Advanced Human Resource Mgmt
MGMT-337

Human resource skills are developed at an advanced level. Workplace relationships between employee, manager, human resource department, and the organization are analyzed in areas of leadership and motivation, legal compliance, performance planning and evaluation, union-management dynamics, and recognition and reward practices. (F,Sp)

Contact Hours

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic human resource management functions through identification and recall of information/facts in formal course testing
2. Identify and apply the broad scope of human resource practices which affect the organization’s ability to meet its strategic objectives and assess their appropriateness to specific situations using case study analyses, in-class activities, and group discussions
3. Apply human resources theory to real-world situations and design and critique HR interventions using problem resolution methods in class activities and simulations
4. Develop and apply critical thinking skills through an in-depth examination of a particular aspect of HR management using written reports, in-class facilitation activities, and/or class presentations
5. Practice effective written and oral communication skills through assignments, presentations, discussion, and reflection activities

Student Electronic Access to Grades

D2L is the College’s Course Management System which includes a gradebook function allowing students access to their grades in order to receive timely and meaningful feedback on their progress in the course at any time. These grades will align with the Evaluation Criteria listed in this syllabus. D2L is accessed through the MyLCC page.

Whenever practicable, results for graded items should be posted electronically within 48 hours after the instructor has completed the grading process for the items, and final grades for the course should be entered no later than the specified grading day.

Extra credit may be available in this course. This information is provided by the section instructor.

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Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class should contact the Center for Student Access (CSA). They are located in the Gannon Building, Star Zone - Center for Student Support.  You can also access the Center for Student Access website, or call (517) 483-5323.  Contacting the Center early helps ensure that accommodations are put in place as soon as possible.

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