Mgmt 383 Introduction and Realistic Course Preview Fall 2008

Mgmt 383Mgmt 383

Introduction and Realistic Course Introduction and Realistic Course PreviewPreview

Fall 2008Fall 2008

Please remember that it is a UM policy that no food or drink be brought into

the classrooms. Signs are posted in all classrooms to this effect. Please ask your students to observe this policy.

This is particularly important now because the custodial staff is severely short-handed and it is taking them more time than usual to clean the

classrooms due to the high level of debris that is left behind.

Administrative AnnouncementAdministrative Announcement

Course SyllabusCourse Syllabus

• Due to budget constraints, I will no longer be Due to budget constraints, I will no longer be handing out course syllabi. You may download handing out course syllabi. You may download the syllabus from my WebPage:the syllabus from my WebPage:

http://faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/brobinson/http://faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/brobinson/

Contact InformationContact Information

• Professor:Professor: Robert K. RobinsonRobert K. Robinson, PhD, SPHR, PhD, SPHR• Office:Office: 372 Holman Hall372 Holman Hall

• Office Hours:Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 a.m. M-Th10:00-11:00 a.m. M-Th

• Or by appointmentOr by appointment • Phone:Phone: 915‑7635915‑7635• E-mail:E-mail: [email protected]@bus.olemiss.edu• Web: Web: http://faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/brobinsonhttp://faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/brobinson

Ole Miss HR ProgramOle Miss HR Program

• Mgmt 383 – Principles of HRMMgmt 383 – Principles of HRM• Mgmt 484 - Training & DevelopmentMgmt 484 - Training & Development• Mgmt 485 - Selection & PlacementMgmt 485 - Selection & Placement• Mgmt 494 - CompensationMgmt 494 - Compensation• Mgmt 527 - Advanced HRM Mgmt 527 - Advanced HRM • Mgmt 581 - Collective BargainingMgmt 581 - Collective Bargaining• Mgmt 582 - Employee RelationsMgmt 582 - Employee Relations• Mgmt 583 - Labor RelationsMgmt 583 - Labor Relations• Mgmt 585 - Strategic HRMMgmt 585 - Strategic HRM

TextbookTextbook

• Mathis, Robert L. and Jackson, John H. Mathis, Robert L. and Jackson, John H. (2008). (2008). Human Resource ManagementHuman Resource Management (12th (12th ed.). Cincinnati, OH: South-Western College ed.). Cincinnati, OH: South-Western College Publishing. ISBN: 0-324-54303-4Publishing. ISBN: 0-324-54303-4

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsUndergraduateUndergraduate

ExaminationsExaminations 300 300 63.8% 63.8%

AttendanceAttendance 20 20 4.3% 4.3%

Final Exam Final Exam 150 150 31.9% 31.9%

470 470 100.0%100.0%

Course GradesCourse Grades

• Course Course Point Point

Grade RangeGrade Range

A A 423-470423-470

B B 376-422376-422

C C 329-375329-375

D D 282-328282-328

F F << 281 281

Professional ConductProfessional Conduct

• One of the purposes of this and future One of the purposes of this and future classes is to prepare you for the business classes is to prepare you for the business world, not only with a body of functional world, not only with a body of functional knowledge, but with accepted workplace knowledge, but with accepted workplace behaviors as well.behaviors as well.

Realistic Course PreviewRealistic Course Preview

• What employers expect of you:What employers expect of you:• Be on time.Be on time.• Be prepared.Be prepared.• Do not interrupt presentations or meetings.Do not interrupt presentations or meetings.

• What your instructor expects of you:What your instructor expects of you:• Be on time.Be on time.• Be prepared.Be prepared.• Do not interrupt classes.Do not interrupt classes.


• Profile of an Profile of an unsuccessful studentunsuccessful student• Irregular attendanceIrregular attendance• Studies the day before an examStudies the day before an exam• Does not take notesDoes not take notes• Does not read chapters before classDoes not read chapters before class• Takes advantage of office hours only at the end Takes advantage of office hours only at the end

of the semesterof the semester


• Profile of a Profile of a successful studentsuccessful student• Regular attendanceRegular attendance• Studies approximately two hours for each one Studies approximately two hours for each one

hour of classhour of class• Takes notes on lecture and on textbook Takes notes on lecture and on textbook

readingsreadings• Asks questions when he/she does not Asks questions when he/she does not

understand a conceptunderstand a concept


• GradesGrades• What your grades are What your grades are NOTNOT based on: based on:

• I tried really hard.I tried really hard.

• I need a passing grade to graduate.I need a passing grade to graduate.

• If I don’t pass my parents will kill me.If I don’t pass my parents will kill me.

• I came to every class and listened a lot.I came to every class and listened a lot.

• I learned a lot but my grades don’t really reflect it.I learned a lot but my grades don’t really reflect it.

• What your grades What your grades AREARE based on: based on:• Your performance on examsYour performance on exams


• Division of laborDivision of labor• InstructorInstructor

• Provides the instructionProvides the instruction

• Prepares for classesPrepares for classes

• Fairly assesses knowledge retention.Fairly assesses knowledge retention.

• StudentStudent• Learns the materialLearns the material

• Prepares for classesPrepares for classes

• Does not violate the SOBA Academic Integrity Does not violate the SOBA Academic Integrity StandardsStandards

PunctualityPunctuality

• Students are absolutely responsible for your Students are absolutely responsible for your attendance and attendance and being to class on timebeing to class on time--especially --especially on dates when examinations or other course on dates when examinations or other course requirements are scheduled. requirements are scheduled.

• Students arriving late for class after roll is taken Students arriving late for class after roll is taken will be counted as absent.will be counted as absent.

• No student arriving No student arriving after examinations have after examinations have been distributedbeen distributed will be permitted to take the will be permitted to take the examinationexamination..

AttendanceAttendance

• Each unexcused absence (to include Each unexcused absence (to include arriving late or leaving early) will result in arriving late or leaving early) will result in 5 points5 points being taken from the 20 possible being taken from the 20 possible points allotted for participation.points allotted for participation.

• Your future employers expect you to come Your future employers expect you to come to work each day and on time, and so does to work each day and on time, and so does your current instructor.your current instructor.

ExaminationsExaminations

• There will be There will be three (3) examinations three (3) examinations and a and a comprehensivecomprehensive final final which which will cover the text, readings, lecture, will cover the text, readings, lecture, and class discussion.and class discussion.

• All are multiple choice examinations.All are multiple choice examinations.

ExaminationsExaminations

• You will bring a green scantron and a You will bring a green scantron and a number two pencil.number two pencil.

• All books, notes and cell phones must be All books, notes and cell phones must be secured during testing.secured during testing.

• Once in the classroom, you are not Once in the classroom, you are not permitted to leave until you’ve completed permitted to leave until you’ve completed the exam.the exam.

Make UpsMake Ups

• All make up examinations (for All make up examinations (for approved excused absences) will be approved excused absences) will be scheduled during the Final scheduled during the Final Examination (Examination (December 9 at 4:00 December 9 at 4:00 p.m.p.m.) Again, ) Again, there are no make ups there are no make ups for unexcused absencesfor unexcused absences..

Extra and Partial CreditExtra and Partial Credit

• Extra Credit:Extra Credit: There are no provisions There are no provisions for extra credit in this course.for extra credit in this course.

• Please do not come to the instructor Please do not come to the instructor and ask what can be done to get a and ask what can be done to get a passing grade, by then it is too late.passing grade, by then it is too late.

AppealsAppeals

• Appeals:Appeals: Two criteria are used in Two criteria are used in considering appeals: (1) The considering appeals: (1) The explanation/argument must be logical and explanation/argument must be logical and consistent, and (2) accurate knowledge of consistent, and (2) accurate knowledge of course material must be demonstrated. course material must be demonstrated. All appeals are due no later than the All appeals are due no later than the class period following the return of the class period following the return of the examination in questionexamination in question..

AppealsAppeals

• No appeals will be accepted after the No appeals will be accepted after the beginning of that class period. beginning of that class period. Appeals are graded individually, Appeals are graded individually, only those students whose appeals only those students whose appeals are accepted will receive credit for are accepted will receive credit for missed answers.missed answers.

Children in the ClassroomChildren in the Classroom

• Children in the ClassroomChildren in the Classroom:: In In recent years there has arisen the recent years there has arisen the problem of parents bringing their problem of parents bringing their children to lectures, and even to children to lectures, and even to examinations. This has resulted in examinations. This has resulted in distractions to other students and distractions to other students and ensuing complaints.ensuing complaints.

Academic DishonestyAcademic Dishonesty

• Academic Dishonesty and Cheating:Academic Dishonesty and Cheating: Academic dishonesty refers to the use of Academic dishonesty refers to the use of unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise securing help on a test, copying tests, securing help on a test, copying tests, assignments, reports, or term papers. Any assignments, reports, or term papers. Any student caught engaging in any form of student caught engaging in any form of academic dishonesty will receive academic dishonesty will receive a failing a failing grade for the semester in this coursegrade for the semester in this course‑‑‑‑NO NO EXCEPTIONS!EXCEPTIONS!

Weather ConditionsWeather Conditions

• Weather Conditions:Weather Conditions: If Ole Miss classes If Ole Miss classes are canceled for weather, any assignment are canceled for weather, any assignment scheduled for that date will be due at the scheduled for that date will be due at the beginning of the next class meeting beginning of the next class meeting thereafter. If an examination is scheduled thereafter. If an examination is scheduled on a date in which the University is closed, on a date in which the University is closed, then that examination will be given on the then that examination will be given on the next class meeting thereafter.next class meeting thereafter.

Students with DisabilitiesStudents with Disabilities

• Students with Disabilities:Students with Disabilities: Any Any student who feels that he or she student who feels that he or she needs an accommodation due to any needs an accommodation due to any disability, please make an disability, please make an appointment to discuss this matter appointment to discuss this matter with me during the first week of the with me during the first week of the semester.semester.

Important DatesImportant Dates

• Important Dates:Important Dates:• 09/25 EXAM I (Chapters 1-5).09/25 EXAM I (Chapters 1-5).• 10/06 Deadline: course withdrawal 10/06 Deadline: course withdrawal • 10/30 EXAM II (Chapters 6-9).10/30 EXAM II (Chapters 6-9).• 11/13 EXAM III (Chapters 11-14).11/13 EXAM III (Chapters 11-14).• 12/09 FINAL EXAM (comprehensive) at12/09 FINAL EXAM (comprehensive) at 4:00 4:00

p.m.p.m.

Professional HR CertificationProfessional HR Certification

• PHR PHR Professional in Human Professional in Human Resources.Resources.

• Minimum of Minimum of twotwo years practical HR years practical HR experience. experience.

• Passing the HRCI’s PHR examination Passing the HRCI’s PHR examination (500).(500).


• SPHR SPHR Senior Professional in Human Senior Professional in Human ResourcesResources

• Minimum of Minimum of sixsix years practical years practical experience.experience.

• HRCI’s SPHR examination (500).HRCI’s SPHR examination (500).

Professional HR Certification Professional HR Certification AreasAreas

• HR Planning & Management PracticesHR Planning & Management Practices• Regulatory ComplianceRegulatory Compliance• StaffingStaffing• Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development• Compensation & BenefitsCompensation & Benefits• Employee & Labor RelationsEmployee & Labor Relations• Health, Safety, & SecurityHealth, Safety, & Security


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• The postmark deadline date is The postmark deadline date is October October 16, 200816, 2008..


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Professional HR CertificationProfessional HR Certification• EXAM OVERVIEWEXAM OVERVIEW

• 225 multiple-choice questions. 225 multiple-choice questions. • 4 hours to complete. 4 hours to complete. • Administered by computer. Administered by computer. • Administered only in English.Administered only in English.• $250 fee. $250 fee.

• Passing ScorePassing Score• The passing score for both exams (based on a The passing score for both exams (based on a

scaled score) is 500. The minimum possible scaled score) is 500. The minimum possible score is 100. The maximum possible score is 700score is 100. The maximum possible score is 700

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Mgmt 383 Introduction and Realistic Course Preview Fall 2008