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Professional Issues in Human Resources HRM 595.110 - Fall 2014 – CRN: 80272

Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR

I. COURSE OVERVIEW

“Professional Issues in Human Resources” (PIHR) examines contemporary issues in

human resource management. Emphasis is placed on current issues, ethical decision-

making processes, work place investigations, and continued professional development.

Successful completion of a comprehensive competency examination covering the

principal areas studied within the human resource management functions is required.

Prerequisite: A minimum of 15 hours in human resource management, educational

psychology, industrial/organizational psychology or concurrent enrollment. (Note: This

Professional Issues in Human Resources has required on-line components, using Blackboard

applications.)

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of the Professional Issues in Human Resources course,

each student will be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge

competencies:

A. Strategic Human Resource Management: Knowledge of strategic management

concepts (strategy development, macro/micro-economics, human resource law,

leadership, ethics, scorecard metrics, global HRM, etc.) related to designing and

implementing effective and efficient human resource management programs.

Skill in using university library database system.

Skill in conducting graduate-level secondary research.

Skill in communicating HRM information.

Skill in writing business memos.

Skill in using the SHRM Web site.

Skill in networking within the HRM professional community.

Skill in identifying strategic business issues confronting the HRM

department.

Skill in using empirical methods to determine long-term impact of HRM

practices on the organization’s bottom line.

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B. Workforce Planning and Employment: Knowledge of workforce planning and

employment concepts (employment laws, job analysis and design, HR forecasting,

recruiting methods, valid selection practices, etc.) related to designing and

implementing effective organizational staffing practices.

Skill in using the EEOC Web site for workforce information and/or

resources.

Skill in using empirical methods to forecast staffing requirements to meet

organizational demands.

Skill in using the BLS Web site for information and/or resources.

Skill in using empirical methods to conduct adverse impact analysis.

Skill in using the O-net Web site for information and/or resources.

Skill in using the TWC Web site for information and/or resources.

Skill in analyzing recruitment practices to make recommendations.

Skill in analyzing legal issues related to organizational staffing activities.

C. Human Resource Development: Knowledge of human resource development

concepts (learning styles, training analysis, development, design,

Implementation, evaluation, etc.) related to designing and implementing

effective organizational training and development practices.

Skill in using the ASTD Web site information and/or resources.

Skill in analyzing learning requirements to assign HRD priorities.

Skill in analyzing performance management issues to make recommendations.

Skill in preparing a personal resume related to HRM career development.

Skill in utilizing a personal profile related to HRM career development.

D. Compensation and Benefits: Knowledge of total compensation concepts (wages,

variable pay, benefits administration, pay policy, pay structure, pay philosophy,

compensation administration, compensation law, etc.) related to designing and

implementing effective compensation and benefit practices.

Skill in using the WHD Web site for information and/or resources.

Skill in applying FLSA guidelines to determine exemption status.

Skill in developing an organization’s pay structure (base pay system).

Skill in using the BLS Web site for compensation and benefits information.

E. Employee and Labor Relations: Knowledge of employee and labor relations

concepts (organizational behavior, fair treatment, discipline, union security,

management rights, collective bargaining, labor law, risk management etc.)

related to designing and implementing effective organizational labor practices.

Skill in analyzing organizational issues to make recommendation.

Skill in using OSHA Web site for information and/or resources.

Skill in using AFL-CIO Web site for information and/or resources.

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III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Nkomo, S. M., Fottler, M. D., & McAfee, R. B. (2011). Applications in human

resource management: Cases, exercises, incidents, and skill builders

(7th ed.). Cincinnati: South-Western (Cengage). [ISBN-10: 0538468076 | ISBN-13: 9780538468077]

Mathis, R. L., & Jackson, J. H. (2011 or 2014). Human resource management (13th ed.

or 14th ed). Florence, KY: Cengage Learning. [ISBN: 978-0-538-45315-8 or ISBN: 0-

538-45315-x]

IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS and STRUCTURE

A. Attendance/Withdrawal: Remember that class participation is difficult,

at best, without class attendance, so make every effort to attend each class

session. Although attendance is highly encouraged, we recognize that not all

students are able to attend each class session. In cases where the student will

miss two or more weeks, please contact the professor or program secretary with

information as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of each student to submit

assignments and become aware of other activities missed during absences. Note #1: In accordance with university policy, each faculty member has the

responsibility and authority to determine whether make-up work can be done because of

absences. Although Dr. Lyon will generally accept make-up assignments up to one week

late, no individual additional “extra credit” activities will be granted. Make-up exams

are discussed in the “exam” paragraph.

Note #2: In rare, emergency cases, students may qualify for an incomplete grade,

which is recorded as a “K” on the grade report and transcript. Requests for incomplete

grades must be made according to TAMU-CT policy and approved by the instructor prior

to the final week of classes. All requirements must be competed by the end of the next

long semester or the “K” automatically changed to an “F.”

Note #3: The last day to drop a course with no record this semester is published

in the University Catalog on the Academic Calendar page(s).

B. Assignments: Reading assignments will be in accordance with this

syllabus and as assigned in class. Students are expected to become familiar with

information and assignments prior to discussion periods scheduled for each class.

Assignment point values are indicated in the syllabus. Late assignments will

be down-graded 20% per day (100% per week) and will generally not be scored if

submitted after more than one week following the scheduled due date. Unless

otherwise announced in class, workbook assignments are due the day of the week

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assigned. Workbook assignments must be submitted by the end of the scheduled

class period and, if appropriate, may be submitted on the Exercise Book forms

provided; however, memo assignments must be prepared in typewritten format.

Students who are absent from class are encouraged to submit their assignments

early or through Blackboard to avoid late penalties.

C. Written Work: Unless otherwise indicated, all outside written work must

be typed double-spaced on white 8-1/2” x 11” paper, using black ink. Students are

required to use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

(APA, 6th ed.) as the primary reference as they prepare their formal work for

submission. Most written work will be submitted for grading with a cover sheet

(including title of work, student name, university, course and section number,

professor, date, etc.) and stapled at the upper left-hand corner. Items submitted

are expected to be of graduate quality, language and depth and in APA format.

Points will be deducted for poor grammar, spelling and appearance.

Note #1: All 5-point assignments are exempt from the cover page

requirement.

Note #2: No plastic folders will be used, except in such cases as

specifically necessary to support course objectives.

Note #3: Items containing more than three errors may be returned for

correction and resubmission. The highest grade that will be assigned to a

resubmission is a ‘C.’

D. HRM Research (Class Presentation/Literature Review): Students, working

individually or in teams of two, will deliver a timed, oral presentation on an

appropriate topic. Topics will be assigned by the professor and students will be

assigned specific dates, according to the Course Outline (see last section).

Presentations will be conducted in a professional manner (including appropriate

dress) and will range in time from 12 to 15 minutes. Each student must speak during

a major portion (e.g. not fewer than five minutes) of the presentation; also, use of

visual aids is encouraged. Students who require use of projection equipment must

make arrangements with Dr. Lyon several weeks prior to their presentation.

The briefing will be scored by all students in attendance for the

presentation and the professor; one-hall of the grade will be determined by the

average score generated by the student assessment and half will be determined by

the professor. Students will receive up to 10 assignment points for rating their

peers.

In addition, each student will submit a paper on the research topic on or

before November 19, 2014. The review of literature (“term paper”) body will not

exceed ten typewritten (double-spaced) pages, including appropriate citations in

the body of the report. In addition, appropriate cover, abstract, and reference

pages will be included in the literature review.

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HRM Research (Class Presentation/Literature Review) continued: It is

important that current events drive the content of the presentation, not a

textbook, and a minimum of 20 books, magazines and/or journal references is

expected. In addition to writing style, intellectual rigor will be assessed by the

variety, depth and professional nature of the sources cited (i.e., professional

magazines and journals will score higher than general interest sources and

unsupported internet items). The literature review paper will be graded by Dr. Lyon

as a required assignment.

Note #1: A minimum of 20 references will support a grade of "C" or less; a

minimum of 25 references is required for a "B" and at least 30 references are

required for an "A." Not more than 20% of the sources counted for grading will

be from the Internet. (This does not include items from electronic databases

and full-text articles.)

To improve intellectual rigor, students are encouraged to use a

variety of sources, including journals, magazines, books, etc. for

this assignment. (Check with Dr. Lyon or TAMUCT library staff if

you need further clarification on this issue.)

Emphasis must be placed on current topics that directly affect

human resource management, so several of the references used

should be dated within the last 18 months. (At least five of the

sources are to be no more than two years old.)

At least one section of the paper must provide a theoretical

framework to support key points made in the body of the paper.

At least one in-body citation must be based on an interview with

an incumbent human resource professional.

The course texts, if appropriately cited, will be counted in the

number of references for credit. (Not more than two MS, HRM

program textbooks will be counted in the total number of

references for credit.)

Graded literature reviews will be returned to students before the

end of the semester.

This document will be included in the student’s HRM program

portfolio to ensure that a copy is available for future program

review purposes.

Note #2: In addition to usual requirements for academic grammar and

format, including use of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual

(6th ed.), students will use appropriate terminology and syntax to produce papers

rivaling professional quality. (Students are encouraged to arrange appointments to

review clean draft copies with Dr. Lyon; appointments for this activity will be

accepted only through week seven.)

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E. Library Services: Information literacy focuses on research skills that prepare

individuals to live and work in an information-centered society. Librarians will work

with students in the development of critical reasoning, ethical use of information, and

the appropriate use of secondary research techniques including: (1) exploring

information resources such as library collections and services, (2) identifying sources,

such as subject databases and scholarly journals, (3) executing effective search

strategies, (4) retrieving, recording, and citing relevant results correctly, and (5)

interpreting search results and deciding whether to expand the search. Library

resources are outlined and accessed through the university’s web page or Blackboard

links.

F. Course Exams: There will be a mid-term and a comprehensive final exam during

the semester. The exams may be comprised of various cognitive/ objective, short

answer and/or case study items. Although teamwork is permitted in most activities

completed during the semester, exams will reflect the independent work of students.

(Teamwork will not be permitted on exams.)

H. Academic Integrity: Texas A&M University--Central Texas expects its

students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Students guilty

of academic dishonestly are subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty

includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work,

plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. The faculty member is

responsible for initiating action for each case of academic dishonestly. More

information can be found on the university’s Web page.

I. Grade Computation: Students earn their final course grades by effectively

completing scheduled assignments; no extra credit assignments are given. To

satisfactorily pass this course, students must complete each of the primary items

listed below; failure to submit appropriate documents for grading in each category may

result in a failing grade. Final grades will be calculated as follows:

Assignments………[450 pts]..…….….45% A = 100% – 90.0% [755-680 pts]

Lit. Review………….[200 pts]….……..20% B = 89.9% – 80.0% [679-604 pts]

Presentation……….[50 pts]…..………..5 % C = 79.9% - 70.0% [603-529 pts]

Exams (2 each)…. [300 pts].….…….30%

[1000 pts] 100% F = below 70.0% [528-0 pts]

J. Requests for Incomplete Grades: In rare, emergency cases, students may

qualify for an incomplete grade, which is recorded as a “K” in the transcript. Requests

for incomplete grades must be made in writing, according to TAMU-CT policy, and

approved by the instructor prior to the final week of classes. All requirements must

be met by the end of the next long semester or the “K” will be automatically changed

to an “F.”

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K. Changes to Syllabus: A syllabus serves as an instructional and study planning

document for both faculty and students. Although every effort will be taken to

complete the semester according to the syllabus, it may become necessary to make

certain changes to better facilitate the academic environment. In such an event,

changes will be announced in class and students will receive written notice within one

week of the change decision. Changes may be made within the last two weeks of the

semester only in exceptional circumstances. Conflicts between Blackboard and the

syllabus will be resolved according to the syllabus requirements.

L. Disability Services: Texas A&M University – Central Texas complies with

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act

of 1990. TAMUCT promotes the use of the Principles of Universal Design to ensure

that course design and activities are accessible to the greatest extent possible.

Students who require reasonable accommodations based on the impact of a disability

should contact the office of Disability Support and Access at (254) 501-5831 in

Student Affairs, Warrior Hall, 212F. The Disability Support coordinator is responsible

for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting accommodations,

determining eligibility for accommodations, helping students request and use

accommodations, and coordinating accommodations.

Disability Support Coordinator

TAMUCT Student Affairs, Warrior Hall 2112F

1001 Leadership Place - Killeen, TX 76549

Office: (254) 501-5831 - Fax: (254) 519-5797

Web: www.tamuct.edu/departments/disabilitysupport/index.php

M. Tutoring Services: TAMUCT offers its students tutoring, both on-campus and

online. Subjects tutored include: Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and

Writing (MLA and APA). For hours, or if you're interested in becoming a tutor, contact

Academic Support Programs at 254-519-5496 go to www.tamuct.org/studentaffairs

and click on "Academic Support" for more information.

N. 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 allows our students up until a year after they graduate the opportunity to search

for a job, post a resume, and keep informed on any events that are going on out of

the careers services area. The link to Warrior Link is located at

tamuct.edu/careerservices .

O. Technical Requirements: For this course, you will need reliable and frequent

access to a computer and to the Internet. You will also need a headset or speakers to

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be able to listen to on-line resources. It may also be helpful to have a microphone

available to conduct other activities in the course.

If you do not have frequent and reliable access to a computer with an Internet

connection, please consider completing class activities in the TAMUCT computer lab

(Warrior Hall, 104) or other reliable site. Otherwise, please considering dropping

this course, as it is essential that you have access to Blackboard Learn and other

on-line locations.

Logon to http://tamuct.blackboard.com to access the course, using Mozilla

Firefox as your browser. (Be sure that www. is not included in the address.)

Username: Your complete university email address (e.g. [email protected])

Initial password: Your student ID / university ID (UID)

0. Blackboard Learn Success Guidelines: Remember that technology issues are

not an excuse for missing a course requirement. To help you with the technical

aspects of using the Blackboard Learn system, please be sure that you understand and

follow the following guidelines.

1. Check browser and computer compatibility by following the “Browser Check”

link on the TAMUCT Blackboard Learn logon page

(http://tamuct.blackboard.com). This is a CRITICAL step, as these settings

are important for when you take an exam or submit an assignment. You may, for

example, find that Blackboard Learn recommends use of Mozilla Firefox instead

of the newest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, so be sure to follow

instructions following your browser check.

2. Blackboard Learn supports the most common operating systems: PC: Windows 7,

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Mac OS 10.6 “Snow Leopard®”,

Mac OS 10.5 “Leopard®”, Mac OS 10.4 “Tiger®”

3. The Blackboard Learn assessment (testing) application may be more reliable if

you use Mozilla Firefox instead of newer versions of Microsoft Explorer. You

may find it beneficial to download Firefox prior to the scheduled date for the

first quiz.

4. 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 menu bar. 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 application will

http://tamuct.blackboard.com/

http://www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/instructionaldesign/browsercheck.php

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facilitate your success in this course. (The Blackboard Student Orientation and

other related information are also available within the course at the

“Blackboard Information” tab on the left menu.)

V. COURSE AND NSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course: Professional Issues in Human Resources (HRM 595.110 - CRN: 80272)

Semester: Fall 2014 (August 25 – December 12, 2014)

Schedule: Monday evenings 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Classroom:

Professor:

Founder’s Hall (FH), Classroom 203

Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR

Campus Office: TAMUCT Founder’s Hall (FH) 318K

1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX 76549

Office Phone: 254-519-5711

Fax: 254-501-5825

Home Phone: Provided in class Blackboard Welcome and Main Course tabs.

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Home-page: http://www2.ct.tamus.edu/bjlyon/

Office Hours: See posting on Blackboard HRM 516 main page and under the

Announcements tab. (During virtual office hours, Dr. Lyon will be available

via Blackboard E-mail and Chat or Collaborate.)

COBA Assistant: College of Business Administration (COBA)

TAMUCT, FH 318 or FH 323

COBA Contact: 254-519-5437 or [email protected]

VI. RATING SHEETS & SUPPORT MATERIALS

Along with various other materials, the following forms and support materials are

available on Dr. Lyon’s faculty Web page and on Blackboard: Oral Presentation Rating

Sheet, Literature Review Rating Sheet and Dr. Lyon’s Grading Guidelines for Graduate

Studies. Students are advised to refer to these forms as they prepare assignments for

submission. Further, several forms and support materials are available on-line at

www.tarleton.edu/~blyon -- HRM Courses -- PIHR Support Items. A password will be

provided to students during the first week of classes. Students are advised to refer to

these forms as they prepare assignments for submission.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www2.ct.tamus.edu/bjlyon/

http://www.tarleton.edu/~blyon

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VII. COURSE OUTLINE, ASSIGNMENTS & EVENTS (Continued on the following pages.)

1. Exercises, cases, incidents and skill builders are numbered to coincide with the text

Content page.

2. The number(s) shown in { } represent the point value for each assignment. Examples:

Week 2 > {Homework + Q & A/ 10} indicates 10 points for preparation of homework

for submission and students should expect in-class group discussion.

Week 1 > {HRM Jobs.Desc#3 each/Due Wk 3} indicates a delay in the assignment’s

due date. Assignment point values are shown in the Notes column on the date in which

the assignment is due.

3. All exercises, cases, incidents and skill builders must be prepared as homework with

individual student submissions. If the assignment is developed in a team setting, individual

students must submit the team’s work with all team members listed on the cover page.

Further, students will initial next to their individual name on the cover page to indicate

participation on the team and concurrence of submission for grading.

4. All on-line activities will be submitted through Blackboard Learn. These submissions are

presented in the table that follows. The following colors are used to code online

requirements: (1) Web searches in blue type, (2) quizzes are shown in orange, and (3)

exams are highlighted burgundy type-face.

Week Dates Topic Chapter Activities

1 Aug 27 HRM Competencies Developing Cognition Syllabus Review

HRM Networking {HRM Job Descriptions}

[4 each/Due Wk 7]

HRM, Appendices A, B Introductions /5

2 Sep 3 Business Strategy Exercise 5 {Ex.5, list/10}

Library Resources /9 See page 15 for details.

SHRM Web Search /8 Happy Labor Day! See page 15 for details.

3 Sep 10 Strategic HRM Case 26 {Case 26, Form 1/10}

DOL Web Search /8 See page 16 for details.

Strategic HRM Exercise 4 {Ex.4, Form 1/10}

HRM, Chapters 1-2

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4 Sep 17 Leadership & Ethics Case 2 {Case 2, Q&A /10}

HRM, Chapters 3-5, 13

HRM Impact Exercise 29 {Ex.29 Forms 1-2 /10}

Exercise 6 {Exer.6 Q1-2 w/math /Due Week 6}

HRM, Chapters 1-2

HRCI Preparation HRM, Appendix A {HRCI Prep Due Wk 15} [Use Blackboard Exams.]

[Points included in assignments.]

5 Sep 24 UGESP / EEO Exercise 17 {Ex.17, Q.1-3 any 5 /10}

Adverse Impact Case 38 {Case 38, Q.1-5 /10}

HRM, Chapter 3;

Appendix C EECO Web Search /8 See page 16 for details.

Presentation: ____________

6 Oct 1 AAP Skill Builder 24 {Skill Bldr.24 Due Wk 9} (SB 21 = Form 1 x 10 each)

Diversity HRM, Chapter 3 {Ex.6 Q1-2 w/math /15}

Individual Profile {WLS Scores /8} See page 16 for details.


Oct 5-8 (HR Southwest Conference)

7 Oct 8 Job Analysis HRM, Chapter 4 {HRM Job Descriptions /20} (HRM Job Descriptions 4 x 5 each)

HRM Forecasting HRM, Chapter 5 O-net Web Search /8 See page 17 for details.


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8 Oct 15 Assessment Chapters 1-5 Review Quizzes 1-5 /25 [Use Blackboard; included in assignment points.]

Chapters 1-5 Mid-term Exam /150 [Use Blackboard; included in assignment points.]

9 Oct 22 HRM Forecasting Skill Builder 32 {Skill Bldr.32 Due Wk 11}

& Recruitment HRM, Chapter 5-6 {Skill Bldr.24 /20} (SB 21 = Form 1 x 10 each)

BLS Web Search /8 See page 17 for details.


10 Oct 29 Org. Staffing Exercise 40 { Ex.40, Form 8 Q1-3 /10}

HRM, Chapter 6-7 {Combination Resume Draft /5}

TWC Web Search /8 See page 17 for details.

Happy Halloween! Presentation: ____________ [October 31]

11 Nov 5 HR Development Exercise 55 {Exer.55 Due Wk 12}

HRM, Chapters 8-9 (Exer.55 =Forms 2, 3, Q3)

{Skill Bldr.32 Due/20} (SB 31=Tables 2-4)

ASTD Web Search /8 See page 18 for details.

Performance Mgmt Incident 94 {Inc. 94-Informal Notes /5}

HRM, Chapter 10


Wednesday, November 5, 2014 HRM Comprehensive Exam 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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12 Nov 12 Risk Management HRM, Chapter 14 OSHA Web Search /8 See page 18 for details.

Happy Veterans’ Day!

[November 11] Resume Due /20

HRM Interview Due /5

Interview Ltr Due /5


13 Nov 19 Compensation HRM, Chapters 11-13 {In-class exercise /5}

Exercise 70 WHD Web Search /8 See page 19 for details.

Benefits Web Search /8 See page 19for details.

Termination Exercise 28 {Exx.28-Informal Notes /5}

HRM, Chapter 15 {Exer.55 Forms 2, 3, Q3 /20}


Research Project Due /200 See pages 4-5 and 19 for details.

14 Nov 26 Employee Relations Exercise 100 {Ex.100-Informal Notes /5}

HRM, Chapters 14-16

AFL-CIO Web Search /8 See page 18 for details.

Happy Thanksgiving! [November 11]

15 Dec 3 HRM Ethics Exercise 63 {Ex.63 Form /5}

HRM, Chapters 1- 16 {HRM Ethics Activity /5}



HRCI Preparation HRM, Appendix A {HRCI Prep /10} [Use Blackboard Exams.]

[Points included in assignments.]

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16 Dec 10 Chapters 6-16 Review Quizzes 6-16 /55 (Use Blackboard; included in assignment points.)

Comprehensive Final Exam /150 (Due at midnight on 12/10/2014)

Presentation /50

See pages 4-5 and 20 for details.

Presentation Ratings /10 See page 5 for details.

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Library Resources Web Search [9 points]

(NOTE: To complete this assignment from an off-campus computer, a proxy

server may be required. For assistance accessing the library’s database

system go to the link that follows:

http://www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/library/libraryusernames.php.)

1. Go to the TAMUCT library Web site (click assignment title, above, or link from the

university’s main page).

2. Review the information available within the site and then go to “Online Databases.”

3. Select “EBSCO Databases.”

4. Select databases that begin with the following key words: “Academic,” “Business,” and

“Psychology.”

5. Enter keywords for a staffing topic that interests you.

6. Delimit the search to available full-text, peer-reviewed journal articles that have been

published within the last two years.

7. Prepare a Website search summary sheet that includes the total number of “hits” located

in your search. (On the summary sheet, be sure to state your topic as the title and list

at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is

required.)

8. Attach a copy of the database abstract page to the Website search summary sheet.

9. Submit your printed summary sheet and abstract page in CLASS during the assigned

week. [7 points]

10. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 points]

(See the Library Search Guide and Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in

your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)

SHRM Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the shrm.org Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Society

for Human Resource Management.)

2. Review the information available within the site and select a topic that interests you.

3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and

list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference

citation is required.)

4. Submit your printed summary sheet in CLASS during the assigned week. [6 points]


(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning

Resources folder.)

http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/library/index.php

http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/library/index.php

http://www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/library/libraryusernames.php

http://www.shrm.org/

http://www.shrm.org/

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DOL Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the dol.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the U.S.

Department of Labor.)



list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation

is required.)




Resources folder.)

EEOC Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the eeoc.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Equal

Employment Opportunity Commission.)








Resources folder.)

WLS Activity [8 points]

1. Go to the WLS Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Weiss-

Lyon Scale.)

2. Complete the steps to complete the scale to help you to see your individual level of

cultural adaptability. Remember that there are no right nor wrong responses. (Note:

The on-line version is recommended.)

3. Have the system automatically calculate your scores. (This requires that your computer

cookies are set to the on position. If this is not possible, you may need to complete the

paper-and-pencil version and calculate your scores by hand.)

4. Post your comments in the ASSIGNMENTS text box, attach your printed summary of

findings (recommend scanned .pdf or Word document format) and submit your WLS

activity in CLASS during the assigned week. [8 points]

http://www.dol.gov/

http://www.dol.gov/

http://www.eeoc.gov/

http://www.eeoc.gov/

http://www.tarleton.edu/Faculty/dweissenburger/wls/

http://www.tarleton.edu/Faculty/dweissenburger/wls/

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BLS Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the BLS.gov Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Bureau of

Labor Statistics.)








Resources folder.)

O*net Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the O-net Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for O-net.)








Resources folder.)

TWC Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the TWC Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for Texas Workforce

Commission.)








Resources folder.)

http://www.bls.gov/

http://www.bls.gov/

http://www.onetonline.org/

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

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ASTD Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the BLS.gastd.org Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the

American Society for Training and Development.)








Resources folder.)

AFL-CIO Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the AFL-CIO Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for AFL-CIO.)








Resources folder.)

OSHA Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the OSHA Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Occupational

Safety and Health Administration.)








Resources folder.)

http://www.astd.org/

http://www.astd.org/

http://www.afl-cio.org/

http://www.afl-cio.org/

http://www.osha.gov/

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WHD Web Search [87 points]

1. Go to the WHD Web site. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Department of

Labor - Wage and Hour Division.)






5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 point]


Resources folder.)

Benefits Web Search [8 points]

1. Go to the BLS Web site and search for the National Compensation Survey, Employee

Benefits Survey. (Click assignment title, above, or search for the Bureau of Labor

Statistics.)






5. Share your findings in CLASS. [2 point]


Resources folder.)

Literature Review [200 points]

1. Students will work independently to conduct research on a current human resource

management topic.

2. Prepare a Word document that includes the following components, prepared in APA 6th

edition format: (1) cover page [page 1]; (2) one-half page Abstract [page 2] (3) 8-

10-page research paper with citations [pages 3-12]; and, (4) references (30

professional/ business resources, including 10 peer-reviewed journal articles,

recommended) [pages 13-20]. [Page numbers after page 2 are suggestions only;

however, your submitted research project should not exceed 20 pages under the most

extreme circumstances.]

3. Submit your Word document in CLASS during the assigned submission week.

4. Submit a copy of your Word document through the Turn It In link in Blackboard

ASSIGNMENTS during the assigned submission week. [200 points]

(See pages 4-5 of the syllabus for more specific information on your research project

requirements.)

http://www.whd.gov/

http://www.whd.gov/

http://www.bls.gov/ncs/ebs/

http://www.bls.gov/ncs/ebs/

http://tamuct.blackboard.com/

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Class Presentation on Literature Review [50 points]

1. Students will work independently or in teams of two to present research on a current

human resource management topic.

2. Prepare a PowerPoint slide show on your literature review topic. Ensure that the slide

show includes the following components, (1) cover slide [include title, student names,

and class and semester information]; (2) content slides with citations [APA 6th ed.

format] (3) references [APA 6th ed. Format]. [You may include more slides than those

specifically selected for use in your 15-minute presentation.]

3. Submit your PowerPoint document in CLASS during the assigned submission week.

4. Submit a copy of your PowerPoint document through Blackboard ASSIGNMENTS during

the assigned submission week. [20 points]

5. Present information in CLASS, utilizing an appropriate level of formality for the research

completed. [30 points]

(See pages 4-5 of the syllabus for more specific information on your research project

requirements.)