Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: HMR 120 – Introduction to Human Resources Management Number of credits: 3 credits Course Description: This course covers an introduction to the basic principles of human resource functions and services. It provides a background and understanding for further human resource courses. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Identify the roles and competencies of a human resource professional. 2. Identify the importance of human resource management and the role of human resource management in the future. 3. Identify organizational strategy and its connection to mission, vision, values, business goals, and objectives. 4. Identify the human resource planning model including recruitment, selection, and employment. 5. Compare equal employment opportunity and other key federal and state laws related to human resource management. 6. Explain the process of job analysis and job descriptions in relation to human resource functions. 7. Compare different job evaluation methods. 8. Explain work-life balance practices (flexibility of hours, telecommuting, sabbatical). 9. Review employee training and development functions. 10. Compare employee performance appraisal systems. 11. Identify employee compensation both direct and indirect. 12. Examine the employment-at-will doctrine as it relates to the employment relationship. 13. Explain current employee benefit trends. 14. Identify human resources role in workplace safety, security, and employee health. 15. Explore the human resource professional certification and code of ethics. 16. Identify the current and future challenges of human resource management. Instructor: Crystal Beggs Office Hours: By Appointment Phone: 701-213-2749 Email: crystal.beggs@dakotacollege.edu Textbook(s): Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 8th Edition ISBN# 1260479013 (Looseleaf) or ISBN#: 1260478998 (CONNECT with Digital Book) Hardware Requirements: Webcam and microphone are required. Course Requirements: 1. Completion of video introduction (15 points), online assignments (390 points), tests (235 points), and discussions (195 points) 2. Optional completion of bonus assignments (25 points)