Bus 159 Schedule of Assignments Summer, 2017

Session 1 (6-5)

Course overview & website tour; Instructor introduction

Enrollment housekeeping [discuss adds, if any]

[Blank self-evaluation form, with photo of you, due beginning of next class, along with current topics choices—see Day 1 Slide and info below for next session]

 

Session 2 (6-7)

Blank Self-evaluation form, filled out with photo of you due, along with Current Topics 1^st and 2^nd choices due, beginning of class [print out Topics List, put your name on top, and circle/label your 1^st and 2^nd choices]

Read: Cascio, Ch. 1 & prepare for quiz [1 double-sided crib sheet OK]; skim web links re: strategic HRM 

Introduction to Strategic HRM: Video [Part 1]—Are You a Player?!

Overview of generic competitive strategies and related HR practices

Group/class exercise on strategic HRM

 

Session 3 (6-12)

Read Cascio, Ch. 2 and Dr. Malos’ Offshore Staffing article Dr. Malos’ article re: Offshore Staffing—strategic considerations and prepare for quiz

Prepare case 1.1 Boxall and Purcell case 1.1--Malos adaptation [globalization]

[“Prepare” means read the case and type up rough written answers to The Questions (bullet points OK); bring hard copy to use in class & credit toward Participation score]

Presentation groups identified and scheduled

Current Topics online research demo and article selection criteria

Group 2 and Group 3 presenters—see me after class!

Overview of Quantitative Research Methods

 

Session 4 (6-14)

Read: Dr. Malos’ book chapter on legal implications of valid selection and performance appraisal practices [see link at bottom of course web page]

Prepare: 2-page double-space paper analyzing strengths and weaknesses of your job [or any job with which you are familiar] with respect to the legal defensibility of applicable selection and performance appraisal processes. How well would they stand up to legal challenge in a lawsuit or RIF? Be sure to demonstrate mastery of the above book chapter and incorporate points from it in analyzing the hiring and appraisal processes. [Caution: If you just describe your job and give an unsupported opinion on its selection and PA processes, you will not do well on this assignment!]

Use the following exact format:

Page 1—describe the job and its selection process(es) in paragraph 1 in enough detail to permit evaluation, then discuss these processes’ legal strengths/weaknesses [i.e., defensibility] in paragraph 2;

Page 2— describe the job and its performance appraisal process in paragraph 1 in enough detail to permit its evaluation, then discuss the process’ legal strengths/weaknesses [i.e., defensibility] in paragraph 2.

Current Topics Presentation—“Group 1”: Legal Issues in HRM Presenter: Dr. Malos

Current Topics online research demo redux

[Group 2 and 3 consultations re: next week's presentation]

[Group 4 presenters—see me briefly after class ]

 

Session 5 (6-19)

Absenteeism, Sick Leave, Withdrawal Behaviors

*Read: Text, Chapter 3;

*Prepare: Chapter 3, Exercise 1;

*Bring copies of Presentation peer evaluation form to review Group 2’s performance

*Current Topics—Group 2: Absenteeism, Withdrawal behaviors [e.g., alcohol, drug use]

*Presenter(s): Barbara Nguyen, Gina Nguyen 

Employee Health, Wellness, and Welfare

*Read: Text, Chapter 5

*Prepare: Chapter 5, Exercise 1 [Sobriety Inc.]

Current Topics—Group 3: Employee health and wellness, EAPs, etc.

*Presenter(s): Arturo Garcia Fuentes, Diane Moreno

 

Session 6 (6-21)

Employee Separations, Turnover, RIFs 

*Read: Text, Chapter 4; Malos overheads regarding hi-tech turnover [bottom web page]

*Prepare: Chapter 4, Exercise 1.

Current Topics—Group 4: Turnover, layoffs, reductions in force, etc. 

*Presenter(s): Manjit Kaur, Weng San Tam

 

Session 7 (6-26)

Job Satisfaction and related Worker Attitudes [Motivation, Commitment etc.]

Work-Life Programs; Teams; Stress/Burnout; Job Design & Stress Reduction

*Read: Text, Chapters 6 & 7

Current Topics—Group 5: Job satisfaction, employee attitudes, motivation/job designWork-life programs, Teams, Stress, Burnout, Role States, etc.

*Presenter(s): Kathy Nguyen, Neinava Vardeh

 

Session 8 (6-28)

Return on Investments in HRM: Performance Measurement

*Read: Text, Chapter 9

*Prepare: Chapter 9, Exercise 2 

Current Topics—Group 6: Performance evaluation, measurement, and management [perhaps including possible ADA implications]

*Presenter(s): Justin Kingrey, Anabel Montiel

[Preview of Validity/Utility Analysis and upcoming assignments, including Behling article]

 

Session 9 (7-3)

[No class; happy July 4th holiday! :-) ]

 

Session 10 (7-5 [double session])

Return on Investments in HRM: Validity/Utility of Selection Procedures

*Read: Text, Chapter 10 [refer back to Chapter 8 as needed for formula parameters]

*Read: Behling ’98 on Cognitive Ability/Personality  [“Big 5”; see bottom of 159 home page] and prepare for quiz

*Prepare: Chapter 10, Exercise 1.

Current Topics—Group 7: Validity of selection procedures [e.g., tests, interviews, assessment centers, et al.] and related legal issues [e.g. defending adverse impact claims]

*Presenter(s): Kyle Linayao, Carla Torrez

 

Costs and Benefits of Training and Development Programs

*Read: Chapter 11;

*Prepare: Chapter 11, Exercises 1 &2

Current Topics—Group 8: Training and Career Development

*Presenter(s): Anay Guzman, Zulma Serrano

Video [in class]: Career Development at KPMG

 

Session 11 (7-10; last class session)

Effectiveness Implications of Investing in Talent and It’s Role in Strategic HRM

*Read: Text, Chapter 12

Current Topics—Group 9: High Performance/High Involvement Work Systems

*Presenter(s): Idalia Campos, Joseph Viorge-Koide 

Strategic HRM Video [Part 2]: How to become a player!

Course recap and conclusion; reminders re: final materials submission logistics [see below]

  

Session 12 (7-12; no class--final materials [self-evaluation form and final integrative course paper*] due no later than 4 PM in BT 650; early submissions always OK :-) )

 

*This is a double-spaced 5 page paper, the first 3 of which should briefly summarizewhat you learned from each and all the current topics presentations and the last 2 of which should integrate some overall insight or "gestalt" of presentations across all areas of HR [i.e., what you learned from all this; think strategic—don’t just review; review, think, think some more, & put it all together!! How do all these areas of HR related to one another? Be sure to follow the exact format indicated above.

 

 I hope to have added value to your education overall.

Have a great career!