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This course is designed to provide knowledge of the fundamental concepts of human resource management (HRM), i.e. theories, practices, components and features of the employment relationship.

TEXT

Dessler, Human Resource Management, 8^th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2000.

READINGS & TOPICS COVERED

RESEARCH PAPER

1. A ten (10) page (text) research paper will be due at Session 14. Select an HRM topic of interest to you about which to write.

2. Your paper must contain a detailed bibliography or reference section which is in addition to the ten (10) pages of text. Footnotes may be used but you must provide an appropriate reference section. Citations to sources must be complete so that any reader can locate the sources.

3. Your paper must have at least six (6) sources for your citations. Avoid lengthy quotes. The textbook does not count as a source.

4. The paper should contain your analysis of the issue involved. The following format is suggested although not required:

Section I: Identification of Topic and Issues (or Problem)
Section II: Presentation of Facts/Evidence – Research
Section III: Conclusions or Positions
Section IV: Support for III (Drawn from Research)

5. Please proofread very carefully. See section regarding the Fatal Errors Policy of the School of Business.

GRADING

Exam #1: 15%
Exam #2: 15%
Exam #3: 15%
Research Paper: 25%
Attendance, Participation, & Team Project: 15%

*Exams are non-cumulative

Students are reminded of SIUE requirements regarding academic ethics and cheating, including plagiarism. Violations of applicable regulations and policies will not be tolerated.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Since we only meet weekly, please come to class on time and be prepared. Class discussion, participation, and case studies and problems will be conducted at each session through teams.

MISCELLANEOUS

Office: FH 2133
Hours: Before class
Phone #s: SIUE Office: 650-2707
Law Office: 277-2400
E-mail address: jgilber@siue.edu

FATAL ERROR POLICY

A. Business students must practice professional standards in their writing. The research paper must meet minimal standards. The standards address spelling, punctuation, format, and usage and grammar.

Fatal errors are defined as:

1. Each misspelling;
2. Sentence fragments;
3. Run-on sentences;
4. Serious mistakes in capitalization;
5. Serious mistakes in punctuation that could inhibit understanding;
6. Errors in tense or subject and verb agreement;
7. Lack of conformity with assignment format;
8. Other serious errors which could inhibit understanding.

B. Papers with more than three fatal errors marked on any one page are unacceptable and will be returned to the student without a grade. Many fatal errors can be avoided by using facilities in a computer and SIUE writing labs. If you are not sure how to address these matters, you can seek advice from the staff in the SIUE Writing Center.

C. Late papers will not be accepted and a grade of "E" will be assigned for the project.