BA 224 - Human Resource Management

BT 113  or BA 101Z  and WR 115  or designated placement.

WR 115Q  as required.

Recommended Prerequisite(s): BT 102  and BA 206  

Course Description: Designed to build on the information contained in human relations and introductory management classes. Students will be introduced to functions, principles, practices, and techniques of human resources management. Topics covered include the role of HRM, developing and implementing strategic HRM plans, diversity and multiculturalism, recruitment, selection, compensation and benefits, retention and motivation, training and development, managing employee performance, employee assessment, working with labor unions, safety and health at work, and international HRM.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Discuss the role and activities of the human resource management function in an organization.
• CLO#2: Describe the federal and state laws that govern employment.
• CLO#3: Explain workplace health and safety protections including the major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• CLO#4: Develop a job analysis, description, and specification.
• CLO#5: Propose a plan to recruit, select, orient, train, and evaluate employees within legal guidelines. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#6: Analyze key issues related to employee retention such as job design, motivation, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and career development. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)