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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
PBAD 2339 Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Business Office Technology
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Examination of human resource management in the public sector with an emphasis
on civil service, merit systems, and labor law. Topics include recruiting, selecting,
training, compensating, and appraising employees.
Pre-Requisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:3:0
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
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Signature
Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
10/28/19
Celine Siewert
Celine Siewert
David Kucera
Paul J. Quinn
Paul J. Quinn
10/28/19
10/28/19
12/09/19
09/26/19
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
I. Managing human resources today
II. Managing equal opportunity and diversity
III. Job analysis and talent management
IV. Personnel planning and recruiting
V. Selecting employees
VI. Training and developing employees
VII. Performance management and appraisal
VIII. Developing compensation plans
IX. Pay for performance and employee benefits
X. Ethics, employee relations, and fair treatment at work
XI. Working with unions and resolving disputes
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Explain the staffing process in the public sector; identify the labor laws and regulations that impact human
resource management; and demonstrate the ability to conduct effective interview, evaluation, and other
employee sessions.
Methods of Assessment:
Unit Exams
Comprehensive Final Exam
Chapter Tests
Assignments
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
The most recent edition of Dessler, Gary. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
Suggested Course Maximum:
30
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
None. This class is only taught on-line.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
50% Unit Exams
10% Comprehensive Final Exam
15% Chapter Tests
25% Assignments
The following grading scale will be used to determine grades for the class.
If your score is Your grade is
90% up to 100% A
80% up to 89% B
70% up to 79% C
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60% up to 69% D
59% or below F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist