HRM 100: Principles and Functions of HRM Syllabus

Fall Semester 2023 (4 credit course)

CLASS MEETINGS:
August 28 - December 15
Tuesdays 5:00pm - 7:50pm via Zoom

INSTRUCTOR:
Professor Eliicia Villasenor (she/her)
eliicia.villasenor@cgu.edu

OFFICE HOURS AND COMMUNICATION:

Thursdays 1:00pm-4:00pm or by appointment. The best way to get in touch is through email
eliiciavillasenor@cgu.edu. I will respond within 1-2 business days.

INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Professor Eliicia Villasenor received her BA in Organizational Leadership from Arizona State
University, and an MS in Positive Human Resource Management from Claremont Graduate
University. She was in the Army National Guard for eight years, is a mom to a son, a step
daughter, some chickens, goats and two dogs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
HRM 100 is an introduction course to human resources where we will dive into the basic
principles and policies of human resources as well as the fundamentals of HRM. Students will
also have an opportunity to learn briefly about the many facets of HR. Students will learn how to
develop and create a job description, and how to facilitate a hiring interview.

DEI STATEMENT:
I am committed to teaching this course in an inclusive, equity minded-way. I aim to create an
environment where students feel welcome and comfortable. This course should be a place
where students grow as professionals and human beings, develop skills, and empower one
another. I am open to being corrected and I appreciate feedback, so if you feel like I am not
meeting expectations please reach out to me.

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course students should be able to:
1. Articulate the functions, basic principles and the different facets of HR. Students will
have an idea of which area of HR would be a professional fit for them by learning about
each area of HR and writing a reflective essay discussing the area that interests them
most and why.
2. Identify each part of a job description, the importance of a well designed job description,
and how it is formatted. Students will know what resources can be utilized to assist in
creating a job description and create a job description for any position of choice.
 3. Understand the reason for interviews, the different styles of interviews and know which
questions to ask based on the position they are interviewing for. In groups of 2 students
will conduct mock interviews.
4. Enhance professional skills and end the course as confident and knowledgeable HR
professionals. Students will demonstrate proficiency of the class by completing a final
exam at the end of the course.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS:

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (9th Ed.) by Raymond A. Noe, John R.
Hollenbeck, Barry A. Gerhart, 2021.
This book is available as an ebook or physical book on Amazon: Fundamentals of Human
Resources Amazon Link it is also available for viewing through the university library.

Human Resource Management(16th Ed.) by Gary Dessler available for viewing through the
university’s library

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
We are all adults in this course. As students, you will get out what you put in. I am here to
help you succeed. Attending every class is highly recommended, but not required. Please do
not come to class if you are sick. If you need a mental health day, I will accommodate that. I
want students to feel like their best selves when attending class!I just ask that you come to
class ready and willing to learn. There is no grade for participation, but I do encourage it. I
would like to hear everyone’s thoughts about the readings and materials, and do not expect
you to be an expert in order to participate.

OVERALL COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING SCALE:

● Weekly discussions are worth 10% of the final course grade. Every week students
will be tasked with reading an HR news article, blog or TED Talk of their choice.
● Area of HR Essay is worth 10% of the final course grade. Students will study the
different areas of HR and write a reflective essay on the area of HR that interests them
most and why.
● Job description assignment is worth a total of 25% of the final course grade. This
assignment will be broken into two sections.
○ Students will be required to select a company and position to create a job
description for. Throughout the first half of the course students will learn about
the steps, tools and services that can be used to assist in creating a job
description. Students will then submit a written paper stating why they chose their
specific company and position. This is worth 10% of the final course grade.
○ Students will then submit a create their final job description using the tools and
services learned about in class. This is worth 15% of the final course grade.
● Mock interview assignment is worth 15% of the final course grade. Students will
use what they researched for the job description and create hiring interview questions for
that company and position. In groups of two mock interviews will be conducted during
 class (one student as the interviewer and the other as the interviewee. Then they will
switch.) The “interviewee” will complete a small 5 question review rating the “interviewer”
on their questions and process; these results will count towards student grade.
● Final Exam is worth 30% of the final grade. Students will complete a 3 question short
response exam. Questions will be open ended. This will be a take home, open book,
open note exam. There will be no class held on the last scheduled day of class as this
will be a day students can dedicate to completing their exams.
● Extra Credit opportunities will be worth 10 points each. Students will have two
opportunities to receive extra credit during the course. The first opportunity will involve
attending an HR webinar, event or watching a TED Talk about HR and writing a 1-2 page
reflection paper. The second opportunity will involve completing the end of the course
teaching evaluation. I encourage this evaluation so I can grow and know how to make
this class better for students in the future.

ATTENDANCE:
Students (auditing or attending for credit) are encouraged to attend every class. If you are
unable to attend a class, please email the professor in advance. All classes will be recorded and
uploaded to Canvas. All religious, health, and disability related reasons for absences will be
excused.

COURSE SCHEDULE/SUMMARY OF DUE DATES:

● All assignments should be submitted to Canvas.
● Total points possible in the class are 200 points.
● Late assignments will lose 10 points for every day it is late.
● All assignments are formative with the exception of the mock interview, which is
summative.

Class Date Lesson Plan Due Homework

Module 1: August 29 Introductions, Introduction Read Ch 1 of
overview of class Discussion Post textbook
syllabus, upcoming 11:59pm Fundamentals of HR
assignments, and
expectations Discussion #2

Module 2: September Discuss Ch 1 of Discussion Post #2 Read Ch 2 of

05 textbook 11:59pm Textbook
Fundamentals of HR
Share responses for
discussion posts Discussion Post #3

Overview into the 7

Fundamentals of HR

Module 3: September Discuss Ch 2 of Discussion Post #3 Read Ch 3 of

12 textbook 11:59pm textbook
Fundamentals of HR
 Share responses for
discussion posts Area of HR Essay
due next class at
Overview of 11:59pm
Recruitment and
Selection Process. Discussion Post #4

Analyzing different
areas and jobs within
HR

Module 4: September Discuss Ch 3 of Discussion Post #4 Read Ch 4 of

19 textbook 11:59pm textbook
Fundamentals of HR
Share discussion Area of HR Essay
responses and Areas due 11:59pm Discussion Post #5
of HR Essay

Learn about the

aspects of a Job
description and how
that is determined

Module 5: September Discuss Ch 4 of Discussion Post #5 Read Ch 1 of Human

26 textbook 11:59pm Resource
Management
Share discussion
responses Discussion Post #6

Learn about the tools,

services and
websites used to
create job description

Module 6: October 3 Discuss Ch 1 of Discussion Post #6 Read Ch 2 of Human

textbook 11:59pm Resource
Management
Share discussion
responses Discussion Post #7

Observe and analyze

job descriptions in
groups and present
what is efficient and
what needs
improvements

Module 7: October 10 Discuss Ch 2 of Discussion Post #7 Read Ch 3 of Human

textbook 11:59pm Resource
Management
 Share discussion
responses Job Description Pt 1
due next class by
Overview of hiring 11:59pm
and interview styles
and interview Discussion Post #8
questions

Module 8: October 17 Discuss Ch 3 of Discussion Post #8 Read Ch 4 of Human

textbook 11:59pm Resource
Management
Share discussion Job Description Pt 1
responses due at 11:59pm Discussion Post #9

Overview of
Performance
Management

Module 9: October 24 Discuss Ch 4 of Discussion Post #9 Read Ch 5 of Human

textbook 11:59pm Resource
Management
Share discussion
responses Discussion Post #10

Overview of Learning
& Development

Module 10: October Discuss Ch 5 of Discussion Post #10 Read Ch 6 of Human

31 textbook 11:59pm Resource
Management
Share discussion Job Description Pt 2
responses due at 11:59pm Discussion Post #11

Choose groups (2-3)

for mock interview
assignment and
begin prepping for
the assignment

Module 11: Discuss Ch 6 of Discussion Post #11 Read Ch 7 of Human

November 7 textbook 11:59pm Resource
Management
Share discussion
responses Mock interview
Overview of assignment due by
Succession Planning next class

Discussion Post #12

Module 12: Discuss Ch 7 of Discussion Post #12 Read Ch 8 of Human

November 14 textbook 11:59pm Resource
Management
Share discussion Mock interviews due
responses and performed in Discussion Post #13
class
Overview of
Compensation &
Benefits

November 21 (no Enjoy Fall break!

class, Fall break)

Module 13: Discuss Ch 8 of Final Discussion Post Read Ch 9 of Human

November 28 textbook #13 due 11:59pm Resource
Management
Share discussion
responses Study for final

Overview of HRIS
systems and HR
analytics

Module 14: Discuss Ch 9 of Final Exam released

December 5 textbook at the end of class
and due Dec 15 at
Share discussion 11:59pm
responses

Final review &

questions

Module 15: Course time Get the final in by Enjoy winter break!
December 12 dedicated to final Dec 15 11:59pm!
questions and time to
work on Final Exam

Assignment Due Points Weight

Discussion Posts Every week, the day 40 20%
of class at 11:59pm

Area of HR Essay 09/19/2023 at 20 10%

11:59pm

Job description Pt. 1 10/17/2023 at 20 10%

11:59pm

Job description Pt. 2 10/31/2023 at 30 15%

11:59pm
 Mock interview 11/14/2023 at 30 15%
11:59pm

Final Exam 12/12/2023 at 60 30%

11:59pm

GRADING SCALE:
Your grade will be calculated using the following scale:
A or A - = 90-100% exceptional performance, complete mastery of course material
B or B- = 80-89% complete mastery of course material, acceptable
C or C- = 70-79% not at the level expected by course or program
U = <70% unsatisfactory work, no credit given

COURSE POLICIES:
The university policies apply to each class. Students are encouraged to review their student
handbook for their program which can be found on the Registrar's webpage
http://www.cgu.edu/registrar. The protocols defined by the university Student Conduct Code
must be upheld in all classes.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

The university is committed to offering auxiliary aids and services to students with verifiable
disabilities, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If accommodations are required students must contact
the Office of Disability Services and register with them as early as possible. Accommodations
can be implemented in the classroom through an Accomodation(s) letter. Resources can be
found at http://www.cgu.edu/pages/1154.asp

STUDENT RESOURCES:
● Mental Health Resources:
If you ever find yourself struggling please do not hesitate to reach out. CGU offers
campus resources through the Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services
(MCAPS). MCAPS is committed to providing mental health services for all students. If
you ever need or want to utilize these resources you can reach out by phone
(909)621-8482, after hours (909)627-2000 or in person at Tranquada Student Services
Center, 1st floor, 757 College Way, Claremont, CA.
● Title IX:
If I find myself being aware of ANY violation of our gender-based misconduct policy
(rape, sexual assault ,dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking) I am required to
notify the university’s Title IX Coordinator at deanof.students@cgu.edu or
(909)607-9448. If ant student wishes to speak with someone for these matters they may
contact: EmPOWER (909)607-2689, MCAPS (909)621-8685, or The Chaplains of the
Claremont Colleges (909)621-8685.
● Campus Security:
24/7 campus security is available at (909)607-2000
● Office of Information Technology (OIT):
OIT offers helpdesk support with CGU wireless access and email issues. They also have
resources available at https://my.cgu.edu/it/
● Center For Writing and Rhetoric (CWR):
CWR offers assistance with graduate-level writing no matter where you are in the
process. This center is not only a remediation of your writing, but provides consultation
to improve your academic work. CWR can assist in planning, outlining, drafting, and final
review of documents and presentations for course work, conferences and publications.
https://my.cgu.edu/writing-rhetoric/
● College Library:
The Claremont Colleges Library has resources to support your academic work. Students
can utilize the library for course work and research access and use data-bases for
articles, books, and data sets. The library also offers workshops and 1-1 consultations
with students as well. https://library.claremont.edu/