01513/Human Resource Administration

0083. Organization and Management (3 s.h.) FS

(Formerly HRA 0103.)

Examines the functions and processes of management and organizational behavior, management decision-making, planning, design, and control. Topics include leadership, communication, ethics, diversity, motivation, performance appraisal, human resource management, international business, and how organizations plan and deal with their environment.

0093. Organization and Management - Honors (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisite: Composition C050. (Formerly 0193)

Open only to business designated honors students or with special permission. Examines the functions and processes of management and organizational behavior, management decision-making, planning, design, and control. Topics include leadership, communication, ethics, diversity, motivation, performance appraisal, human resource management, international business and how organizations plan and deal with their environment. Student participation in at least one group project required.

0200. Introduction to Human Resource Management (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: Human Resource Administration 0083. (Formerly 0103)

An overview of the human resource management function in organizations. Emphasis on the strategic management of human resources to achieve organizational objectives. Topics include human resource planning, legal environment, staffing, training, compensation, and labor relations, and current trends in human resource management.

0201. International Human Resource Management (3 s.h.) FS

Focuses on the role of the manager in international organizations and creates awareness of differing legal environments and societal attitudes. Relates national differences to functional areas of human resource management - staffing, compensation, training, and labor relations.

Note: Not for HRA majors or any student who has had HRA 0200.

0288. Co-op Experience in Human Resource Management (3 s.h.) FS

Students undertake a research project that integrates their current work experience with their classroom experience at Temple University. The results are reported in a paper prepared under the supervision of a faculty member. Arrangements are made through the Department of Human Resource Administration.

0310. Organizational Staffing and Career Management (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: HRA 0200.

Acquisition and development of human resources in organizations and career management for individuals. Emphasis on using computers to perform human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, socialization, career development , and withdrawal from work.

0315. Power, Influence and Negotiation (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: HRA 0083. (formerly 0103)

Examines how influence, power, and politics are related to effective negotiation and leadership; practical and ethical issues related to negotiating tactics and conflict management are addressed. Experiential and applied exercises facilitate learning effective supervisor and negotiator strategies.

0320. Managing People at Work (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: HRA 0083. (formerly 0103)

Critical management and administrative issues related to group and individual performance and their effective contribution toward organizational objectives. Specific strategies for successful self management, team building, and delegation will be e mphasized.

0330. Communicating in Organizations (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: HRA 0083 (formerly 0103).

Explores problems and opportunities associated with communication in an organizational setting. Emphasis will be placed on developing personal skills in interpersonal communication, as well as understanding the roles, methods and technologies of communication in today's organizations.

0340. Compensation Management (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: HRA 0200.

An applied examination of financial reward systems in organizations in the context of relevant theoretical and legal perspectives. Topics include job evaluation, pay surveys, incentives, pay equity, benefits, and compensation strategy.

0350. Human Resource Management and Public Policy (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: HRA 0200.

Investigates the nature and impact of government and other external forces on human resource management. Specifically addresses the development, intent, and implications of a range of employment laws and regulations which affect corporate human resource policy.

0365. Labor Relations: Strategy and Practice (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: HRA 0200.

Examines the development and current operations of labor unions, the process and outcomes of collective bargaining and the impact of these institutions on management and society. Practical insights from National Labor Relations Board and grievance cases.

0394. Special Topics (3 s.h.)

Special topics in current developments in the field of human resource administration.

0395 - 0396. Independent Study (1 - 6 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: Consultation with faculty member and approval of department chairperson.

Readings and/or papers under the supervision of a faculty member.