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Political Science
Description: This course examines human resource management by focusing on the evolution of HRM, functions of HRM, legal and ethical dimensions of personnel decision making, and the future of HRM. The class will focus on professional skills surrounding human resource management such as writing job descriptions, crafting diversity plans, and evaluating employees. The course also deals with challenging issues facing contemporary human resource managers, including affirmative action; diversity, equity, and inclusion; sexual harassment; civil liberties in the workplace; social media; and disability and reasonable accommodations. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
Political Science
Term : Spring 2024
Catalog Year : 2023-2024
POS 542 - Human Resource Management
Description: This course examines human resource management by focusing on the evolution of HRM, functions of HRM, legal and ethical dimensions of personnel decision making, and the future of HRM. The class will focus on professional skills surrounding human resource management such as writing job descriptions, crafting diversity plans, and evaluating employees. The course also deals with challenging issues facing contemporary human resource managers, including affirmative action; diversity, equity, and inclusion; sexual harassment; civil liberties in the workplace; social media; and disability and reasonable accommodations. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Prerequisite: Graduate Status