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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE

HUMAN RESOURCES SELECTION

AND COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT 439

John L. Gilbert, J.D.

 

SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course addresses theory and practice of human resource selection and compensation and benefit programs.

TEXTS

Human Resources Selection, Gatewood and Field, 4th Edition, 1998, The Dryden Press (G)

Compensation Decision Making, Bergmann and Scarpello, 4th Edition, 2001, Harcourt, Inc. (B)

COURSE SCHEDULE

Introduction to Course

Introduction to Selection

Legal Issues in Selection G: 1 & 2

Measurement

Reliability and Validity

Selection Strategy G: 3, 4, 5, & 6

Job Analysis G: 7, 8 & 9

Interviews

Ability Tests G: 12 & 13

Personality Assessment

Performance Testing G: 14 & 15 B: 11

Other Testing

Performance Measurement G: 16 & 17

EXAM #1: Selection

Introduction to Compensation

Compensation Strategy B: 1 & 2

Theory: Economic

Workers

Institutional Constraints

Legal Issues in Compensation B: 3, 4, 5 & 6

Job Evaluation

Job Pricing B: 8 & 9

Pay Structure B: 10

Benefits B: 12 & 13

Compensation Management B: 14

Special Issues in Compensation B: 15

EXAM #2: Compensation

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Since we only meet weekly, students are expected to attend class, be on time, and be prepared. Class participation and discussion is expected. Grading will reflect attendance and participation.

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

COURSE PROJECTS

Throughout the semester students will be assigned projects such as problems or cases, some of which may require a class presentation. These may be carried out on a team basis. These projects will be developed and discussed in class to be prepared outside of class.

GRADING

Exam #1: 30%

Exam #2: 30%

Course Exercises: 25%

Class Attendance and Participation: 15%

MISCELLANEOUS

Office: FH 2133

Hours: Before class and by appointment

Phone #s: SIUE Office: 650-2707

Law Office: 277-2400

E-mail address: jgilbert@hinshawlaw.com or jgilber@siue.edu

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