hrm 408 syllabus - recruiting and training. these in-class assignments will be done periodically...
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HRM 408
Employee Staffing and Training
SYLLABUS ndash Spring 2017
Class Time Mondayrsquos 600pm-845pm Room Location CSI Campus Shields Room 10
Contact Information Jessica Gentit MHR PHR SHRM-CP Adjunct Professor Boise State University E-mail jessicagentitboisestateedu
Office Hours You are more than welcome to email me at jessicagentitboisestateedu I hope to respond to emails within 24hrs if not sooner during the work week
Course Description
Class Objectives
Students will explore theories and ldquobest practicesrdquo of staffing and training processes Topics covered include current trends in selection and training measurement of individual differences for decision making in hiring promoting training and dismissal evaluation of HRM processes and systems formal and informal training program design and evaluation of training effectiveness
- Compare and contrast training methods and delivery media - Design and deliver an effective training session and interact professionally with an
audience
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 1 of 5
- Outline the employee selection process - Compare and contrast employee selection tools and methods - Describe and practice best practices for interviewing applicants and making informed
hiring decisions based on relevant data
Class Outcomes Gain understanding of multifaceted considerations in recruitment and training decision making Maximize preparation necessary for the Recruitment and Training portion of the HR certification process
Measurement of Outcomes 1 Through testing 2 Through successful completion of project 3 Through successful completion of in-class assignmentsdiscussions
Course Details
Text
(1) Employee Staffing and Training HRM408 McGraw-HillIrwin Create Custom Book Selected chapters from
Training portion Noe Raymond A (2013) Employee Training and Development 6th edition New York McGraw-Hill Irwin Chapters 1345678 Online support and practice quizzes httphigheredmcgraw-hillcomsites007802921xstudent_view0indexhtml (link available in Bb Course Materials)
Staffing portion Noe Hollenbeck Gerhart amp Wright (2011) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 4th ed McGraw-HillIriwn Chapters 45610
Grading Course grades are a function of how students do relative to each other relative to previous sections of this course and relative to the 280 GPA standard of a typical 400-level course at the College of Business and Economics I donrsquot have to provide Drsquos or Frsquos but they might be earned if there is a sufficient difference between your score and the bulk of the class
Assignments Type Total Points In-class Assignments 3 5-10 points each 30 Mid-Term Exam 60 Weekly Quizzes 10 10 points each 100 Project 100
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Final Exam 120 Total 410 total points Extra Credit 5 points Approximate subject to change
In-Class Assignments In-class assignments will be given up to 5-10 points a piece depending on the assignment These in-class assignments will be done periodically throughout the semester Students must be in class to get credit No make-ups for missed in-class assignments So itrsquos best to attend each class
Quizzes Quizzes will be completed via blackboard with a specified time limit Each quiz will be 10-15 questions with a combination of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions Quizzes will need to be completed by Sundayrsquos at midnight Quiz questions will come from both in-class lecture and textbook questions So itrsquos best to attend each class
Exams Mid-Term Exam Completed via blackboard a total of 30 questions that will be a mixture of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions 2 points each (mixture of in-class lecture textbook and prior quizzes)
Final Exam Completed via blackboard a total of 60 questions that will be a mixture of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions 2 points each (mixture of in-class lecture questions textbook and all prior quizzes)
Makeup Exams All students are expected to take exams on the dates scheduled If a student does not take the exam on the scheduled time for any non-BSU sponsored activity he or she must take a makeup before the next class and before the scheduled regular exam date The makeup is harder and points will be deducted Please contact me as soon as possible to make arrangements If you contact me after the regular scheduled exam you will not be allowed to makeup that exam and will receive 0 points for that exam
Project Students will be divided into groups Once in groups students will then need to decide what HR related project to pursue This choice is up to the group so make it interesting and fun Groups need to submit their project idea for approval on or before the March 13 2017 class (via email with all group member names) The project must be related to course material covered in class (ie creating a training process developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIrsquos) creating a recruitment process to obtain top talent etc) Each group will be required to give a presentation on their project to the class towards the end of the semester Each group member must participate in the presentation to receive points
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 3 of 5
Blackboard Blackboard will be used at httpblackboardboisestateedu The following are locations of various resources Grades Course Documents (Lecture PowerPoint Slides Syllabus etc) and section to take various testing TBA
Services All students deserve resume reviews and course and career advising Should you want your resume reviewed please email it to me before the semester is over and I will send back my notes
Mission of the College of Business and Economics The mission of the College of Business and Economics is to advance the success of individuals and organizations of Idaho by providing responsive accessible and high-quality services in business and economics
Disclaimers This syllabus is not a contract itrsquos a general guideline for the class All information included in this syllabus is subject to change throughout the semester where applicable If there is a change students will be notified as soon possible
Calendar
Dates Events Chapters Covered
Jan 9 Syllabus Introductions Project Overview Safety Knock Jan 16 Martin Luther King
Day NO CLASS
Jan 23 Project Groups Formed Ch 1- Introduction to Employee Training and Development
Jan 30 Ch 2 ndash Needs Assessment Feb 6 Group project discussion Ch 3 ndash Learning and Transfer of Training Feb 13 Ch 4 ndash Program Design Feb 20 Presidentrsquos Day NO CLASS Feb 27 Mid-Term Exam (1-5) Ch 5 ndash Training Evaluation No Quiz Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Mar 5 Mar 6 Ch 6 ndash Traditional Training Methods Mar 13 Group project discussion
Project Topics Due Ch 7 ndash Technology-Based Training Methods
Mar 20 Spring Break NO CLASS Mar 27 Ch 10 ndash Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs Apr 3 Ch 11 ndash Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources Apr 10 Ch 12 ndash Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 4 of 5
Apr 17 Group project discussion Ch 13 ndash Separating and Retaining Employees Apr 24 Project Presentations amp
Final Exam No chapter work only presentations Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Apr 30
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 5 of 5
- Outline the employee selection process - Compare and contrast employee selection tools and methods - Describe and practice best practices for interviewing applicants and making informed
hiring decisions based on relevant data
Class Outcomes Gain understanding of multifaceted considerations in recruitment and training decision making Maximize preparation necessary for the Recruitment and Training portion of the HR certification process
Measurement of Outcomes 1 Through testing 2 Through successful completion of project 3 Through successful completion of in-class assignmentsdiscussions
Course Details
Text
(1) Employee Staffing and Training HRM408 McGraw-HillIrwin Create Custom Book Selected chapters from
Training portion Noe Raymond A (2013) Employee Training and Development 6th edition New York McGraw-Hill Irwin Chapters 1345678 Online support and practice quizzes httphigheredmcgraw-hillcomsites007802921xstudent_view0indexhtml (link available in Bb Course Materials)
Staffing portion Noe Hollenbeck Gerhart amp Wright (2011) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 4th ed McGraw-HillIriwn Chapters 45610
Grading Course grades are a function of how students do relative to each other relative to previous sections of this course and relative to the 280 GPA standard of a typical 400-level course at the College of Business and Economics I donrsquot have to provide Drsquos or Frsquos but they might be earned if there is a sufficient difference between your score and the bulk of the class
Assignments Type Total Points In-class Assignments 3 5-10 points each 30 Mid-Term Exam 60 Weekly Quizzes 10 10 points each 100 Project 100
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 2 of 5
Final Exam 120 Total 410 total points Extra Credit 5 points Approximate subject to change
In-Class Assignments In-class assignments will be given up to 5-10 points a piece depending on the assignment These in-class assignments will be done periodically throughout the semester Students must be in class to get credit No make-ups for missed in-class assignments So itrsquos best to attend each class
Quizzes Quizzes will be completed via blackboard with a specified time limit Each quiz will be 10-15 questions with a combination of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions Quizzes will need to be completed by Sundayrsquos at midnight Quiz questions will come from both in-class lecture and textbook questions So itrsquos best to attend each class
Exams Mid-Term Exam Completed via blackboard a total of 30 questions that will be a mixture of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions 2 points each (mixture of in-class lecture textbook and prior quizzes)
Final Exam Completed via blackboard a total of 60 questions that will be a mixture of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions 2 points each (mixture of in-class lecture questions textbook and all prior quizzes)
Makeup Exams All students are expected to take exams on the dates scheduled If a student does not take the exam on the scheduled time for any non-BSU sponsored activity he or she must take a makeup before the next class and before the scheduled regular exam date The makeup is harder and points will be deducted Please contact me as soon as possible to make arrangements If you contact me after the regular scheduled exam you will not be allowed to makeup that exam and will receive 0 points for that exam
Project Students will be divided into groups Once in groups students will then need to decide what HR related project to pursue This choice is up to the group so make it interesting and fun Groups need to submit their project idea for approval on or before the March 13 2017 class (via email with all group member names) The project must be related to course material covered in class (ie creating a training process developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIrsquos) creating a recruitment process to obtain top talent etc) Each group will be required to give a presentation on their project to the class towards the end of the semester Each group member must participate in the presentation to receive points
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 3 of 5
Blackboard Blackboard will be used at httpblackboardboisestateedu The following are locations of various resources Grades Course Documents (Lecture PowerPoint Slides Syllabus etc) and section to take various testing TBA
Services All students deserve resume reviews and course and career advising Should you want your resume reviewed please email it to me before the semester is over and I will send back my notes
Mission of the College of Business and Economics The mission of the College of Business and Economics is to advance the success of individuals and organizations of Idaho by providing responsive accessible and high-quality services in business and economics
Disclaimers This syllabus is not a contract itrsquos a general guideline for the class All information included in this syllabus is subject to change throughout the semester where applicable If there is a change students will be notified as soon possible
Calendar
Dates Events Chapters Covered
Jan 9 Syllabus Introductions Project Overview Safety Knock Jan 16 Martin Luther King
Day NO CLASS
Jan 23 Project Groups Formed Ch 1- Introduction to Employee Training and Development
Jan 30 Ch 2 ndash Needs Assessment Feb 6 Group project discussion Ch 3 ndash Learning and Transfer of Training Feb 13 Ch 4 ndash Program Design Feb 20 Presidentrsquos Day NO CLASS Feb 27 Mid-Term Exam (1-5) Ch 5 ndash Training Evaluation No Quiz Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Mar 5 Mar 6 Ch 6 ndash Traditional Training Methods Mar 13 Group project discussion
Project Topics Due Ch 7 ndash Technology-Based Training Methods
Mar 20 Spring Break NO CLASS Mar 27 Ch 10 ndash Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs Apr 3 Ch 11 ndash Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources Apr 10 Ch 12 ndash Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 4 of 5
Apr 17 Group project discussion Ch 13 ndash Separating and Retaining Employees Apr 24 Project Presentations amp
Final Exam No chapter work only presentations Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Apr 30
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 5 of 5
Final Exam 120 Total 410 total points Extra Credit 5 points Approximate subject to change
In-Class Assignments In-class assignments will be given up to 5-10 points a piece depending on the assignment These in-class assignments will be done periodically throughout the semester Students must be in class to get credit No make-ups for missed in-class assignments So itrsquos best to attend each class
Quizzes Quizzes will be completed via blackboard with a specified time limit Each quiz will be 10-15 questions with a combination of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions Quizzes will need to be completed by Sundayrsquos at midnight Quiz questions will come from both in-class lecture and textbook questions So itrsquos best to attend each class
Exams Mid-Term Exam Completed via blackboard a total of 30 questions that will be a mixture of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions 2 points each (mixture of in-class lecture textbook and prior quizzes)
Final Exam Completed via blackboard a total of 60 questions that will be a mixture of multiple choice and TrueFalse questions 2 points each (mixture of in-class lecture questions textbook and all prior quizzes)
Makeup Exams All students are expected to take exams on the dates scheduled If a student does not take the exam on the scheduled time for any non-BSU sponsored activity he or she must take a makeup before the next class and before the scheduled regular exam date The makeup is harder and points will be deducted Please contact me as soon as possible to make arrangements If you contact me after the regular scheduled exam you will not be allowed to makeup that exam and will receive 0 points for that exam
Project Students will be divided into groups Once in groups students will then need to decide what HR related project to pursue This choice is up to the group so make it interesting and fun Groups need to submit their project idea for approval on or before the March 13 2017 class (via email with all group member names) The project must be related to course material covered in class (ie creating a training process developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIrsquos) creating a recruitment process to obtain top talent etc) Each group will be required to give a presentation on their project to the class towards the end of the semester Each group member must participate in the presentation to receive points
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 3 of 5
Blackboard Blackboard will be used at httpblackboardboisestateedu The following are locations of various resources Grades Course Documents (Lecture PowerPoint Slides Syllabus etc) and section to take various testing TBA
Services All students deserve resume reviews and course and career advising Should you want your resume reviewed please email it to me before the semester is over and I will send back my notes
Mission of the College of Business and Economics The mission of the College of Business and Economics is to advance the success of individuals and organizations of Idaho by providing responsive accessible and high-quality services in business and economics
Disclaimers This syllabus is not a contract itrsquos a general guideline for the class All information included in this syllabus is subject to change throughout the semester where applicable If there is a change students will be notified as soon possible
Calendar
Dates Events Chapters Covered
Jan 9 Syllabus Introductions Project Overview Safety Knock Jan 16 Martin Luther King
Day NO CLASS
Jan 23 Project Groups Formed Ch 1- Introduction to Employee Training and Development
Jan 30 Ch 2 ndash Needs Assessment Feb 6 Group project discussion Ch 3 ndash Learning and Transfer of Training Feb 13 Ch 4 ndash Program Design Feb 20 Presidentrsquos Day NO CLASS Feb 27 Mid-Term Exam (1-5) Ch 5 ndash Training Evaluation No Quiz Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Mar 5 Mar 6 Ch 6 ndash Traditional Training Methods Mar 13 Group project discussion
Project Topics Due Ch 7 ndash Technology-Based Training Methods
Mar 20 Spring Break NO CLASS Mar 27 Ch 10 ndash Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs Apr 3 Ch 11 ndash Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources Apr 10 Ch 12 ndash Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 4 of 5
Apr 17 Group project discussion Ch 13 ndash Separating and Retaining Employees Apr 24 Project Presentations amp
Final Exam No chapter work only presentations Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Apr 30
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 5 of 5
Blackboard Blackboard will be used at httpblackboardboisestateedu The following are locations of various resources Grades Course Documents (Lecture PowerPoint Slides Syllabus etc) and section to take various testing TBA
Services All students deserve resume reviews and course and career advising Should you want your resume reviewed please email it to me before the semester is over and I will send back my notes
Mission of the College of Business and Economics The mission of the College of Business and Economics is to advance the success of individuals and organizations of Idaho by providing responsive accessible and high-quality services in business and economics
Disclaimers This syllabus is not a contract itrsquos a general guideline for the class All information included in this syllabus is subject to change throughout the semester where applicable If there is a change students will be notified as soon possible
Calendar
Dates Events Chapters Covered
Jan 9 Syllabus Introductions Project Overview Safety Knock Jan 16 Martin Luther King
Day NO CLASS
Jan 23 Project Groups Formed Ch 1- Introduction to Employee Training and Development
Jan 30 Ch 2 ndash Needs Assessment Feb 6 Group project discussion Ch 3 ndash Learning and Transfer of Training Feb 13 Ch 4 ndash Program Design Feb 20 Presidentrsquos Day NO CLASS Feb 27 Mid-Term Exam (1-5) Ch 5 ndash Training Evaluation No Quiz Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Mar 5 Mar 6 Ch 6 ndash Traditional Training Methods Mar 13 Group project discussion
Project Topics Due Ch 7 ndash Technology-Based Training Methods
Mar 20 Spring Break NO CLASS Mar 27 Ch 10 ndash Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs Apr 3 Ch 11 ndash Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources Apr 10 Ch 12 ndash Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 4 of 5
Apr 17 Group project discussion Ch 13 ndash Separating and Retaining Employees Apr 24 Project Presentations amp
Final Exam No chapter work only presentations Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Apr 30
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 5 of 5
Apr 17 Group project discussion Ch 13 ndash Separating and Retaining Employees Apr 24 Project Presentations amp
Final Exam No chapter work only presentations Exam due via
blackboard by end of day Sunday Apr 30
Employee Staffing and Training ndash HRM 408 Spring 2017 Syllabus Page 5 of 5