Wage and Salary Administration

MGTK 403-110

Spring 2017 Online – 16 Weeks

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Name:

Ms. Amanda Eads

Adjunct Faculty at Texas A&M University – Central Texas

Admin POC: College of Business Administration (254) 519-5437 cobainfo@tamuct.edu

Phone: (254) 519-5437 – Calls will be forwarded to me if necessary

E-mail Address: aeads@tamuct.edu (use if Bb is down)

Office Hours: I have virtual hours all day! I check Blackboard and my TAMU email several times a day. Unless I tell you otherwise - during the week, expect a response from me within 12-24 hours and within 24-48 hours on the weekend. I am happy to set up a web conference or set up a face to face meeting with you schedules permitting.

UNILERT

Emergency Warning System for Texas A&M University – Central Texas UNILERT is an emergency notification service that gives Texas A&M University-Central Texas the ability to communicate health and safety emergency information quickly via email, text message, and social media. All students are automatically enrolled in UNILERT through their myCT email account. Connect at www.TAMUCT.edu/UNILERT to change where you receive your alerts or to opt out. By staying enrolled in UNILERT, university officials can quickly pass on safety-related information, regardless of your location.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The concepts and processes related to wage and salary administration in public and private organizations are explored. Emphasis is placed on the determinants of general wage and salary levels and structures and total compensation systems, including, but not limited to: the interrelationship among employee performance and pay, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments and employee satisfaction. Prerequisite: MGTK 302

This course is a 100% online course and uses TAMUCT’s Blackboard system (Bb). http://tamuct.blackboard.com The instructions under Technical Requirements of this syllabus will assist you with gaining access and technical support. Once you are in BB, there is tab on the left labeled “Online Learning” that will have additional BB resources if you are unfamiliar with BB. Though no specific knowledge is required as a prerequisite to this course, it will be essential that you have a familiarity with the use of Power Point, Microsoft Word, the Internet, and attaching documents at a minimum.

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COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of the Wage & Salary Administration (WSA) course, each student will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills competencies:

Human Resource Management: Knowledge of business management concepts related to designing and implementing effective and efficient human resource management programs that support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals and objectives. Identify key internal and external relationships that influence organizational decision

making. Identify sources of information (key websites) in the external environment that

influence human resource management. Explain the influence on HRM functions of the organization’s mission, vision, values,

business goals, objectives, plans, and processes. Identify sources of information (key websites) in the external environment that

influence the business environment. Demonstrate skill in identifying and using credible and reliable sources of information. Demonstrate an understanding of HRM’s integrated role in an organization.

Total Compensation: Knowledge of total compensation concepts related to designing and implementing effective compensation and benefit practices. Identify and describe a total rewards philosophy. Identify and distinguish between compensation philosophies. Identify and describe employment laws that impact compensation management. Identify and utilize employer resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to

solve organizational issues. Identify and describe the different types of pay programs. Identify and utilize employer resources on the U.S. Department of Labor

Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division Web site to solve organizational issues.

Identify and describe employment laws that impact benefits administration. Identify and describe the different types of benefit programs. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between compensation

philosophy, benefit selection, and employer branding, recruiting, and retention.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS & SUPPORT RESOURCES

Required Course Materials:

Strategic Compensation: A Human Resource Management Approach, 9th Edition J. J. Martocchio Pearson ©2017 ISBN-13: 978-0134320540 ISBN-10: 0134320549

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

For this course, you will need reliable and frequent access to a computer and to the Internet. If you do not have frequent and reliable access to a computer with Internet connection, please consider dropping this course or contact your professor to review your situation.

This course will use the new TAMU-CT Blackboard Learn learning management system for class communications, content distribution, and assessments.

Logon to https://tamuct.blackboard.com to access the course. Username: Your MyCT username (xx123 or everything before the "@" in your MyCT e-mail address)

Initial password: Your MyCT password

For this course, you will need reliable and frequent access to a computer and to the Internet. You will also need a headset with a microphone or speakers and a microphone to be able to listen to online resources and conduct other activities in the course. If you do not have frequent and reliable access to a computer with Internet connection, please consider dropping this course or contact me (your email and phone number) to discuss your situation.

Blackboard supports the most common operating systems:

PC: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Mac: Mac OS X Mavericks NOTE: Computers using Windows XP, Windows 8 RT and OS X 10.6 or lower are NO longer supported

Check browser and computer compatibility by following the “Browser Check” link on the TAMU-CTBlackboard logon page. (https://tamuct.blackboard.com) This is a CRITICAL step as these settings are important for when you take an exam or submit an assignment.

Upon logging on to Blackboard Learn, you will see a link to Blackboard Student Orientation under My Courses tab. Click on that link and study the materials in this orientation course. The new Blackboard is a brand-new interface and you will have to come up to speed with it really quickly. This orientation course will help you get there. There is also a link to Blackboard Help from inside the course on the left-hand menubar. The first week of the course includes activities and assignments that will help you get up to speed with navigation, sending and receiving messages and discussion posts, and submitting an assignment. Your ability to function within the Blackboard system will facilitate your success in this course.

Technology issues are not an excuse for missing a course requirement – make sure your computer is configured correctly and address issues well in advance of deadlines.

TECHNICTECHNICAL SUPPORT

AL REQUIREMENTS For technology issues, students should contact Help Desk Central. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Email: helpdesk@tamu.edu Phone: (254) 519-5466 Web Chat: http://hdc.tamu.edu When calling for support please let your support technician know you are a TAMUCT student. For issues related to course content and requirements, contact your instructor. SERVICES

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COURSE PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES / GRADING POLICIES

Individual Performance: It is vital that you are active in the course and complete all work in a professional fashion. One of the biggest issues with student success in online courses is simply not submitting work on time. You are expected to read the chapters as assigned in the calendar as well as read or view any supplemental resources that may be found in the Module content folders for that period. Quality Work: All work submitted for grading shall be of upper level quality: Depth of analysis, grammatical structure, etc.

Identifying Submissions: Submissions must clearly identify the student’s name and the title of the assignment. Submission Style Requirements: While not all instructors require full APA formatting, I do! Submissions will be in accordance with The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6

th ed. (Cover page, running head, 1” margins, 12pt font, double spaced, in-text

citations, reference page). All written work must be submitted utilizing Microsoft Word in either a .doc or .docx format. Due Dates and Late Submissions: The assignment instructions and deadlines are clearly laid out in the syllabus. If you encounter an issue, please let me know as soon as possible. It is much easier to discuss issues before due dates rather than after. Late penalties are severe and as follows: 1. Discussions – Discussions are interactive and time sensitive; therefore, contributions to discussions will NOT be accepted late without written documentation of an unavoidable or unforeseeable event.

2. Assignments - These will remain open for 3 additional days and you will receive a 10% penalty per day. 3. Quizzes – You have 48 hours after a quiz is due to fill out a form located on the quiz page in black board. I may allow you to take the quiz with a 10% penalty and will only allow 24 hours from time of approval for you to take the quiz. 4. Exams – If you miss an exam without notifying me in advance, I may allow you an opportunity to take it (not guaranteed) if you contact me within 48 hours of the due date. If I allow you to take it, you will generally score no higher than a 70 regardless of how high your score is. Posting of Grades: All student grades will be posted on the Blackboard Grade book and students should monitor their grading status through this tool. I will attempt to post grades for all assignments and discussions within one week after the due date, unless I let you know otherwise. Grades on quizzes and exams will be available immediately. Changes to Syllabus: This syllabus serves as an instructional and study planning document. Although every effort will be made to maintain the schedule and activities presented herein, it may become necessary during the course of the semester to make changes to the syllabus. In such events, changes will be announced and students will receive written notice as soon as possible. Professional Etiquette: Students are expected to embody professionalism to include the following: Demeanor – polite and well-spoken, demonstrating tact, respect, compassion, appreciation, inclusive, mature - not rude, belligerent, arrogant, or aggressive; Reliable – follow through on tasks in a timely manner, communicate unanticipated events; Competent – commit to learning and applying content from the course, act in a responsible manner and practice sound judgment, seek assistance when appropriate; Ethical – honest and trustworthy; Equality – refrain from giving or seeking preferential treatment unless supported by the office of Student Success, adhere to published policies of the university, seek assistance or clarification when appropriate. A

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student who violates professional etiquette in a manner that is egregious (as determined by the instructor) may result in a failing grade for the course. I reserve the right to provide a less severe penalty depending on the circumstances of the situation.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Student Profile and Course Agreement: Students should review this Syllabus in depth and be sure they are willing to comply with all assignments and deadlines in this course. The course agreement requires students to agree to these expectations and promise that they have the computer set-up and self-discipline needed for a fully online course. This profile/agreement is worth 10 pts. *This is considered an assignment.

Introduction: Each student will be required to post an introduction on the discussion board under “Introductions”. This assignment is worth 10 pts.

Exams: There will be three exams for this course. Exam 1 will cover Units 1 & 2; Exam 2 will cover Units 3 & 4; and Exam 3 will cover Units 5 & 6. Exams 1 and 3 will consist of 5 short answer/essay questions. Exam 2 will consist of 50 multiple choice questions. Each exam will cover the students’ knowledge of the key frameworks and concepts from the text, power point presentations, discussions, etc. Each exam will be worth 100 points and equal a total worth of 35% of your grade.

Quizzes: There will be 15 required online quizzes. Quizzes are provided to help students determine their general understanding of the material and prepare for exams. Each quiz will cover its respective chapter and will contain 10 questions covering the students’ knowledge of the key frameworks and concepts from the text, power point presentations, discussions, etc. The quiz questions will be all multiple choice. Availability will vary based on the unit so be sure to review dates posted online as well as in the last section of this syllabus. They will be timed and once started, must be completed at that time. There will also be an APA quiz. Each quiz will be worth 10 points and equal a total worth of 16% of your grade.

Assignments: There will be a total of 11 assignments. Four of the assignments will be web activities to ensure that students are aware of web sources that are important in regards to specific areas throughout the text. Each Web Activity will be worth 20 points. There will be two 1 page papers worth 30 and 25 points. There will be three additional assignments provided to give you hands on experience with topics to include FLSA (35 pts), Job Evaluations (40 pts), and Pay Structures (80 pts). A rubric will be provided for each assignment. Finally, as previously stated, your intro and course profile count as assignments and are each worth 10 points. The combined total of your assignments will be worth total of 31% of your grade. **Assignments require the use of the Library Database – login and password is the same as your Blackboard access.

Discussion Forums: There will be 6 assigned Discussion Forum associated with topics found in this course. Topics for the forums will vary. Your original posting and two replies to classmates’ postings will be required for each forum-please note the separate due dates of each. Each forum’s participation is worth 30 points and equal a total worth of 16% of your grade. A rubric will be provided. **Discussions require the use of the Library Database – login and password is the same as your Blackboard access.

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GRADE COMPUTATION

Course Element Points % of Final Grade

Exams (3) = 2 @ 125; 1 @ 100 pts each 350 35%

Quizzes (16) @ 10 pts each 160 16%

Discussion Forums (6) @ 30 pts each 180 18%

Assignments (11) – 1 @ 80 pts; 1 @ 40 pts; 1 @ 35 pts; 1 @ 30 pts; 1 @ 25 pts; 4 @ 20 pts each; 2 @ 10 pts each;

310 31%

Total 1000

POINTS EQUALS LETTER GRADE

900 – 1000 = A

800 – 899 = B

700 – 799 = C

600 – 699 = D

Below 600 = F

COURSE SCHEDULE

Dates Chapter & Topic Assignment

Week 1

Jan 17 – 22

Ch. 1 Strategic Compensation

Complete & Submit Student Profile and Course Agreement via Blackboard Assignment Link. Due Jan 22

Student Introductions via Discussion Forum due Jan 22

APA Quiz due Jan 23 Read Ch. 1; Study Required and Supplemental

Materials Quiz 1: Available Jan 17; due Jan 29 A1: Library Database due Jan 23

Week 2

Jan 23 – 29

Ch. 2 Contextual Influences on Compensation Practice

Read Ch. 2; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 2: Available Jan 17; due Jan 29 A2: Compensation Law Essay due Jan 27 Discussion Forum 1: Government

Intervention. Original Post due Jan 26 2 Replies due Jan 29

Week 3

Jan/Feb 30 – 5

Ch. 3

Traditional Bases for Pay

Read Ch. 3; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 3: Available Jan 30; due Feb 5 A3: FLSA Assignment due Feb 3

Week 4

Feb 6 – 12

Ch. 4

Incentive Pay

Read Ch. 4; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 4: Available Jan 30; due Feb 12 Discussion Forum 2: Opinions on Incentive

Plans. Original Post due Feb 9 2 Replies due Feb 12

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Week 5

Feb 13 – 19

Ch. 5

Person-Focused Pay

Read Ch. 5; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 5: Available Jan 30; due Feb 19 A4: TWC Web Search due Feb 17 Exam 1: (Units 1 & 2). Available Feb 15; due

Feb 19

Week 6

Feb 20 – 26

Ch. 6

Building Internally Consistent Compensation

Systems

Read Ch. 6; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 6: Available Feb 20; Feb 26 A5: Job Evaluation Assignment due Feb 24

Week 7

Feb/Mar 27 – 5

Ch. 7 Building Market-

Competitive Compensation Systems

Read Ch. 7; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 7: Available Feb 20; due Mar 5 Discussion Forum 3: O*Net Activity.

Original Post due Mar 2 2 Replies due Mar 5

Week 8

Mar 6 – 12

Ch. 8

Building Pay Structures That Recognize Employee

Contributions

Read Ch. 8; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 8: Available Feb 20; due Mar 12 A6: Pay Structure Assignment due Mar 10

March 13 - 17 Spring Break

Week 9

Mar 20 – 26

Ch. 9 Discretionary Benefits

Read Ch. 9; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 9: Available Mar 20; due Mar 26 A7: BLS Web Search due Mar 24

Week 10

Mar/Apr 27 – 2

Ch. 10 Legally Required Benefits

Read Ch. 10; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 10: Available Mar 20; due Apr 2 Discussion Forum 4: Required Benefits.

Original Post due Mar 30 2 Replies due Apr 2

Exam 2: (Units 3 & 4). Available Apr 8; due Apr 13

Week 11

Apr 3 – 9

Ch. 11 Compensating Executives

Read Ch. 11; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 11: Available Apr 3; due Apr 9 Discussion Forum 5: Opinions on

Compensation. Original Post due Apr 6 2 Replies due Apr 9

Week 12

Apr 10 – 16

Ch. 12

Compensating the Flexible Workforce

Read Ch. 12; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 12: Available Apr 3; due Apr 16 A8: DOL/WHD Web Search due Apr 14

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Week 13

Apr 17 – 23

Ch. 13 Compensating Expatriates

Read Ch. 13; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 13: Available Apr 17; due Apr 23 Discussion Forum 6: Expatriates.

Original Post due Apr 20 2 Replies due Apr 23

Week 14

Apr 24 – 30

Ch. 14

Pay and Benefits Outside the United States

Read Ch. 14; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 14: Available Apr 17; due Apr 30

Week 15

May 1 – 7

Ch. 15

Challenges Facing Compensation Professionals

Read Ch. 15; Study Required and Supplemental Materials

Quiz 15: Available Apr 17; due May 7 A9: Minimum Wage Essay due May 5

Week 16

May 8 – 12

Wrap Up Week Exam 3: Ch. 11-15 (Units 5 & 6). Available May

8; due May 11

IMPORTANT DATES (16 Wk Class)

January 17 Classes Begin February 1 Last Day To Drop With No Record March 3 Graduation Applications Due March 13-17 Spring Break March 31 Last Day To Drop With a “Q” or Withdraw with a “W” April 3 Warrior Week April 10 Summer Registration for All Students Begins May 12 Classes End / Graduation

DROP POLICY

If you discover that you need to drop this class, you must go to the Records Office and ask for the necessary paperwork. Professors cannot drop students; this is always the responsibility of the student. The records office will provide a deadline for which the form must be returned, completed and signed. Once you return the signed form to the records office and wait 24 hours, then you must go into Warrior Web and confirm that you are no longer enrolled. If Warrior Web indicates that you are still enrolled, FOLLOW-UP with the records office immediately. Please note: you are to attend class until the procedure is complete to avoid penalty for absence. Should you miss the deadline or fail to follow the procedure, you will receive an F in the course.

ACCESS AND INCLUSION

At Texas A&M University – Central Texas, we value an inclusive learning environment where every student has an equal chance to succeed and has the right to an education that is barrier-free. The Office of Disability Support and Access is responsible for ensuring that students with a disability enjoy equal access to the University's programs, services and activities. Some aspects of this course or the way the course is taught may present barriers to learning due to a disability. If you feel this is the case, please contact Disability Support and Access at (254) 501-5836 in Warrior Hall, Ste. 212.

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For more information, please visit their website at www.tamuct/disabilitysupport. Any information you provide is private and confidential and will be treated as such. ***Inform me within a week if you are registered with the Disability Support Services and will need accommodations.***

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Students should assume that all course material is copyrighted by the respective author(s). Reproduction of course material is prohibited without consent by the author and/or course instructor. Violation of copyright is against the law and Texas A&M University-Central Texas’ Code of Academic Honesty. All alleged violations will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct. Copyright. (2016) by Amanda Eads at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, College of Business Administration ; 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX 76549; 254-519-5437; aeads@tamuct.edu

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Texas A&M University – Central Texas values the integrity of the academic enterprise and strives for the highest standards of academic conduct. A&M - Central Texas expects its students, faculty, and staff to support the adherence to high standards of personal and scholarly conduct to preserve the honor and integrity of the creative community. Academic integrity is defined as a commitment to honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. Any deviation by students from this expectation may result in a failing grade for the assignment and potentially a failing grade for the course. Academic misconduct is any act that improperly affects a true and honest evaluation of a student’s academic performance and includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism and improper citation of sources, using another student’s work, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. All academic misconduct concerns will be reported to the university’s Office of Student Conduct. Ignorance of the university’s standards and expectations is never an excuse to act with a lack of integrity. When in doubt on collaboration, citation, or any issue, please contact your instructor before taking a course of action. More information can be found at http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/studentconduct/academicintegrity.php ***If the instructor suspects plagiarism, that assignment will receive no more than half credit and could receive a zero based on the severity of the plagiarism. All students suspect of this academic dishonesty will be reported.***

TUTORING

Tutoring is available to all TAMUCT students, both on-campus and online. Subjects tutored include Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and Writing. Tutors are available at the Tutoring Center in Warrior Hall, Room 111. Visit www.ct.tamus.edu/AcademicSupport and click "Tutoring Support" for tutor schedules and contact info. If you have questions, need to schedule a tutoring session, or if you're interested in becoming a tutor, contact Academic Support Programs at 254-501-5836. Chat live with a tutor 24/7 for almost any subject on your computer! Tutor.com is an online tutoring platform that enables TAMUCT students to log-in and receive FREE online tutoring and writing support. This tool provides tutoring in Mathematics, Writing, Career Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Spanish, Calculus, and Statistics. To access Tutor.com, click on http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/academicsupport/tutoring.php

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THE UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER

The University Writing Center at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a free workspace open to all TAMUCT students. The UWC is located in 416 Warrior Hall. The center is open 11am-6pm Monday-Thursday during the spring semester. Students may work independently in the UWC by checking out a laptop that runs Microsoft Office suite and connects to WIFI, or by consulting our resources on writing, including all of the relevant style guides. Students may also arrange a one-on-one session with a trained and experienced writing tutor. Tutorials can be arranged by visiting the UWC. Tutors are prepared to help writers of all levels and abilities at any stage of the writing process. Sessions typically last between 20-30 minutes. While tutors will not write, edit, or grade papers, they will help students develop more effective invention and revision strategies.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The University Library provides many services in support of research across campus and at a distance. We offer over 200 electronic databases containing approximately 250,000 eBooks and 82,000 journals, in addition to the 72,000 items in our print collection, which can be mailed to students who live more than 50 miles from campus. Research guides for each subject taught at TAMUCT are available through our website to help students navigate these resources. On-campus, the library offers technology including cameras, laptops, microphones, webcams, and digital sound Recorders. Research assistance from a librarian is also available twenty-four hours a day through our online chat service, and at the reference desk when the library is open. Research sessions can be scheduled for more comprehensive assistance, and may take place on Skype or in-person at the library. Assistance may cover many topics, including how to find articles in peer-reviewed journals, how to cite resources, and how to piece together research for written assignments. Our 27,000-square-foot facility on the TAMUCT main campus includes student lounges, private study rooms, group work spaces, computer labs, family areas suitable for all ages, and many other features. Services such as interlibrary loan, TexShare, binding, and laminating are available. The library frequently offers workshops, tours, readings, and other events. For more information, please visit our homepage: http://tamuct.libguides.com

BEING AN ONLINE STUDENT

Online learning requires students to be very self-disciplined. Be sure that you understand and are prepared to comply with all required class assignments and deadlines. Often our highest failure rates are in online courses, with the most frequent reason being either submitting assignments late or not at all. You must sign into Blackboard several times a week if you wish to be successful in this course. Be aware that I cannot help you with an assignment, exam, etc if you email me with only an hour or two to spare. Be aware of deadlines and contact me well in advance. Being an online student means being prepared for the unexpected. Procrastination is your worst enemy!

WARRIORLINK

This online job database connects employers with students with postings of internships, part-time, full-time jobs. All students will receive an email with their username and password the first week of school with access information. Warrior Link (http://www.tamuct.org/careerservices) allows students up until a year after they graduate the opportunity to search for a job, post a resume and informed on any events that are taking place while they are out of the careers services area.