HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Course Syllabus

Course Mentor: Kristy Rolen, B.A.

Course Type: 135 hours/4 Months (120) Days/Mentor Supported

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Learn about the exciting world of today's Human Resources Management through our comprehensive course. This HR
management course weaves together solid human resource principles, timely research and recent events, such as the
latest rise in unemployment and financial problems facing the U.S. and other countries. This course highlights important
challenges facing managers and employees in today's business climate. Interesting case studies explore real companies
and organizations in-depth and delve into some of today's most effective, unique approaches in dealing with HR issues.

B. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

This course is self-paced, independent study, in an online environment. It takes a lot more discipline than an in person
class. You are responsible for scheduling your study time and sticking to it regularly. This course will take approximately
135 hours to complete. This includes your reading, module activities, and module exams.

Your course includes either a Kindle book or a PDF textbook. If your course has a Kindle eBook, you do not need a special
device. The Kindle Reader App is free and available inside the classroom under Student Resources. Kindle eBooks will be
sent to you via email.

Each of your modules consists of reading materials, learning activities, videos, websites, and a module exam. Your
module exams determine your grade in the course. The final module of the course involves a cumulative, timed,
proctored exam. Your exams include questions from the reading only, however we encourage you to view all the videos
and read the associated articles. These materials are an extension of your reading materials and will be great resources
for you in the future.

C. LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Identify each of the major HRM functions and processes of strategic HRM planning, job analysis and design,
recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, and performance appraisal
2. Define strategic HR planning and the HRM process to the organization’s strategic management and decision-
making process
3. Recall the wide range of sources for attracting and recruiting talent and appropriate practices for job placement
4. Recognize emerging trends, opportunities and challenges in performance appraisal
5. List training and development processes as well as future trends for HRM globalization

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D. COURSE TOPICS/UNITS

Module # Module Subtopics Module Learning Objectives Assignments Learning

and Topics Outcomes

Module 1:  From Personnel  Define the path from personnel 1. Read Chapter
Administration to administration to strategic HRM 1 PDF
Introduction to Strategic HRM  Identify the strategic value of HRM 2. Practice the
Human  The Strategic 1, 2
for employees and the organization Learning
Resource Value of HRM for
Management Employees and  Identify HRM’s contribution to the Activities
the Organization workplace 3. Watch the
 HRM’s contribution  Identify the daily tasks of the HR Videos
to profitability, manager 4. Review the
efficiency, and  Recall the legal environment Webliography
effectiveness  Define the HRM process (Web Links)
 What Do HR
 Differentiate between the 5. Take the Exam
Managers Do
 What Are the opportunities and challenges in
Responsibilities of HRM
the HR  Recall recent trends in HRM
Department
 The Legal
Environment
 The HRM Process
 Opportunities,
Challenges, and
Recent Trends in
HRM
Module 2:  The Big Picture:  Identify an organization’s strategic 1. Read Chapter
An Organization’s planning process 2 PDF
Strategic HR Strategic Planning  Recall the steps in the strategic HR 2. Practice the
Planning Process 2
planning process Learning
 The Strategic HR
Planning Process  Define environmental screening Activities
 Environmental  Identify the link between HR 3. Watch the
Screening strategic planning to the HRM Videos
 Linking Strategic process 4. Review the
HR Planning to the  Identify opportunities and Webliography
HRM Process challenges in HR (Web Links)
 Opportunities,
 Recall the basics of computer 5. Take the Exam
Challenges, and
Recent based HR planning
Developments  Recognize some of the causes of
 Technology and turnover and retention
Computer-Based  Define succession planning
HR Planning
 Turnover and
Retention
 Succession
Planning

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Module 3:  Job Analysis  Define job analysis 1. Read Chapter
 Types of Job  Recall the characteristics of the 3 PDF
Job Analysis and Analysis most common types of job analysis 2. Practice the 1
Job Design  Job Design
 Identify job design Learning
 Flexible Work
 Recall the dimensions involved Activities
Schedule
 Linking Job with a flexible work schedule 3. Watch the
Analysis and Job  Identify the link between job Videos
Design to the HRM analysis and design and the HRM 4. Review the
Process process Webliography
 Team-Based  Define a team-based approach to (Web Links)
Approaches to Job
job design 5. Take the Exam
Design
 Opportunities,  Identify widespread opportunities
Challenges, and and challenges in job analysis and
Recent design
Developments in  Recognize the implications of
Job Analysis and demographics and diversity and its
Job Design effects on job design
 Implications of
Demographics,
Diversity, and
Globalization for
Job Design
Module 4:  Finding Talent in  Define various strategies used in 1. Read Chapter
the External Labor finding talent in the external labor 4 PDF
Recruitment: Market market 2. Practice the
Attracting the  Employment 1, 3
 Identify how employment agencies Learning
Right Talent Agencies
plan for the attraction of talent Activities
 Finding Talent
Internally  Recall methods for finding internal 3. Watch the
 Lateral Transfers talent Videos
and Promoting  Identify recruitment strategies in 4. Review the
From Within regards to lateral transfers Webliography
 Designing an HR  Recognize the steps in designing (Web Links)
Talent Inventory
an HR talent inventory 5. Take the Exam
 Linking
Recruitment to the  Identify the link between
HRM Process recruitment and the HRM process
 Opportunities,  Recall opportunities and challenges
Challenges, and associated with recruiting talent
Recent  Define the legal dimensions of
Developments in recruitment
Recruiting Talent
 Legal Dimensions
of Recruitment:
Equal Employment
Opportunity and
Discrimination

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Module 5:  What Should You  Differentiate among the different 1. Read Chapter
Select For qualities examined when selecting 5 PDF
Selection,  Individual for placement or job fit 2. Practice the
Placement, and Differences 1, 3
 Identify character differences HR Learning
Job Fit  Selection and Job
commonly looks for when making a Activities
Fit
 Interviews selection 3. Watch the
 Foundational  Define common tools used in Videos
Concepts in selecting a candidate for a position 4. Review the
Designing and  Identify various types of job Webliography
Evaluating interviews an organization may (Web Links)
Selection Methods
employ 5. Take the Exam
 Increasing the
Validity and  Recall the foundations concepts in
Reliability of the designing and evaluating selection
Selection Process methods
 Legal Issues in  Differentiate between validity and
Selection reliability in relation to job
 Opportunities, performance criteria
Challenges, and
 Recall the landmark discrimination
Recent
Developments in legislation and how it affects an
Employee organizations process
Selection and Job  Identify the impact of selection and
Fit job fit on employee motivation,
morale, productivity and retention
Module 6:  Employee  Define performance 1. Read Chapter
Productivity  Identify the predetermined set of 6 PDF
What is  Employee criteria used as the bare minimum 2. Practice the
Performance Attitudes 1, 4
to define and measure employees’ Learning
 What is
Performance performance Activities
Appraisal and Why  Identify the direct effects of 3. Watch the
Is It Important employee attitude Videos
 Common  Define the elements included in the 4. Review the
Performance evaluation of employee Webliography
Appraisal Methods performance (Web Links)
 Performance
 Differentiate between objective 5. Take the Exam
Measurement
 Absolute Versus and subjective performance
Relative measures
Performance  Recall common bias’ to avoid when
Standards evaluating performance
 Linking  Recall the common myths
Performance surrounding suicide
Appraisal to the
 Identify global and cross-cultural
HRM Process
 Opportunities, considerations in performance
Challenges, and appraisal
Recent
Developments in
Performance
Management

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Module 7:  The Strategic  Identify the strategic value of 1. Read Chapter
Value of Training training and development 7 PDF
The Value of and Development  Recall the strategic decisions which 2. Practice the 1, 5
Training and  The Training
need to be made regarding training Learning
Development Process
deliverables and effectiveness Activities
 Training Needs
Assessment  Identify the stages of the training 3. Watch the
 Forms of Training needs assessment Videos
and Development  Recall the recommended factors 4. Review the
 Orientation and which should be addressed during Webliography
Onboarding the training design stage (Web Links)
 Technical and
 Recognize the content and 5. Take the Exam
Nontechnical
Training resources needed to meet training
 Linking Training goals and objectives
and Development  Differentiate between the types of
to the HRM training delivery
Process  Identify the most common
 Opportunities, methods of training used by
Challenges, and
organizations
Recent Trends in
Training and  Define globalization
Development
Module 8:  The Motivational  Recall the factors involved in 1. Read Chapter
Role of Pay and motivating employees 8 PDF
Compensation Rewards: A  Define the motivational theories 2. Practice the
and Incentives Psychological 1
developed based on content Learning
Framework
perspectives Activities
 Content
Perspectives  Identify the foundations of 3. Watch the
 Compensation and behavioral perspectives Videos
Incentives  Identify the role of pay structure in 4. Review the
 Pay Structures an organization Webliography
 Types of Pay  Recall the most frequently used (Web Links)
 Linking
types of pay in an organization 5. Take the Exam
Compensation to
the HRM Process  Recognize how compensation plans
 HR Laws are created
Governing  Identify the challenges and
Compensation opportunities involved in
 Opportunities, compensation
Challenges, and  Recall the employment laws most
Recent Trends in
commonly used to address
Compensation
compensation

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 Module 9:  The Strategic  Identify which voluntary benefits 1. Read Chapter
Importance of are popular with employees 9 PDF
Benefits and Benefits  Identify legal considerations in 2. Practice the 1
Benefit  Types of Benefits
offering and administering benefits Learning
Administration  Voluntary Versus
 Recall what can be included in a Activities
Mandatory
Benefits flexible benefits plan 3. Watch the
 Benefits Program  Recognize how compensation plans Videos
Design and are created 4. Review the
Administration  Identify kinds of communication Webliography
 Program Goals that can be used to inform (Web Links)
and Participants
employees of their benefits 5. Take the
 Communication
and Monitoring  Recall the advantages and Exam
Costs limitations with various approaches
 Linking Benefits to to compensation
the HRM Process  Define a mandatory benefit
 Opportunities,  Identify the organizational
Challenges, and challenges associated with a
Recent
benefits package
Developments in
Benefits and
Benefit
Administration
Module 10:  Globalization and  Identify emerging economies 1. Read Chapter
HRM  Recall the types turmoil prevalent 10 PDF
The Future of  International in many of the emerging 2. Practice the
Human Assignments and 5
economies Learning
Resource Political Instability
 Define the unique challenges faced Activities
Management  Technology and
HRM by global leaders 3. Watch the
 HR Legislation and  Identify how technology has Videos
the Future of HRM changed the traditional job search 4. Review the
 The Future of  Identify the historical functions of Webliography
Unions unions (Web Links)
 The
 Recall the factors involved in 5. Take the
Characteristics
and Expectations changing the way careers are Exam
of the 21st looked at by prospective
Century candidates
 Generational  Define built-to-change
Differences organizations
 Future Trends in  Identify the organizational
Human Capital
challenges associated with a
and Talent
Management benefits package

E. TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED MATERIALS

 Human Resource Management by Caroyln Youssef

(All required materials are included in your tuition, there are no additional fees.)

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F. GRADING RUBRIC

We use a percentage system for grading quizzes.

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%

Total Points Percentage Average Letter Grade

990 - 1100 90 – 100 % A
880 - 989 80 – 89 % B
770 - 889 70 – 79 % C
660 - 769 60 – 69 % D
0 - 659 0 – 59 % F

G: PROCTORED FINAL EXAM

The final module of this course consists of a one hour, 50 question, cumulative proctored exam proctored by ProctorU.
You will need to have access to a webcam, microphone and a computer in order to take the proctored final exam. You
will need to create an account at https://go.proctoru.com prior to scheduling your final exam. From there, you can
select your exam and create an appointment. Possible dates for the exam will appear in a calendar. All exams need to be
scheduled 72 hours in advance in order to not incur any additional cost. The normal fee for proctoring is covered in your
tuition. If you need to take an exam sooner than 72 hours there will be an additional fee.

Once you are logged in to take the exam, you will be introduced to your proctor who will walk you through the
proctoring process. You will need to hold up your government issued photo ID to help the proctor authenticate your
identity. Then, the proctor will have you pan the webcam 360 degrees around the room so they can see the
surroundings. This step is followed to ensure there are no unauthorized materials in the workspace. During the exam,
the proctor is using screen-sharing and audible programs to monitor your surroundings to ensure academic integrity.

To learn more about the proctoring process, go to: http://proctoru.com/portal/ed4online.

H: SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Internet Connection

 Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and
viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

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Hardware Requirements

 Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher

 Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
*While our courses are accessible through multiple mobile learning platforms, some courses may include a CD or DVD
with the Textbook, so you may need access to a computer with CD-ROM or DVD Drive.

PC Software Requirements

 Operating Systems - Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1

 Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats
(.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
 Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
o Cookies MUST be enabled
o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
 Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded
for FREE onto your computer.)
 PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
 Adobe PDF Reader
 QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

MAC Software Requirements

 Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows

 Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx,
.xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
 Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
o Cookies MUST be enabled
o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
 Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded
for FREE onto your computer.)
 PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
 Adobe PDF Reader
 Apple QuickTime Media Player
 If your course has a CD-ROM or DVD included, you may need to have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over
Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website) or Windows setup with Parallels.

I: INFORMATION, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

College Credit Recommendation

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years and ACE’s credit recommendations are considered by over 2,000 colleges and universities across the United
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Online communications need to be composed with fairness, honesty and tact. Spelling and grammar are very important
in an online course. What you put into an online course reflects on your level of professionalism. It is important not to
take disagreement personally. Responses to different ideas and observations need to be objective. Being objective
means maintaining boundaries and not making personal attacks on the ability of others or making statements that have
the potential to be taken personally. An important part of online learning is discussion. Differences in thinking are good
because our knowledge is broadened. Because we have differences, we will have conflict. The important thing is to
handle conflict in a way that does not create defensiveness which blocks learning. Here are online references that
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Students are allowed to reference course materials while taking quizzes and tests due to their emphasis on application;
however, exams must be taken independently.

Students found responsible for an act or acts of academic dishonestly will be subject to academic and disciplinary
sanctions. Academic sanctions may include withdrawal from the course with a grade of F and/or a reduction of a grade

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in the course. Disciplinary sanctions may include suspension for a specified period of time, permanent separation from
the program, and/or filing of criminal charges.

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 Utilize good time management skills.
 Read your messages in the message system.
 Communicate with a respectful, professional tone in discussion threads (collaborative learning).
 Uphold the standards of Academic Integrity set forth by this company.
 Avoid typing in all caps. Typing in all caps in the online environment is viewed as SHOUTING and should not be
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 Recognize that you are participating in an online dialogue. Use correct spelling and grammar in all forms of your
writing.
 Utilize Netiquette standards in all forms of communication.

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