Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

COURSE SYLLABUS Course Prefix/Number/Title: HRM 140 Employment Life Cycle Number of credits: 3 credits Course Description: This course covers basic knowledge of the factors to be considered and strategies used in the employees’ journey with the employment process of an organization. Topics include the stages in the employee life cycle to include recruitment, on-boarding, development, retention, and separation. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Objectives: Upon Successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Compare the formal human resource planning models. 2. Identify the purpose and function of HRIS. 3. Compare employee recruitment methods (advertising, job fairs, etc.). 4. Identify alternative staffing practices (recruitment process, outsourcing, job sharing). 5. Identify the different sources for employee recruitment (employee referral, recruitment firms, staffing agencies, and social networking/social media). 6. Apply equal employment opportunity and other employment laws and regulations to the recruitment and selection process, such as non-discrimination, accommodation, and work authorization (Title VII, ADA, EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, Immigration Reform, and Control Act). 7. Identify HR metrics (cost per hire). 8. Apply the job analysis and job description process to determining job requirements. 9. Identify disparate treatment and adverse impact in relation to employee recruitment. 10. Write non-discriminatory employment want ads. 11. Compare employee selection and hiring procedures. 12. Review employment test types. 13. Demonstrate lawful and effective employee interviewing techniques (behavioral, situational, panel). 14. Analyze and track job applicant qualifications through applicant data (HRMS). 15. Prepare correct documentation for the employment process. 16. Prepare a job offer and new employee orientation program. 17. Prepare post-offer activities (drug testing, background checks, medical exams). 18. Evaluate performance management practices (setting goals, bench marking, feedback) 19. Evaluate performance appraisal methods (ranking, rating scales, warnings, corrective actions) 20. Review conflict management to include workplace behavior issues (absenteeism, aggressive behavior, employee conflict, workplace harassment) and effectively manage discipline and grievances (warnings, escalating corrective actions, termination). 21. Explain anti-bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment (risks for employers). 22. Identify the off-boarding (exit interviews) or termination process. 23. Evaluate the success of the employment process.