Course Descriptions - Human Resource Management

MQM 423: Advanced Human Resources Management

This course will provide a survey of a number of the important topical areas related to the human resource management function of the firm. Selected topics to be covered will include government regulation, organizational staffing, employment legislation, performance appraisal, employee compensation, and labor relations, as well as topics of current interest in the field of human resource management (e.g. sexual harassment in the work place, AIDS in the work place, etc.). The course format will consist of a combination of lectures/discussions, case discussions, and student presentations of selected topics in the context of both individual and group work. No prior background in the field of human resources management is required, and students need only bring an enthusiasm for inquiry into the subject matter. Prerequisite: MQM 421.

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MQM 426.14: Seminar in Human Resource Development

This course will explore the role of human resource development in achieving strategic organizational objectives. Topics that will be discussed include diversity issues as they relate to training and development, knowledge management, measuring return on investments in development, HRD for international assignments, and technology for HRD. In addition, students will have a major input into the design of the second half topics for the course. Some potential topics for discussion include performance management, nontraditional delivery systems for HRD, low skill level training and programs, and the transfer of training, just to mention a few. Prerequisite: MQM 421.

MQM 426.15: Employee Relations (Conflict Management and Negotiation in Organizations)

This course will address different types of organizational conflicts resulting from interpersonal communication, group interaction, workplace violence, diversity, and so on. The class will present topics as well as ways to resolve the conflict through conflict management, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. In addition, the course will concentrate on developing one's own conflict management skills through cases and exercises. Prerequisite: MQM 421.