HUMAN RESORCE MANAGEMENT
MANA3320-FALL 2012
Instructor: Joe EwenPhone: (817) 272-3852
Office CoBA 206Email:
Office Hours: T and Tr 2-3:00P or by appointment
Class Schedule:
MANA3320-002TTr11:00-12:20pCoBA 150
TEXT
Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart and Wright.Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. Fourth Edition
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is an introduction to the field of human resource managementfrom a theoretical and applied perspective. For students with an aspiration to work as an HR Generalist the material reviewed will provide a comprehensive overview of the scope of Human Relations Management and its role in business organizations. For students interested in focusing on some specific aspect of Human Relations Management the class will serve as an overview of the functions performed in HR and provide a road map to the somewhat more narrowly defined functions of a Human Relations Department.
When you have finished the course, at a minimum, you will be able to:
- Describe the Human Resource Environment
- Develop a strategy for acquiring and preparing human resources
- Assess performance and understand the strategic importance of developing employees
Exams: There will be five exams, each of which will be 50 multiple choice questions. There will be no makeup exams under any circumstance. If you miss an exam you will receive a 0 on that exam. Test material will come from the text book and lectures. Exams are not cumulative. The lowest score of the five exams will be dropped from the final grade average calculation.
In addition students may earn up to 5 points added to the final grade determination for class attendance and participation. A point will be awarded based upon random attendance checks (sign-in).
FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION
Grade:Percentage:
A90-100
B80-89
C70-79
D60-69
F0-59
Grades are based solely on tests and attendance/participation and are non-negotiable. Please also note that there will be no opportunity to do extra work in order to improve your final grade.
Attendance and Participation: Will be based upon being in class and having read the material assigned for that class in advance of meeting the class and participation in class discussion.
WEB ACCESS
All students are required to gain access and visit the course website. This site will provide you with all course documents, including the syllabus, course schedule, assignments, lecture slides, course announcements, and grade information. You will find the course syllabus and tentative class schedule and power-point slides of the lecture on the Department of Management Homepage. (uta.edu/management) Select faculty, drop down and select my name/picture.
COMMUNICATON VIA EMAIL
As per university policy, to protect your privacy student inquiries will only be responded to if they originate from a UTA email account. You are encouraged to check your school email account frequently to ensure timely communications.
I can be reached at .
ACCADEMIC DISHONESTY:
It is the philosophy of the University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons found guilty of academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.
“Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts.” (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22).
DISABILIY POLICY:
If you require accommodations for a disability, please consult with me at the beginning of the semester. Faculty members are required by law to provide “reasonable accommodation” to students with disabilities, but it is yourresponsibility to inform me of your disability at the beginning of the semester and provide me with documentation authorizing the specific accommodation. Student services at UTA include the Office for Students with Disabilities (located in the lower level of the University Center ) which is responsible for verifying and implementing accommodations to ensure equal opportunity in all programs and activities.
DROP POLICIES:
It is the student’s responsibility to complete the course or withdraw from the course in accordance with University regulations. You are strongly encouraged to verify your grade status before dropping a course after the first withdrawal date. It is also the student’s responsibility to determine whether it is a good idea to drop the class. A student who drops after the first withdrawal date may receive an “F” in the course if the student is failing at the time the course is dropped.
The last day to drop with an automatic “W” for the Fall Semester 2012 is October 31st.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
The University supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. They include learning assistance, development education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at (818)272 6107 for more information and appropriate referrals.
CLASS DISRUPTIONS:
Please refrain from disrupting the class by carrying on personal conversations, taking cell phone calls or pages during class time. If an emergency requires you to have a cell phone or pager turned on during class please alert me beforehand. Otherwise have communications devices silenced during class. If you disrupt class in any fashion, please do not be offended when I ask you to leave the classroom.
CLASS CHANGES:
Any changes in the published class schedule or the class syllabus will be announced in class and/or via email. You are responsible for being aware of any changes, regardless of whether you were able to attend class when such changes may have been announced.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Ewen is a Lecturer in the Management Department at the University of Texas at Arlington. He teaches courses in organizational behavior, management process theory, and human resources. His academic credentials include a BBA from UTA, an MBA from TCU, and post graduate studies toward a PhD in administration at UTA. He has also served on the adjunct faculty at Tarrant County Collegeand Midwestern State University. Prior to his retirement as a Vice President of AT&T in 2008, his business career included business ownership, and a consulting practice. His community service includes eight years as a member of the Arlington City Council, two terms as Chair of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Six years as President of the Arlington Sports Development Authority for the Ballpark in Arlington and a term as a Division Chair of the Tarrant County United Way. He has also served as the chair of the Arlington YMCA and Cross Timbers District of the Boy Scouts of America. He is a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International and a United States Marine.