy
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- Chapter 6 of text (see Library Resources link)
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| Assignments: |
- Complete HR Leader Interview Manager Bio
- Participate in Lesson 3: Ethical Lapses of Wells Fargo Discussion
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Lesson 4: Job Analysis and Design
| Readings: |
- Chapter 7 of text (see Library Resources link)
Article:
- Herzberg F. (1987) One more time: How do you motivate employees? Harvard Business Review. Sep/Oct87, Vol. 65 Issue 5, p109-120.
- Available via the Penn State Library webpage: Select the E-Journals tab and search for Harvard Business Review. Click on the link for "Business Source Premier" and find the article under 1987, Vol. 65, Issue 5.
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| Assignments: |
- Participate in Lesson 4: Worker Safety Discussion
- Take Quiz 2 (Chapters 6 and 7, along with articles)
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Lesson 5: Recruiting
| Readings: |
- Chapter 8 of text (see Library Resources link)
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| Assignments: |
- Submit HR Leader Interview Questions
- Participate in Lesson 5: Applicant Tracking Systems Discussion
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Lesson 6: Employee Selection
| Readings: |
- Chapter 8 of text (see Library Resources link)
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| Assignments: |
- Participate Lesson 6: Ban the Box Discussion
- Take Quiz 3 (Chapter 8)
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Lesson 7: Training and Development
| Readings: |
- Chapters 4 and 5 of text (see Library Resources link)
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| Assignments: |
- Participate in Lesson 7: Training and Development Discussion
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Lesson 8: Performance Appraisal and Management
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- Chapter 9 of text (see Library Resources link)
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| Assignments: |
- Participate in Lesson 8: Problems with Performance Appraisals Discussion
- Take Quiz 4
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Lesson 9: Compensation
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- Chapter 10 of text (see Library Resources link)
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| Assignments: |
- Participate in Lesson 9: Is CEO Pay Reasonable? Discussion
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Lesson 10: Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining
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- Lesson commentary, including linked articles and websites
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- Participate in Lesson 10: Pros and Cons of Unions in Private Sector Discussion
- Quiz 5 (Chapter 10, articles and websites)
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Lesson 11: Globalization and International Issues
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- Lesson commentary, including linked articles and websites
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| Assignments: |
- Submit HR Leader Interview Paper
- Participate in Lesson 11: Global HRM Discussion
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Lesson 12: Where Do We Go From Here?
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- Lesson commentary, including linked articles and websites
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| Assignments: |
- Quiz 6
- Participate in Lesson 12: HR Leader Interview Discussion
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