This course begins with the premise that people are a firm's most important resource, and that the management of this critical resource ultimately determines the success or failure of the organization. This class exposes cadets to theories and concepts of Human Resource Management (HRM). More broadly, it encompasses topics associated with strategically managing human capital to support the performance objectives of an organization. This course combines explanations of theory with practical lessons that help frame decision making related to HR issues from the perspective of a General Manager (GM). By analyzing HRM practices and organizational outcomes through presented theory and case studies, cadets learn how to apply HRM concepts to positively influence the success of any organization. This course is required for cadets pursuing the Management major.
This course begins with the premise that people are a firm's most important resource; and that the management of this critical resource ultimately determines the success or failure of the organization. The course examines the behavioral science principles used to foster the creation of effective work environments -- environments specifically designed to elicit motivation, commitment, productivity and satisfaction. The course gives special attention to how human resource management (HRM) practices can give a firm a Competitive Advantage by using High Performance Work Systems, tending to Stakeholders' needs (customers, employees, stockholders, and the community) and through strategic Globalization. By analyzing HRM practices in terms of these three critical organizational outcomes, students learn how to apply HRM concepts to positively influence the success of the organization.
This course begins with the premise that people are a firm's most important resource; and that the management of this critical resource ultimately determines the success or failure of the organization. The course examines the behavioral science principles used to foster the creation of effective work environments -- environments specifically designed to elicit motivation, commitment, productivity and satisfaction. The course gives special attention to how human resource management (HRM) practices can give a firm a Competitive Advantage by using High Performance Work Systems, tending to Stakeholders' needs (customers, employees, stockholders, and the community) and through strategic Globalization. By analyzing HRM practices in terms of these three critical organizational outcomes, students learn how to apply HRM concepts to positively influence the success of the organization.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
PL381 includes a semester-long project which focuses on sustaining and/or improving a real-world firm by applying the course material to a situation.
