Human Resource Management

Aspects of the human resources function operable in business organizations; analysis of employment personnel testing, job classification, wage and salary administration, and performance evaluation; overview of labor relations in American business.

An introductory study of a specific topic in Human Resource Management. Intended for freshmen and sophomores, or for students with little or no background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.

A study of current problems faced in the area of labor relations. The course examines management and union philosophies, strategies, and tactics used in the collective bargaining process through the use of interviewing techniques and case studies.

This course is concerned with the theory and research of the systematic development and evaluation of training programs in a variety of organizational settings. The course provides a theoretical as well as practical orientation to the field.

This course studies and analyzes the basic concepts of compensation administration in organizations. Topics such as the foundation for wage and salary programs, methods of job evaluation, building wage and salary structures, and the legal constraints placed upon compensation programs are studied.

An in-depth, self-directed study for Junior- or Senior- level students under the guidance of a sponsoring faculty member on a planned topic that is not covered by an existing Keuka College course.

The case method technique is used to familiarize future managers with issues that involve designing and administering a system for hiring, advancing, and rewarding workers. The issues covered reflect current concerns of human resource management professionals (e.g., affirmative action, comparable worth, the aging work force, termination, and early retirement). The class functions as a seminar with students leading discussion of topics and cases.

An advanced study of a specific topic in Human Resource Management. Intended for juniors and seniors or for students with an appropriate background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.