Business Administration

MANAGEMENT 33 (Personnel Management)

Fall 2015

Course Information
Course Name: Management 33 (Personnel Management)
Course Section Number: 3076
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 7:00 10:10 pm
Meeting Location: BUS 3208

Professor Information
Professors Name: Lena Baltakian
Office Location: BUS 3213E
Office Hours: Mondays 9:30-10:30 am, noon-1:00 pm; Wednesdays 9:30 -10:30 am;
Thursdays 10:00-11:00 am, 2:35-3:35pm, 6:30-7:00 pm.
Office Telephone: (818) 710-2288
Email-address: baltaklm@piercecollege.edu
Course Materials
REQUIRED READING Gary Dessler - A Framework for Human Resource Management,
Prentice Hall, Pearson, 7th Edition, 2013, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-257614-7, ISBN 10: 0-13257614-7
Course Description
Consists of a critical examination of the principles, methods, and procedures related to the
effective utilization of human resources in organizations. Includes the management of
employment recruiting, testing, selection and placement; job evaluation; wage and salary
administration; labor relations and communication; performance evaluation; promotion and
transfer; accident prevention; labor law and legislation; benefits and services; discipline,
motivation, and morale.
Student Learning Outcomes These outcomes will be evaluated during the regular
evaluation process. Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
-Differentiate and categorize national and international human resources needs and
practices.
-Assess needs and plan training accordingly.
-Assess principle federal laws for labor management, role of unions as bargaining agents,
bargaining processes, and challenges of todays labor organizations.
-Evaluate the changing role of managers and the importance of partnership between
management and human resources.
The last day to drop classes without a grade of W is September 13, 2015.

The No Penalty Drop Date is now the day before census (end of 2nd week for fullterm classes). You must drop by that date or you will be assigned a W for the
class. Ws count against your total attempts District wide! You can only attempt a
class 3 times. That includes withdrawals, incompletes and substandard grades. Use
your attempts wisely!
Course Information
This course will introduce you to the key principles of human resource management.
Submission of Work

Students need to submit homework classwork on the due date, in class. If student is unable
to attend class the work will need to be emailed to the instructor prior to the class start time.
Classroom Behavior
Disobedient, disruptive or disorderly behavior exhibited by any student may result in
disciplinary action in accordance with District policies and procedures. Action may include,
but is not limited to expulsion from class.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
The faculty and administration of Pierce College are committed to the belief that honesty and
integrity are integral components of the academic process. The College expects students to
be honest and ethical at all times in their pursuit of academic goals. Students who violate the
code of academic conduct by which the College maintains its academic integrity will be dealt
with in a manner reflecting the seriousness of these violations.
I. Violations of academic honesty and integrity occur when a student participates in any act
in which he/she uses deception or fraud while performing an academic activity. Violations
include, but are not limited to, the following: Using study aids such as calculators, tape
recorders or notes, when not authorized by the instructor. Cheating on examinations,
assignments or experiments (allowing another student to copy ones answers or copying the
answers of other students; exchanging information by any means, including verbal
exchanges, sign language, hand signals, secret codes, passed notes, creation of a distraction
for the purpose of cheating; changing answers on a previously scored test, assignment or
experiment; inventing information and/or data.) Allowing another student to assume ones
identity in order to fulfill an assignment or take a test. Submitting for a grade the words,
ideas, and/or written work (including laboratory notes and drawings) of another person
without giving due credit to that person. This includes purchased papers or papers written by
other students. Falsifying or attempting to falsify attendance records and/or grade rosters.
Conspiring with other students to commit any of the above behaviors.
II. Consequences for any offense against academic honesty and integrity may include: An
F or a 0 on the examination or assignment. Suspension from the class and other
sanctions and/or penalties authorized by the Board of Trustees for violations of the District
Code of Conduct. A record of the students violation placed in the students disciplinary file.
Students are required to be honest and complete their own work at all times (homework,
class work, quizzes, tests, etc.). Additional information about plagiarism can be found at
www.plagiarism.org or through various websites on the Internet.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Pierce College is fully committed to be in compliance with ADA, see Special Services in the
Student Services Building and refer to the school catalog for details.
Special Services 818.719.6430 Student Services Bldg, 1 st floor
Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they
may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact the office of Special
Services as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a
timely fashion. Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before any
accommodation can be made.
Emergency on Campus
When on campus, call 818-710-4311 for immediate response from the Pierce Campus
Sheriff. Do not call 911, as this will result in a substantial delay. Please program the
Emergency Sheriffs number into your cell phone contacts.
Veterans Office 818.710.3316

Student Services Bldg, 2 nd floor

The mission of the Pierce College Veterans Office is to provide a supportive environment for
veterans and to assist them with the services they need to receive VA
benefits and to successfully complete their educational goal at Pierce
College. The Veterans Office is designed as a liaison between you as a
veteran and the Veterans Administration. Our Veterans staff will forward all
documents required by the Veterans Administration directly to the Muskogee
regional Office. Our email contact is pierce-veteran@piercecollege.edu
Class Policies
1- Attend class regularly, on time and for the duration; attendance will be taken every class.
2- Cell Phones, MP3 players, and other electronic devices must be turned off during class.
They are not allowed during exams as well.
3- To avoid disruptions, please remain in your seat throughout the class.
4- Students with one week worth of absence up to the census date will be excluded.
5- After the census date, the student is responsible for dropping the class; otherwise, a
student who stops attending class will receive an F in the course.
6- Students are expected to read the chapters/readings ahead of time so that they can
participate in class discussions and better comprehend the topics covered in class.
7- Use e-mail communication professionally and check campus (laccd) email regularly; when
possible, a notice of class cancellation will be emailed.
8-Cheating on any exam, assignment, or project will result in an automatic 0.
9- During this class, we will be analyzing human resources management practices. Class
discussions or conclusions should not be considered personal counsel for issues students are
facing or are involved in.
Course Grade
There will be three exams and a non-cumulative final. The exam contents will be comprised
of the text material, class lectures and activities. It may not be possible to cover all of the
material during lecture, so students will be responsible for all textbook material assigned
even if not covered by the instructor. The lowest score of the three exams will be dropped
(including a missed exam due to travel, religious holiday, illness, work/personal reasons,
etc.). There are no make-up exams. A zero grade due to cheating will NOT be dropped.
The final exam will not be dropped. A #2 pencil and Scantron Form No. 882-E are required
for all exams.
Grading Scale

Points

Final Grade Scale

Exam 1

50

A = 90%- 100%

Exam 2

50

B = 80% - 89%

100

C = 70% - 79%

Case Study

40

D = 60% - 69%

International-Cultural Assignment

60

F= 59% - 0%

Final (non-cumulative)

Total Points

300

Case Study (40 Points):

Review case study Google from Appendix, page 322. Each student is required to submit a
written assignment (in their own words) to answer questions number four and six from the
case. The written assignment needs to have a minimum of 200 words per question, typed
using size 12 font, with the student name, class, and date on the top left side of the paper.
Other case studies may be discussed in class or in team settings during class.

International Cultural Differences Assignment and Class Discussion (60 Points):

Each student is to select a country and submit their choice to the instructor. If another
student has already selected that country, student will be asked to select another country.
Research and submit a written assignment in your own words discussing selected countrys
culture, how it impacts human resource needs and policies in the workplace. Please compare
and contrast the countrys human resource policies and practices to those in the U.S. This
assignment needs to be approximately 400-600 words, size 12 font, with the student name,
class, and date of presentation on the top left side of the paper. Five points will be deducted
if the student does not present to class. Late assignments will only be accepted one class
session after the due date (Ten points will be deducted for late work).
*This syllabus is subject to change throughout the semester at the instructors
discretion; changes will be discussed. As time permits, class may include
additional activities such as case analysis, discussions based on concepts taught,
articles, videos and current topics related to Human Resources.
Contacts from Class

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Course Schedule- Thursdays, 7:00-10:10 pm

Day

Week

Topic

Chapter

Sept. 3

Course requirements and grade criteria.

Managing Strategic Human Resources Today

Sept. 10

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Sept. 17

Personnel Planning, Recruiting and Talent Management

Sept. 24

Testing and Selecting Employees

Exam 1: Chapter 1-2

Oct. 1

Oct. 8

Performance Management, Appraisals, and Careers

Exam 2: Chapter 3-4

Oct. 15

Compensating Employees

Oct. 22

Managing Employee Ethics, Engagement, Retention, and

Fair Treatment
Exam 3: Chapters 5-6

Oct. 29

10

Managing Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Nov. 5

11

Managing Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Due: Case Study

Nov. 12

12

Nov. 19

13

Nov. 26

14

Dec. 3

15

Due: International Cultural Assignment

Dec. 10

16

Review

Dec. 17

17

FINAL EXAM (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10) at 7:30 p.m

Location: BUS 3208

Training and Developing Employees

Protecting Safety and Health

Protecting Safety and Health

HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving - College Closed

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