Syllabus
The Disney Human Resource Management Course Objectives
- Examine current people management laws, practices, ethics and globalization in the areas of the selection process, employment law, labor relations, compensation, performance development, corporate training and maintaining effective environments
- Explore guidelines and processes around conducting effective interviews
- Outline current laws impacting human resource compliance, employment and labor relations
- Discuss theory and practice of compensation, employee benefits, performance development and retention
- Explore learning theories and effective corporate training techniques
- Discuss the impact of effective environments and techniques to maintain a healthy working atmosphere
- Apply human resource skills to complete case study assignments and participation in class discussions
Attendance
Attendance is required for all of The Disney Human Resource Management Course classes. This is an interactive course that requires each participant’s involvement. All students will be allowed two absences with or without excuse (student does not need to call instructor), however any absences will affect the participant’s final grade. On the third absence the student will automatically be dropped from the course.
Required Readings and Materials
DeCenzo, David A. and Robbins, Stephen P. (2010). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Tenth Edition. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Assessments
Participants will take one objective exam at the conclusion of the course. It will be a multiple-choice response ecaluation to assess participant understanding of course material, Including in-class instruction and textbook material.
Course Assignment
- Article Review – Choose an article on an HRM topic from selected websites provided by the instructor. Research current theory and/or practices in HRM to support your findings and recommendation. Complete assignment summarizing your findings. Knowledge gained will be used to enhance class lectures and discussions.
- Cases Study Analysis – Analyze information presented in case studies that will be given out in class. Determine the central HRM issues using critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills. Select pertinent problem areas, determine their relative importance and make a recommendation. Complete in-class assignments relating to each specific case study. Knowledge gained will be used to increase personal effectiveness in a team environment.
- Research Five Global Companies – that are leaders in attracting, hiring, training, motivating and maintaining employee globally.
Grading Policy
Research Five Global Companies ……………………………………………… 05%
In-Class Case Studies (3) ………………………………………………………… 30%
Article Reviews (2) …………………………………………………………………… 30%
Final Exam ……………………………………………………………………………… 15%
Class Participation …………………………………………………………………… 10%
Attendance ……………………………………………………………………………… 10%
Human Resource Management
Spring, 2012
Friday, Section #239601
Patterson Court – Classroom #8
Instructor Karen
Week 1 – Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Week 2 – Global View of Human Resource Management
Week 3 – The legal Context of Human Resource Management
Week 4 – Employee Rights and Sexual Harassment in Human Resource Management
Week 5 – Ethics in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
Week 6 – Recruiting and Selection in Human Resource Management
Week 7 – Socialization, Orientation and Development in Human Resource Management
Week 8 – Benefits and Rewards of Human Resource Management
Spring Break – No Classes For 2 Weeks
Week 9 – Evaluating Performance in Human Resource Management
Week 10 – Safety and Health in Human Resource Management
Week 11 – Final Exam
