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BUS 250 – 002/032: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

COURSE OUTLINE

Semester: WINTER 2022

Class Time: TUESDAY & THURSDAY; 8:30 – 9:45AM

Class Room #: ED 616

Instructor: CAROLINE GRAVES

Phone: (306) 550-2845

Email: CAROLINE.GRAVES@UREGINA.CA

UR Courses: UR Courses will be used for this course

Office Hours:

Virtual office hours are available. Virtual office hours will be held as a

safety precaution to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Special Needs:

If there is any student in this course who, because of a disability, may

have a need for accommodations, please come and discuss this with me as

well as contacting the Coordinator of Special Needs Services at (306)

585-463l.

Pre-requisites:

BUS 100 (or ADMN 100) and BUS 260 (or ADMN 260)

Textbook:

Steen, S., Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B., Wright, P. (2016). Human

Resource Management (Fifth Canadian Edition). Canada: McGraw-Hill

Education.

Course

Description:

This introductory course addresses basic concepts and processes in the

field of human resource management. Topics include: human resource

planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, orientation, training and

development, performance management, compensation management,

workplace health and safety, and employee and labour relations.

Learning

Objectives:

Students who complete this course will demonstrate an understanding of:

The context of human resource management and its importance as

a strategic function and set of practices within organizations.

The legal context for human resource management and creating

safe and healthy workplaces.

Effective practices as it relates to: analyzing work and designing

jobs; recruitment and selection; training, learning, and

development; performance management; compensation; collective

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bargaining and labour relations; and, creating and sustaining high-

performance organizations.

Academic

Integrity:

As stated in the Hill and Levene Student Code of Professional &

Ethical Conduct, students agree to the following:

I will always conduct myself in an ethical manner and commit that:

Every assignment that I submit for University of Regina classes

will be my own work, or in the case of group submissions, the

work of my group members.

Every paper, report, reflection, journal, or other similar work that I

submit will properly acknowledge the source of ideas contained

therein.

Every exam or quiz that I write will be done with honesty and

integrity, following all University and instructor requirements.

Grading:

Assignment / Test: Due Date: % of

Course

Grade

“Experiencing HR” Assignment Feb. 3, 2022 10%

Midterm Exam Feb. 15, 2022 20%

Term Paper Mar. 31, 2022 30%

Group Presentation Mar. 31 & Apr. 5, 2022

(Apr. 7 – if necessary)

10%

Final Exam Apr. 26, 2022

7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.

30%

TOTAL: 100%

“Experiencing HR” Assignment (10%) – Due: Feb. 3, 2022

Students can complete this assignment individually or in groups of up to five (5) students.

You are responsible for determining your own groups. If a paper is submitted on behalf of a

group, all group members will receive the same grade.

The textbook describes many trends that are shaping human resource management.

Examples include the aging of the workforce and the impact of social media.

Identify three trends that interest you. These do not have to be limited to the trends discussed

in the textbook, but they do have to be shaping human resource management at the present

time.

Interview a human resource professional or a manager remotely about the trends that interest

you.

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In five (5) pages or less, identify and describe each trend you listed, and summarize what you

learned in the interview.

If your interviewee noted negative impacts related to the trends, suggest how HR

professionals may be able to help the organization in response.

If your interviewee indicated positive impacts, explain this and elaborate on whether or not

you believe the positives can be enhanced.

Use 12-point Times New Roman font, one-and-a-half line spacing, one-inch margins, and

include page numbers.

A grading rubric will be posted to UR Courses.

Midterm Exam (20%): Feb. 15, 2022

The midterm exam is closed-book and will occur in class on February 15, 2022.

The midterm exam will cover all material discussed in class and assigned up to that time in

the semester.

No make-up midterm exams will be offered. If you miss the midterm exam for a reason

approved by the instructor, 20% will be added to other assignments/exams, as discussed and

agreed upon with the instructor.

Term Paper (30%) – Due: Mar. 31, 2022

In groups assigned by the instructor, you will prepare a term paper on a human resource-

related topic of your choice.

Your paper is to be a maximum of 12 pages.

The title page, referencing, and appendices do not count towards the total page count.

Use Times New Roman 12-point font, 1-inch margins, one-and-a-half line spacing, and

include page numbers.

Additional details regarding this assignment will be posted on our UR Courses site and

discussed in class.

A grading rubric will also be posted to UR Courses.

You will have the opportunity to complete confidential peer evaluations, which will be

considered in the grading process

Group Presentation (10%) – Mar. 31 & Apr. 5, 2022 (Apr. 7, if necessary)

In the same groups you worked in to complete your term paper, you will present to the class.

You will be evaluated on the content of the presentation as well as such factors as the

structure, clarity, and organization of the presentation; eye contact and audibility; effective

use of presentation aids (e.g., PowerPoint presentations); and, interaction and involvement

with the class.

Each group will be given a total of 10 minutes for their presentation, which will include time

for questions and answers.

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Final Exam (30%): Apr. 26, 2022 (7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.)

The final exam is a comprehensive, closed-book exam. It will cover material from the textbook and information discussed in class.

Requirements/ Regulations:

Students and instructors are required to wear a mask in the classroom. Failure to do

so will result in being asked to leave.

Your presence will make a big difference to the dynamics of the class and the degree of

learning that occurs. Therefore, you are expected to attend class regularly, on time, remain

for the whole period, and make a positive contribution while present.

All students are expected to participate constructively in class activities. This could consist

of, but is not limited to, contributing to class discussions, presenting solutions to assigned

exercises, describing work experiences related to topics raised in class, making perceptive

comments or asking appropriate questions, bringing in newspaper or magazine clippings of

interest to the class, etc.

Examinations may reference all text and in-class content. Should you miss a particular class,

it is your responsibility to obtain notes, assigned activities, handouts, etc. from another class

member.

Log into UR Courses regularly to check for e-mails or any course-related announcements.

Students are responsible for bringing appropriate material for class that may be posted on

UR courses or as noted in the course outline.

Late assignments will be penalized 10% for each day that they are late. Late assignments

will not be accepted after five (5) days unless there are extenuating circumstances that have

been discussed with the instructor prior to the assignment deadline and the instructor has

agreed to extend the deadline.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Jan. 6 Introductions and Review of Course Outline

Jan. 11 & 13

Chapter 1 – Strategies, Trends, and Opportunities for Human

Resource Management

Jan. 18 & 20 Chapter 2 – The Legal Context for HRM and Creating Safe and

Healthy Workplaces

Jan. 25 & 27 Chapter 3 – Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Feb. 1 & 3 Chapter 4 – Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

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Feb. 3 “Experiencing HR” Assignment Due

Feb. 8 & 10 Chapter 5 – Selecting Employees

Review for Midterm Exam

Feb. 15 Midterm Exam

Feb. 17 Chapter 6 – Training, Learning, and Development

Feb. 21 - 26 Family Day/Winter Reading Week – No Class

Mar. 1 Chapter 6 – Training, Learning, and Development Cont’d.

Mar. 3 & 8 Chapter 7 – Managing Employees’ Performance

Mar. 10 & 15 Chapter 8 – Total Rewards

Mar. 17 & 22 Chapter 9 – Labour Relations

Mar. 24 & 29 Chapter 10 – Managing Human Resources Globally

Chapter 11 – Creating and Sustaining High-Performance

Organizations

Mar. 31 Term Paper Due

Mar. 31 & Apr. 5

(Apr. 7, if necessary)

Group Presentations

Apr. 7 Conclude and Review for Final Exam

Apr. 26

(7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.)

Final Exam

Please Note: Class activities may occur that are not reflected on the class schedule, and

adjustments may be necessary.

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