0838. Identity & Crisis (3 s.h.) RCI: GB.

As we go through life there will be natural changes that we must deal with. For college students this involves for many being on their own for the first time, picking a major, trying to figure out a work career, dealing with a roommate and other known challenges. There will also be unplanned changes or crises that each of us will face at different times over our lives, such as the sickness/death of loved ones, broken relationships, work problems, as well as our own mortality. One goal is to face each crisis in as healthy a way as possible, without physically or emotionally hurting others or ourselves. The recent Northern Illinois and Virginia Tech University tragedies are an extreme example of how someone can lash out violently. We also attack ourselves, if not physically then mentally. Often a crisis forces conflict and then leads to self-reflection, e.g., did I contribute to this crisis through how I handled conflict? The more prepared we are to deal with a crisis and conflict , the better we can come through it, helping ourselves and perhaps affected others too. Part of this preparation can involve examining our belief systems, including religious/spiritual, but also cognitive. How can we each live in the present & accept responsibility for our lives, yet not over worry about the future or have guilt/non-forgiveness about the past?

1101. Organization and Management (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0083.)

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.

1901. Honors Organization and Management (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0093.)

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 administration, international business and how organizations plan and deal with their environment. Student participation in at least one group project required.

2501. Introduction to Human Resource Management (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0085.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 1101 (0083) or 1901 (0093) at Temple University or a transfer institution.

What role do human resources play in organizations? How can human resources strategically add value to organizations? In this course you will survey pertinent topics related to human resource management to better understand the essential function of HRM. For instance, you will learn processes and methods to recruit and select top talent and give your organization a competitive advantage; how to train employees, conduct performance appraisals, retain employees, and motivate employees with pay and benefits. HR processes and policies will be discussed with an appreciation for the legal environment dictating the practice of HRM.

2511. Corporate Sustainability: People, Profits & Planet (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 0802 or equivalent, and GenEd or Core Math.

After completing this course, you should have a grasp of the nature and extent of the current global environmental crisis, an understanding of the concept of sustainability, an appreciation of how organizations can take action toward sustainability through the pursuit of the “triple bottom line,” and a sense of how you can contribute to the emerging “green collar workforce.” The course will feature short lectures, discussions, case analyses, team debates, guest experts, opinion papers and experiential exercises.

3501. Power, Influence and Negotiation (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0315.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 1101 (0083) or 1901 (0093) at Temple University or a transfer institution.

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.

3502. Managing People at Work (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0320.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 1101 (0083) or 1901 (0093) at Temple University or a transfer institution.

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 emphasized. Enhanced self-awareness is assumed to be a critical component of self-management.

3503. Communicating in Organizations (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0330.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 1101 (0083) or 1901 (0093) at Temple University or a transfer institution.

Explores interpersonal and managerial communication strategies in an organizational setting. Emphasis is on understanding communication practices and structures consistent with prominent approaches to management. Students also examine the conceptual underpinnings of effective communication, enhance their presentation and writing skills, and conduct a communication audit in a local business.

3511. Compensation Management (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0340.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 2501 (0085), or equivalent course from a transfer institution.

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.

3512. Human Resource Management and Public Policy (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0350.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 2501 (0085), or equivalent course from a transfer institution.

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.

3513. Labor Relations: Strategy and Practice (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0365.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 2501 (0085), or equivalent course from a transfer institution.

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.

3565. International Human Resource Management (3 s.h.) F SS.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0201.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 1101 (0083) or 1901 (0093) at Temple University or a transfer institution.

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 administration, including staffing, compensation, training, and labor relations.

3580. Special Topics - Human Resource Management (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0394.)

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

3581. Co-op Experience in Human Resource Management (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0388.)

Prerequisite: Students must have an overall Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 to take this course.

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. Students are expected to collect data and do related library research for this research project, guidelines are provided.

Note: Arrangements are made through the department of Human Resource Management. Course is open to majors only.

3582. Independent Study (1 to 6 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0395.)

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

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

3682. Independent Study (1 to 6 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0396.)

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

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

3902. Honors Managing People at Work (3 s.h.) RCI: HO.

(Formerly: HR MGMT H390.)

Honors version of HR MGMT 3502 (0320).

3903. Honors - Management, Theory & Practice: From the Locker Room to the Board Room (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Honors student with junior standing.

Whether a pick-up game at the local rec. center or a nationally-televised Final Four dream match-up, the game of basketball provides an ideal context for examining group dynamics, ethics, and motivation in organizations. For example, in basketball, the number one draft pick is only as dominant as the teammates (s)he electrifies. Think Michael Jordan and the notorious Chicago Bulls of the 1990s. Likewise, in a corporation, the CEO is only as effective as the top management team (s)he hand-selects and mentors to success. Ball hogs, showboaters, and cheap foulers can disrupt a basketball team’s rhythm in much the same way that crooks, arbitrageurs, and balance sheet cheats can impact the bottom line. In this course students will explore - directly and metaphorically - some of the tenets of basketball as they relate to the theory and practice of management in organizations.

3999. Honors Thesis I (1 to 3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, Fox School Research Scholar Director, and Fox School Honors Director.

The first of a two-part sequence of courses in which independent research is conducted under the supervision of a thesis advisor from the Human Resource Management department resulting in a substantial piece of original research, roughly 30 to 50 pages in length upon completion of Human Resource Management 4999. The student must publicly present his/her findings at a Temple University Research Forum session or the equivalent during one of the two semesters during which these courses are undertaken.

4596. Organizational Staffing and Career Management (3 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: HR MGMT W310.)

Prerequisite: Human Resource Management 2501 (0085), or equivalent course from a transfer institution.

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.

Note: Students are strongly recommended to take at least HR MGMT 3511 (0340), 3512 (0350) or 3513 (0365) before enrolling in 4596.

4999. Honors Senior Thesis II (1 to 3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HR MGMT 0397.)

Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, Fox School Research Scholar Director, and Fox School Honors Director, as well as completion of Human Resource Management 3999.

Independent research conducted under the supervision of a thesis advisor from the Human Resource Management Department resulting in a substantial piece of original research, roughly 30 to 50 pages in length. Student must publicly present his/her findings at a Temple University Research Forum session or the equivalent if this was not done in Human Resource Management 3999.