Human Resources Management

Description

This course examines the Human Resource Management function and its strategic role in the corporate structure. Recruitment, selection, training and development administration, performance appraisal, succession planning, global aspects of HRM and current trends in Human Resource Management are among the topics included in the readings and class discussions. Case studies and role play related to HRM have a role in the learning process. At least one speaker from the industry is invited to class each semester as a means of connecting the student to the "real world" application of Human Resource Management. A comprehensive final project/paper is written and presented at the end of this class. Students are encouraged to write research papers suitable for submission to appropriate journals.

Program

MBA Marywood

Objectives

• This course examines the Human Resource Management function and its strategic role in the corporate structure. Recruitment, selection, training and development administration, performance appraisal, succession planning, global aspects of HRM and current trends in Human Resource Management are among the topics included in the readings and class discussions. Case studies and role play related to HRM have a role in the learning process. At least one speaker from the industry is invited to class each semester as a means of connecting the student to the "real world" application of Human Resource Management. A comprehensive final project/paper is written and presented at the end of this class. Students are encouraged to write research papers suitable for submission to appropriate journals.