Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0063
Organization's ID:
HRM201
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced (52 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Human Resources Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an overview of human resources management (HRM) as it is understood today. It illustrates the dynamic interaction of the personnel functions with each other and with the objectives of an organization.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the elements of human resource management, including labor considerations, regulation, and management of workflow
  • Identify the aspects of employee, career, and turnover management
  • Explain how companies should prepare for and implement HRM to hire new employees and create training programs
  • Summarize how employees are paid, including legal requirements, performance-based pay, commissions, salaries, and benefits
  • Describe other HRM functions including collective bargaining, labor relations, global HRM, and building a high-performance organization

General Topics:

  • The human resource environment
  • Acquiring and preparing human resources
  • Assessing performance and developing employees
  • Compensating human resources
  • Meeting other HR goals
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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