Human Resources (HR)

The study of current human resources administration in various types of organizations incorporating all aspects of human resources management, including recruitment, testing, placement, motivation, training, sensitivity training, cultural differences, governmental assistance and regulations, wage administration, employee benefits, and industrial judicial practices (grievances and arbitration).

This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, and awareness of human behavior in organizational environments. Individual and group reactions, motivation, perception, leadership roles, personality dynamics, and stem culture differentiation are studied through an active learning process. Prerequisite: HR 2201. 3 credits. Offered as needed.

The class teaches students how corporations foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the workplace as a core element of their corporate and people strategy to drive long-term shareholder value. Students will learn how corporations can develop inclusive talent management practices and set key performance indicators to track their DEI goals as a great place to work. The class will also discuss opportunities and challenges to apply DEI practices across all business functions and the supply chain, including Product Development, Sales & Marketing, and Finance.

The various factors, including legislation, involved in the negotiaion of a contract between employers and employees; the aspects of the administration and interpretation of the contract are analyzed through actual contracts and cases involving portions of the contract, appropriate legislation, and administrative rulings.

This course examines the development and administration of wage and salary programs in all sectors. Topics include the flow of events that determine what financial rewards are provided. Other areas of study include the role of compensation in recruitment, retention, and promotion.

Leaders have the capacity to influence others to take action towards achieving goals. In this class, we will explore contemporary leadership theories and models and examine leadership in organizations, politics, and society through real-world case examples as well as leader portrayals in film, television, and news media. We will discuss the differences and similarities between formal leaders with positional power as well as informal leaders who have developed personal power. We will consider the role of leadership in developing organizations that are ethical, inclusive, and proactive in engaging with shifts in their environments. Students will also build their own leadership capacity through self-assessment, reflection, and practice.

Human Resources management is a dynamic field. In this course, students will be introduced to human resources management in the United States, including an overview the role of human resources within an organization; strategic human resource management; federal employment laws; workforce planning and talent manangement; job analysis and job design; recruiting; selecting, onboarding, and retaining talent; compensation and benefits; training and development; creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace; and analyzing human resources metrics.