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HOSP 1503: People and Culture
Effective date
May 2023
Department
Hospitality Diploma Int'l
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Students examine various functions, responsibilities, and the strategic role of human resources management (HRM) with a focus on emerging trends and changing needs of today’s diverse and inclusive work environment. They explore legal and ethical frameworks, attracting, recruiting, selecting, training, managing, and developing an engaged workforce. Students investigate how total rewards and health and safety programs align with the needs and vision of the organization. Students examine HRM as a profession and identify necessary competencies for building effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of human resources and their effective management in organizations
- Examine current issues, trends, practices, and processes in HRM
- Analyze the key issues impacting and managing human elements such as engagement, motivation, performance management, diversity, ethics, and training
- Identify current issues and challenges regarding planning, recruitment, development, compensation and appraisal of an effective and efficient workforce
- Apply methods utilized in human resource management in a variety of industry business scenarios
- Describe the human resource function as it relates to other managerial functions such as finance, marketing and production
- Describe the legal framework of HRM and rights of employers and employees
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instruction involves interactive lectures, presentations, group discussions, role plays, and peer feedback. Learning will be enhanced through a variety of interactive classroom and collaborative activities. The interactive and practical exercises give students the opportunity to take an active role and learn by doing.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
Weekly quizzes on course topics |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Weekly online / classroom discussion forums |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Case studies analysis |
|
Project |
20 |
Human resources research and group presentation |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Preparation for class, active discussion, participation during class |
Course topics
- 1. Human Resources Role within the Workplace: - HRM -The world of HR (What it is, importance, opportunities and challenges in today’s environment) - HRM Strategic Planning - Culture Building (addressing Equity, Diversity, and local Indigenous Relations) 2. Legislation and Rights: - The Legal Framework - Dynamics of Labour Relations - Employer & Employee Rights - Health & Safety 3. Creating a Competitive and Engaging Workforce: - Job Analysis and Work Design - Recruitment & Selection - Training and Development - Performance Management - Employee Discipline - Managing Competitive Compensation - Pay for Performance – Incentive Rewards - Employee Benefits 4. International HRM 5. HR Career Opportunities
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.