1. MGT 3513: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Mississippi State University College of Business & Industry “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” George S. Patton Bryan Rogers Spring 2015

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Review syllabus - Class activity - Intro to HR lecture

3. Contact Information for Professor  Instructor: Bryan Rogers  Office: 313-C McCool  Department Phone: 325-3928  E-mail: BLR126@msstate.edu  Course Website: http://misweb.cbi.msstate.edu  Office Hours: Feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone, or stop by my office anytime.

4. What you need to know about me…  I strive to provide students with a structured learning experience so that it is easier to learn.  I strive to do what is right and be fair.  I will probably talk about my dog…a lot.

5. My advice  Buy the book if you haven’t already.  Show up on time.  Be prepared (do your homework-I will call on you).  Don’t use your cell phone in my class unless we are using technology for a class activity.  Show up for every exam – Make-ups are given during the final exam time

6. Frequently asked questions (FAQs): 1. What will I learn in MGT 3513? 2. How should I contact Bryan? 3. How do I inform Bryan that I have special needs? 4. Do I need a book for this course? 5. How do I prepare for class? How do I access course PowerPoint slides? 6. How do I register for MISWEB? 7. How will I be graded in MGT 3513? 8. How should I study for exams? 9. What happens if I miss an exam? May I take an exam early or a make-up? 10. How is my participation & professionalism grade calculated? 11. What happens if I miss class, am late, or leave class early? What is excused? 12. What is your policy on academic honesty?

7. How do I inform Dr. Marler that I have special needs?  If you have special needs due to a physical, emotional, sensory, learning, or other disability, contact the office of Student Support Services in Room 01 Montgomery Hall (325-3335) so that I can make an effort to accommodate your needs.

8. BUY THE BOOK!!!  You will need it for almost every single class!!!

9. HOW TO FIND THE COURSE WEBSITE & ACCESS SLIDES

11. ONLINE GRADES!

12. Select correct class AND section

14. 5) How should I prepare for class? Sample Questions 1. What is a line employee? 2. What is a staff employee? 3. Which is more specific – a human resources strategy or a human resource tactic? Question mark indicates you need to look up the answer in your book; I will call on you during class so be prepared!!!

15. Just a thought: Print slides in Notes View 1. Write your answers below slide in one color 2. Take notes during class in another color

16. 6) How will I be graded in MGT 3513? My goal = fairness  Grades are based on your individual performance rather than effort, personality, potential, or need.  No student’s final grade will be increased for any reason other than calculation error.  Please do not ask for extra credit or a higher grade at the end of the semester.

17. Course Activities  4 Exams (100 points each) = 400  Class participation = 20  Total points = 420 7) How will I be graded in MGT 3513? Be on time if you would like to take your exam!

18. Grade Determination Scale 378 to 420= A 336 to 377= B 294 to 335 = C 252 to 293 = D 0 to 251 = F 7) How will I be graded in MGT 3513?

19. Check out study suggestions

20. 9) What happens if I miss an exam? May I take an exam early or a make-up? 10) FINAL EXAM! No exams will be given early or late; any MAKE-UP exams will be given during the scheduled FINAL EXAM.

21. 11) How is my participation & professionalism grade calculated?  You will be given 20 points at the beginning of the semester  Participation will be evaluated each time the class meets.  Class participation & professionalism= registering for MISWEB + syllabus quiz + giving correct answers to assigned discussion questions on slides + participating in class activities.

22. 11) How is my participation grade calculated?  Each time you miss an activity, participation question, or homework assignment, 1 point will be deducted from your grade. Participation grades will be updated on MISWEB periodically (after each exam).

23.  Missing one class period may result in losing several participation points.  Each student will receive 1 “free pass” for a participation activity.  The free pass will not be reflected in your grade until the END of the semester. 11) How is my participation grade calculated?

24. 12) What happens if I miss class, am late or leave early? What is considered an excused absence? LATE = ABSENT Plan ahead for…traffic, lack of parking, bad weather, and other reasons that are not on the University’s list of approved reasons to miss class.

25. 12) What happens if I miss class, am late or leave early? What is considered an excused absence?  If you have more than 6 unexcused absences, you will receive a failing grade regardless of any other grades.  If you have an excused absence, please complete the absence form at the end of the syllabus.

26. 13) What is your policy on academic honesty (aka…what if I get caught cheating)?  Potential consequences: XF, suspension, expulsion

27. Best Boss / Worst Boss Activity

28. INTRODUCTION: What is Human Resource Management?

29. Fundamentals 1. What is management? 1. What is human resource management?

30. What is management?  ____________________

31. Types of Managers  Top Managers  Examples:__________________________________  Middle Managers  Examples:__________________________________  First-Line Managers  Examples:__________________________________

32. What is Human Resource Management? The design of formal systems in an organization to ensure the effective and efficient use of human talent to accomplish organizational goals. http://www.hrm.msstate.edu/

33. Major functions (systems) of HRM

34. What are human resources?  People who work in an organization  Human Resources = personnel, associates, employees, team members  3 Types of personnel  Managers  Line employees  Staff employees

35. Key HRM Responsibilities  Development, implementation, and maintenance of HR systems  Examples of HR systems  Internal consulting  Coaching and counseling

36. HRM decisions influence… Business  Bottom line  Examples of costs Absenteeism Turnover Lawsuits Employees  Individual standard of living  Compensation  Career development

37. Why is turnover expensive???  Turnover is ________________________________  Bad hiring = waste of time & $$$  Specific costs associated with turnover _________________________________________ _______________________________________

38. Jobs in HRM  HR generalist  HR specialist  HR consultant

39. Opportunities to get involved with HR  MSU student chapter of SHRM  Sign up to be on the e-mail list if you are interested!  Society for Human Resource Management http://www.shrm.org/ http://www.shrm.org/  Golden Triangle Human Resource Association

40. REMINDERS  Purchase textbook  Register for MISWEB – select the correct section  Access MISWEB (go to online grades)  Complete syllabus quiz  Print out slides for next class meeting  Bring slides (and answers!) to our next class  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!