We manage the “human side of enterprise” Staffing Training and Development Performance Management Compensation Benefits Safety and Health Employee Relations
Is first course in the discipline Introduces key language, concepts, skills Provides useful practical information, regardless of your career path Prepares you for advanced study
Staffing (mgmt 441) Compensation (mgmt 442) Training (mgmt 445) Benefits (fina 466) Employment and labor law (Blaw 452) Labor economics (econ 403) Ergonomics (met 423) Worksite health promotion (hlth 488)
Possess COB computer notebook or equivalent Acquire required text, read assignments Show up, listen actively, take notes Complete exams and the job analysis project Note class “Latest Scoop” web page: ing%202012%20HRM%20The%20Latest%20Scoop%20 Web%20Page.htm
Industrial Engineering Human Relations Human Resource integration
Emphasize production efficiency FW Taylor and Scientific Management 1- find the “one best way” 2- train employees in “best way” 3- share productivity gains
Emphasize psychology of work Study peoples perceptions and reactions Hawthorne Studies in 1920’s Measure “job satisfaction” Seek to improve work environment so perceptions and reactions are more positive
Integrate industrial engineering and human relations approaches Concern for people and production Match people to jobs on job-related skills
Aging Work Force Shift toward Less Permanent Employment Increasing Health Care Costs Increasing Diversity Increasing Education Level Greater Income Disparity Pressure from High-quality, Low-wage Labor Markets Persistent High Unemployment Jobless Recovery
Labor force overview: Mgmt 440 Spring 2012 HRM US Labor Force demographics.xls Mgmt 440 Spring 2012 HRM US Labor Force demographics.xls Labor force trend : Workforce participation employment unemployment nonparticipants.xls Workforce participation employment unemployment nonparticipants.xls
Gain access to text. Begin reading Send to Dr. Miller from your mnsu address – please put “Mgmt 440” in the subject line) to get your grade posting Show up, keep up!