MNGT 296 Current Trends in Human Resources (5 credits)
Course Description
Equitable and accessible exploration of current human resource trends including local, state, and federal labor laws; recruitment and selection techniques; training and development strategies using competency-based development plans; and development of policy manuals and job descriptions.
Course Content
A. Equity-mindedness in human resources. B. Current local, state, and federal labor laws. C. Equitable and Inclusive interview practices (e.g., behaviorally-anchored). D. Competency-based performance management Feedback assessments (e.g., 360-degree feedback). E. Preparation of employee development plans. F. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) employee policy manual compliance requirements. G. ADA/EEOC job description compliance requirements. H. Employee training and development programs
Student Outcomes
1. Evaluate how personal biases and positionality influence the creation and implementation of equitable human resource policies and practices.
2. Apply local, state, and federal labor laws—including ADA and EEOC requirements—to develop compliant and inclusive HR systems in hiring, discipline, and policy development.
3. Design fair and accessible applicant selection, employee training, and professional development programs that align with organizational goals and mitigate bias.
4. Conduct job and competency analyses to define interpersonal and technical skills needed for success, and create HR policy manuals that address workplace equity, harassment prevention, and substance use.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Apply and analyze multicultural strategies to facilitate respectful and equitable inclusion of diverse individuals and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Program Outcome - Information Competency. Apply appropriate information location, selection, and attribution norms to solve business problems.
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Objective exam B. Essay exam C. Project - individual or group D. Paper E. Portfolio F. Case study G Simulation - role play or learning lab H.Self-evaluation I.Peer-evaluation J.Instructor observation K.Oral presentation
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