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Human Resource Management. MNO 3371-001 Monday, Wednesday 9:30—10:50am 354 Maguire. Quiz. The best HR managers have good “people” skills. The best way to determine whether HR is effective is to conduct employee satisfaction surveys. Affirmative action is still an effective tool.
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Human Resource Management MNO 3371-001 Monday, Wednesday 9:30—10:50am 354 Maguire
Quiz • The best HR managers have good “people” skills. • The best way to determine whether HR is effective is to conduct employee satisfaction surveys. • Affirmative action is still an effective tool. • Strong interviewing techniques are the most important skills to hire the right person for the job. • Most of HR activities are being outsourced.
Management Classes • Theoretical/Research • Practical/Applied
Expectations of a Management Major • Have a solid understanding of management principles • Aware of topical business issues • Ability to express opinions of business topics • Possess strong communication skills • Be accountable • Be deadline focused
Why Study Human Resources? • Three Perspectives • Manager/Entrepreneur • Employee • Student
Organizational Examples • Ford • Pick an Airline • Nissan, Toyota • DISD • Home Depot • Lockheed Martin • Boeing
Course Review • Objectives • Expectations • Text
Course Review • Student Evaluation (400 points) • Tests (3)--180 points • HR Business Plan--120 points • Jobs (70 points) • Compensation (50 points) Presentation/Critiques • Participation—100 points • In class exercises (30) • Resume/Interview exercise (20) • In-class participation (50)
Course Review • Ground Rules • Attendance • Behavior • Test Policy • Late Assignments • Academic Honesty
HR Business Plans/Presentations • Job Analysis/presentation/crtiques---70 points • Compensation plan/presentation/critiques---50 points
Definition of In-class Participation • Volunteer • Be able to defend position with possible follow-up question
Class Format • Issues of the day • Key points from text • Class discussion • Video clips
Tom Perkowski • Director of the Executive MBA Program • Adjunct Professor in Management • Corporate Experience • Business Owner • Executive Education • Consultant
Next Class • Class Introductions • Read Chapter 2
Performance Motivation x Ability x Opportunity