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MGMT 2012: Human Resources Management
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Business Mgmt PD Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course introduces students to human resources theory and practice and focuses on the critical issues that concern managers in business organizations, including employee relations, recruiting and selection, employment standards and challenges and trends in the workplace.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the processes, programs and systems in an organization that focus on the effective acquisition, deployment, and development of its employees.
- Describe the alignment of business strategy and human resource management strategy.
- Describe the legal framework of HRM and types of employment law in Canada, including statutory rights, contractual rights, due process and legal implications of those rights.
- Describe work environments that increase employee contributions, performance, engagement and motivation.
- Describe the legal responsibilities of managers and supervisors to create a safe and healthy workplace, including a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
- Explain a proactive strategic approach to improving organizational health and safety and promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Explain how to work effectively with unions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of line management’s ownership of HRM processes, programs and systems.
- Apply theories in ethics and moral development which are relevant to the business community.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, role plays, case studies, group discussions and projects
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D (50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Journal critiques |
|
Participation |
15 |
Attendance and class participation |
|
Exam |
20 |
|
|
Other |
10 |
Annotated bibliography |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- 1. Scope of human resources in business organizations 2. Group dynamics 3. Ethics, morals, professionalism in business 4. Employment standards 5. Diversity 6. Recruitment, job specifications appraisals 7. Employee handbooks, orientations 8. Global human resources management 9. Conflict management 10. Health and safety 11. Legal aspects of human resources work 12. Designing job descriptions 13. Working effectively with unions
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.