BUSN 281 - Human Resource Applications

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This course is designed to acquaint the student with managerial skills in the area of human resources (HR). Emphasis will be placed upon developing analytical, decision-making, conceptual, and communication skills as they relate to human resource management (HRM). Employment issues confronting organizations and their HR departments will be explored.

Prerequisite BUSN 125.

Text
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Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Discuss knowledge and abilities needed in the human resource environment.

B. Analyze and apply the scientific method as it relates to HRM.

C. Explain the relationship between employment laws and the work environment.

D. Prioritize the key factors of employee compensation.

E. Identify fundamental HRM competencies that enhance career development.

F. Demonstrate effective communication skills in a business environment.

Content
A. Strategic Planning

B. Equal Employment Opportunity and Employment Laws

C. Job Analysis and Staffing

D. Employment Training and Development

E. Performance Management and Employee Compensation, Rewards and Benefits

F. Labor Relations

G. Employee Health and Safety

H. Personal Career Planning

Student Evaluation
Objectives A-F will be evaluated on a combination of written case studies and presentations.