1 AEB 4424 Managing Human Resources Instructor: Ms. Jane Bachelor Tentative Course Outline—Spring 2014 MILESTONE COURSE DATES (Subject to Change) Classes Begin January 6 Add/Drop January 6-10 Adobe Connect Class Session #1 Week 2—January 16 3:30pm-4:30pm EST Adobe Connect Class Session #2 Week 5—February 5 3:00pm-4:00pm EST Career Planning Exercises Due Week 5— February 9 Resume Project Due Week 6—February 16 Mid-Course Extra Credit Feedback Due Week 6—February 16 Feedback Posted for Resume Project Week 8—March 2 Spring Break Week 9—March 3-9 Adobe Connect Class Session #3 Week 10—March 13 3:00pm-4:00pm EST Resume Resubmission Due Week 10— March 16 Midterm Exam Week 11—March 23 Adobe Connect Class Session #4 Week 13—April 1 6:30pm-7:30pm EST Online GatorRater Course Evaluations Available April -- TBD during Weeks 14 & 15 Course Semester-End Extra Credit Feedback Due Week 15—April 20 Classes End Week 16—April 23 Reading Days Week 16—April 24-25 Comprehensive Final Exam Due Week 16—April 27
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AEB 4424 Managing Human Resources
Instructor: Ms. Jane Bachelor Tentative Course Outline—Spring 2014
MILESTONE COURSE DATES (Subject to Change)
Classes Begin January 6
Add/Drop January 6-10
Adobe Connect Class Session #1 Week 2—January 16 3:30pm-4:30pm EST
Adobe Connect Class Session #2 Week 5—February 5 3:00pm-4:00pm EST
Career Planning Exercises Due Week 5— February 9
Resume Project Due Week 6—February 16
Mid-Course Extra Credit Feedback Due Week 6—February 16
Feedback Posted for Resume Project Week 8—March 2
Spring Break Week 9—March 3-9
Adobe Connect Class Session #3 Week 10—March 13 3:00pm-4:00pm EST
Resume Resubmission Due Week 10— March 16
Midterm Exam Week 11—March 23
Adobe Connect Class Session #4 Week 13—April 1 6:30pm-7:30pm EST
Online GatorRater Course Evaluations Available
April -- TBD during Weeks 14 & 15
Course Semester-End Extra Credit Feedback Due
Week 15—April 20
Classes End Week 16—April 23
Reading Days Week 16—April 24-25
Comprehensive Final Exam Due Week 16—April 27
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AEB 4424: Managing Human Resources Instructor: Ms. Jane Bachelor
Tentative Course Outline—Spring 2014
UF HELP DESK NOTE: If you experience technical difficulties while taking the assessments or exams, you MUST obtain a Trouble Ticket from the UF Help Desk, with date and time stamp, to receive the opportunity to complete assessments or exams. Absolutely no exceptions! TECHNONOGY/INTERNET CONNECTION NOTE: Do not rely on a wireless connection when taking assessments or exams. It is strongly recommended that you use a wired network-connected computer for a more stable internet connection.
NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, all Assignments are due on Sundays
at 6pm (EST), in sync with when the UF HELP DESK closes
DATE SUBTOPICS
Week 1
1/06/14-1/19/14*
DROP/ADD 1/06/14 to
1/10/14
*NOTE: Week 1 Assignments
remain open for 2 weeks due to Drop-Add during
Week 1
Topics:
Perform Firefox Internet “Check and Speed Test” found in “Course Introduction” in Sakai
DATE SUBTOPICS Register to participate in Adobe Connect Q & A Discussion #1
o Virtual class meeting will take place in WEEK 2 o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the
scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held
Week 2
1/13/14-1/19/14
*NOTE: Week 1 Assignments
remain open for 2 weeks due to Drop-Add during
Week 1
Topics: Textbook Chapter 1 Chapter 1: The Challenge of Human Resources Management Textbook Chapter 2
Chapter 2: Strategy and Human Resources Planning Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentations.
Chapter 1: The Challenge of Human Resources Management Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations
Chapter 2: Strategy and Human Resources Planning Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations
Readings/Videos:
Hertzberg’s Theory of Motivation video ADOBE CONNECT DISCUSSION #1/Q & A
Thursday, January 16 from 3:30pm-4:30pm EST
Discussion Topics: Course Introduction, What’s Unique about an On-Line Course, How Sakai and Aplia work; Video posting techniques —YOUR questions about this course—Extra Credit Opportunity
o Complete Student Questionnaire for Extra Credit from Discussion Session #1
Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai prior to meeting
o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the
scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held
o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)
o The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session
View the Adobe Connect Recording Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
DATE SUBTOPICS Read textbook chapters and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentations.
Watch Hertzberg’s Theory of Motivation video
Aplia Chapter 1: Complete “The Challenge of Human Resources Management” Problem Set
Aplia Chapter 2: Complete “Strategy and Human Resources Planning” Problem Set
Complete online quiz for Chapter 1 in Sakai ’Assessments’
Complete online quiz for Chapter 2 in Sakai ’Assessments’
Read Case 5 “Returning Ethics to Putnam” and complete questions 1-3; submit via Sakai "Assignments".
o NOTE: Cases found in “Appendix” of hard-copy text; alternatively use Sakai hotlink “Cases PDF File; they are not available in the e-book.
Participate in ADOBE CONNECT Q & A Session #1 o Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai
prior to meeting o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session
NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held
o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)
o The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session
Complete Student Questionnaire #1 for Extra Credit from Adobe Connect Discussion Session #1; submit in ‘Assignments’
Week 3
1/20/14-1/26/14
Topic: Before starting the exercises and lecture in this chapter, complete Highlights in HRM 1, “Test Your Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity Law” found in textbook Textbook Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management
Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.
Chapter 3: The Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations
Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Complete Pre-Test: “Highlights in HRM 1:Test Your Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity Law” (found in textbook)
DATE SUBTOPICS Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.
Aplia Chapter 3: Complete “The Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management” Problem Set
Complete online quiz for Chapter 3 in Sakai ’Assessments’
Read Chapter 3, Case 2 “Misplaced Affections: Discharge for Sexual Harassment” and complete questions 1-3; submit via Sakai "Assignments"
Complete Post-Test: After reviewing the lecture and exercise materials in this chapter, re-take the “Highlights in HRM 1: Test Your Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity”
o Compare your pre-and-post-test results and write a paragraph of what you learned as a result of reviewing this week’s materials;
o Submit in “Assignments” in Sakai
Week 4
1/27/14-2/02/14
Topic: Textbook Chapter 4
Chapter 4: Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules
Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.
Chapter 4: Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules
Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations
Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.
Aplia Chapter 4: Complete “Job Analysis and Job Design” Problem Set
Complete online quiz for Chapter 4 in Sakai ’Assessments’
Read Chapter 4, Case 1 “Companies Learning to be Flexible” and complete questions 1-3, submit via Sakai "Assignments"
Register to participate in Adobe Connect Q & A Discussion #2 via Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool
o Virtual class meeting will take place in WEEK 5 NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held
Week 5
2/03/14-2/09/14
Topics: Career Planning and “Killer” Résumé Tips – Pre- Résumé Development Assignments Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.
Fred Ball Seminar (Recorded June 14, 2010): o Fred Ball Seminar Part 1 o Fred Ball Seminar Part 2 (Video clears up @ 00:28) o Fred Ball Seminar Part 3
Winning the Job (http://mycareercoach.me/career-stages/winning-the-job/ )
o Preparation for the Interview o Your Competencies and Accomplishments o Interview -- The structure, complexities and flows o Interview – Communication o Interview – The Interviewer’s content Agenda o Interview – Rapport Building o Final Preparations o Negotiation
Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Watch the Fred Ball Seminar (Parts 1-3) regarding key interviewing and job seeking tips
Read My Career Coach’s “Winning the Job” and all associated articles listed/hot linked from “Preparation for the Interview” through “Negotiation”
Read Chapter 6, Case 2 “Cleaning Up the ‘Resu-mess’” and complete questions 1-3; submit via Sakai "Assignments"
Week 9
3/04/14-3/10/14
DAYLIGHT SAVING TME
BEGINS 3/09/14
SPRING BREAK WEEK—NO ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK
Register to participate in Adobe Connect Q & A Discussion #3 via Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool
o Virtual class meeting will take place in WEEK 10 (after Spring Break)
o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held
Week 10
3/10/14-3/16/14
Topic: Textbook Chapter 7
Chapter 7: Training and Development Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.
Chapter 7: Training and Development Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations
Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.
Aplia Chapter 8: Complete “Appraising and Improving Performance” Problem Set
Complete online quiz for Chapter 8 in Sakai ’Assessments’
Read Case 7, “A Performance Appraisal Snafu” (linked in Sakai and also found in “Integrative Cases at end of textbook) and complete questions 1-4; submit via Sakai "Assignments"
Complete Chapter 8 Discussion Questions, Learning Outcome 1, 2 and 4; submit via Sakai "Assignments"
Register to participate in Adobe Connect Q & A Discussion #4 via Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool
o Virtual class meeting will take place in WEEK 13 o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled
session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held
Readings: “Executive Compensation: An Overview of Research on Corporate Practices and Proposed Reforms” by Michael Faulkender, Dalida Kadyrzhanova, N. Prabhala, and Lemma Senbet, University of Maryland, (A Morgan Stanley Publication, Winter 2010 Journal of Applied Corporate Finance Volume 22 No.1) ADOBE CONNECT DISCUSSION #4/Q & A
Tuesday, April 1 6:30-7:30pm EST
Discussion Topics: General Course Discussion, Final Exam, Course Evaluation Participation—YOUR questions about this course—Extra Credit Opportunity
Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai prior to meeting
Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled
session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held
Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)
The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session
View the Adobe Connect Recording Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Read textbook chapters and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentations.
Open and read each of the links under “Readings”
Aplia Chapter 9: Complete “Managing Compensation” Problem Set
Aplia Chapter 10: Complete “Pay-for-Performance: Incentive Rewards” Problem Set
Complete online quiz for Chapter 9 in Sakai ’Assessments’
Complete online quiz for Chapter 10 in Sakai ’Assessments’
Complete Chapter 9 HRM Experience “Why this Salary?” Questions 1-3; submit via Sakai "Assignments"
Complete Chapter 10 HRM Experience “Awarding Salary Increases”, Parts A through E; submit via Sakai "Assignments"
Chapter 11: Employee Benefits Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.
Chapter 11: Employee Benefits
Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations
Readings:
“Towers Perrin Health Care Cost Survey Shows Average Annual Per-Employee Cost of $9,660 in 2009 And the Health Care Affordability Gap Widens”, 2009 Health Care Cost Survey (Conducted Aug./Sept. 2008)
“Towers Perrin Health Care Cost Survey Shows Employer-Sponsored Medical Benefits Costs to Rise 7% in 2010 to over $10,000 for the First Time”, November 13, 2009
“What’s Next in Your Life? Baby Boomer ‘Retirement’ Facts”, WhatsNextInYourLife.com
“Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Implementation Timeline”, Marrs Maddocks & Associates Insurance Services, Inc.
“PPACA: A Brief Overview of the Law, Implementation, and Legal Challenges”, Congressional Research Service—H. Chaikind, C. Copeland, C.S. Redhead, J. Staman, March 2, 2011
Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Complete GATORRATOR Online Course Evaluations NOTE: EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES 1 & 2: DUE NOT LATER THAN END OF WEEK 15 (OPPORTUNITIES OPEN FOR 2 WEEKS) SEMESTER-END EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #1: After completing the Online Course Evaluation, submit a minimum of one positive and one area for improvement constructive comment regarding this online course. See detailed instructions in via Sakai “Discussions”
Complete Extra Credit discussion assignment to receive extra credit points
SEMESTER-END EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #2 : Complete online HR Online Course Materials Survey via Sakai “Assessments”:
Extra credit points will be assigned for completing the short online course survey regarding online materials.
Chapter 12: Promoting Safety and Health Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.
Chapter 12: Promoting Safety and Health Note Shells
Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations
Readings: Fla. Gov. wants to talk health care:
o http://www.gainesville.com/article/20121113/ARTICLES/121119837/1034?Title=Fla-gov-wants-to-talk-health-care-
Employers making few health plan changes before Obamacare begins: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/nov/26/surveys-show-employers-making-few-health-plan/
“Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Requiring Days Away From Work, 2010”, Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Department of Labor
“OSHA 2008 Year End Summary”, Occupational Safety and Health Administration; wellworkforce.com
DATE SUBTOPICS Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation. Open and read each of the links under “Readings” Aplia Chapter 12: “Promoting Safety and Health” Problem Set Complete online quiz for Chapter 12 in Sakai ’Assessments’ Threaded Discussion: Chapter 12 Discussion Question Learning
NOTE: EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES 1 & 2: DUE NOT LATER THAN END OF WEEK 15 (OPPORTUNITIES OPEN FOR 2 WEEKS) SEMESTER-END EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #1: After completing the Online Course Evaluation, submit a minimum of one positive and one area for improvement constructive comment regarding this online course. See detailed instructions in via Sakai “Discussions”
Complete Extra Credit discussion assignment to receive extra credit points
SEMESTER-END EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #2 : Complete online HR Online Course Materials Survey via Sakai “Assessments”:
Extra credit points will be assigned for completing the short online course survey regarding online materials.
Week 16
4/21/14-4/27/14
NOTE: THIS IS A SHORT WEEK; CLASSES END WEDNESDAY 4/23/13; READING DAYS: 4/24-25
Topics: ‘BEST PRACTICES’ FOR TAKING ONLINE TESTS FINAL EXAM -- Comprehensive Online Examination
Chapters 1 - 12 and discussions on Career Planning, Résumés, Cover Letters, Interviewing Techniques and all topics covered to date in this course.
Emphasis on Chapters covered since Midterm Exam—Chapters 8-12.
Exam is available via Sakai “Assessments” Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
Review ‘BEST PRACTICES’ FOR TAKING ONLINE TESTS via Sakai “Course Introduction”