MBA 554 Human Resource Management

This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of how human resource systems are developed and maintained within organizations. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the legal environment (both legislative and judicial) of the employment relationship in areas such as equal employment opportunity, compensation, and safety. Specific systems covered in-depth include: recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, discipline, and employee health. Throughout the course, specific attention will be given to the importance of ethics, employee rights, and social responsibility in human resource decisions. (3 credits)