1. Mgmt 582 Employee Relations Introduction Fall 2009

2. Please remember that it is a UM policy that no food or drink be brought into the classrooms. Signs are posted in all classrooms to this effect. Please ask your students to observe this policy. This is particularly important now because the custodial staff is severely short-handed and it is taking them more time than usual to clean the classrooms due to the high level of debris that is left behind. Administrative Announcement

3. Course Syllabus Due to budget constraints, I will no longer be handing out course syllabi. You may download the syllabus from my WebPage: Due to budget constraints, I will no longer be handing out course syllabi. You may download the syllabus from my WebPage:http://faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/brobinson/

4. Contact Information Professor: Robert K. Robinson, PhD, SPHR Professor: Robert K. Robinson, PhD, SPHR Office: 372 Holman Hall Office: 372 Holman Hall Office Hours: 1:00-2:30 p.m. M-Th Office Hours: 1:00-2:30 p.m. M-Th Or by appointment Or by appointment Phone: 915 ‑ 7635 Phone: 915 ‑ 7635 E-mail: brobinson@bus.olemiss.edu E-mail: brobinson@bus.olemiss.edubrobinson@bus.olemiss.edu Web: http://faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/brobinson Web: http://faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/brobinson

5. Ole Miss HR Program Mgmt 383 – Principles of HRM Mgmt 383 – Principles of HRM Mgmt 484 - Training & Development Mgmt 484 - Training & Development Mgmt 485 - Selection & Placement Mgmt 485 - Selection & Placement Mgmt 494 - Compensation Mgmt 494 - Compensation Mgmt 527 - Advanced HRM Mgmt 527 - Advanced HRM Mgmt 581 - Collective Bargaining Mgmt 581 - Collective Bargaining Mgmt 582 - Employee Relations Mgmt 582 - Employee Relations Mgmt 583 - Labor Relations Mgmt 583 - Labor Relations Mgmt 585 - Strategic HRM Mgmt 585 - Strategic HRM

6. Textbook Robinson, R. K., Franklin, G. M., and Wayland, R. F. (pending). Draft of Employment Regulation in the Workplace: Basic Compliance for Managers. Under contract with M. E. Sharpe Publishers. Available as a course packet at Printing & Graphic Services, Sam Hall, University of Mississippi. Robinson, R. K., Franklin, G. M., and Wayland, R. F. (pending). Draft of Employment Regulation in the Workplace: Basic Compliance for Managers. Under contract with M. E. Sharpe Publishers. Available as a course packet at Printing & Graphic Services, Sam Hall, University of Mississippi.

7. Course Requirements Undergraduate Examinations 200 44.4% Final 150 33.3% Book Report 75 16.7% Meaningful participation 25 5.6% 450 100.0% 450 100.0%

8. Course Grades Course Point Course Point Grade Range Grade Range A 495-550 A 495-550 B 440-494 B 440-494 C 385-439 C 385-439 D 330-384 D 330-384 F < 329 F < 329

9. Course Requirements Graduate Examinations 200 36.4% Final 150 27.3% Book Report 75 13.6% Research Paper* 100 18.2% Meaningful participation 25 4.5% 550 100.0% 550 100.0% *Topic approved by professor.

10. Examinations There will be two (2) examinations and a comprehensive final which will cover the text, readings, lecture, and class discussion. There will be two (2) examinations and a comprehensive final which will cover the text, readings, lecture, and class discussion. All examinations are essay. All examinations are essay.

11. Professional Conduct One of the purposes of this and future classes is to prepare you for the business world, not only with a body of functional knowledge, but workplace behaviors as well. One of the purposes of this and future classes is to prepare you for the business world, not only with a body of functional knowledge, but workplace behaviors as well.

12. Realistic Course Preview What employers expect of you: What employers expect of you: Be on time. Be on time. Be prepared. Be prepared. Do not interrupt presentations or meetings. Do not interrupt presentations or meetings. What your instructor expects of you: What your instructor expects of you: Be on time. Be on time. Be prepared. Be prepared. Do not interrupt classes. Do not interrupt classes.

13. Realistic Course Preview Profile of an unsuccessful student Profile of an unsuccessful student Irregular attendance Irregular attendance Studies the day before an exam Studies the day before an exam Does not take notes Does not take notes Does not read chapters before class Does not read chapters before class Takes advantage of office hours only at the end of the semester Takes advantage of office hours only at the end of the semester Wants to discuss grades and academic performance after the end of the semester Wants to discuss grades and academic performance after the end of the semester

14. Realistic Course Preview Profile of a successful student Profile of a successful student Regular attendance Regular attendance Studies approximately two hours for each one hour of class Studies approximately two hours for each one hour of class Takes notes on lecture and on textbook readings Takes notes on lecture and on textbook readings Asks questions when he/she does not understand a concept Asks questions when he/she does not understand a concept

15. Realistic Course Preview Grades Grades What your grades are NOT based on: What your grades are NOT based on: I tried really hard. I tried really hard. I need a passing grade to graduate I need a passing grade to graduate If I don’t pass my parents will kill me If I don’t pass my parents will kill me I came every class and listened a lot I came every class and listened a lot I learned a lot but my grades don’t really reflect it. I learned a lot but my grades don’t really reflect it. What your grades ARE based on: What your grades ARE based on: Your performance on exams Your performance on exams Your performance on the report Your performance on the report

16. Realistic Course Preview Division of labor Division of labor Instructor Instructor Provides the instruction Provides the instruction Prepares for classes Prepares for classes Fairly assesses knowledge retention. Fairly assesses knowledge retention. Student Student Learns the material Learns the material Prepares for classes Prepares for classes Does not violate the SOBA Academic Integrity Standards Does not violate the SOBA Academic Integrity Standards

17. Punctuality Students are absolutely responsible for your attendance and being to class on time-- especially on dates when examinations or other course requirements are scheduled. Students are absolutely responsible for your attendance and being to class on time-- especially on dates when examinations or other course requirements are scheduled. Students arriving late for class after roll is taken will be counted as absent. Students arriving late for class after roll is taken will be counted as absent. No student arriving after examinations have been distributed will be permitted to take the examination. No student arriving after examinations have been distributed will be permitted to take the examination.

18. Attendance Each unexcused absence (to include arriving late or leaving early) will result in 5 raw points being taken from the 25 possible points allotted for participation. Each unexcused absence (to include arriving late or leaving early) will result in 5 raw points being taken from the 25 possible points allotted for participation. Your future employers expect you to come to work each day and on time, and so does your current instructor. Your future employers expect you to come to work each day and on time, and so does your current instructor.

19. Examinations On essay questions, please write legibly and coherently. I cannot give you credit for responses that I do not understand. On essay questions, please write legibly and coherently. I cannot give you credit for responses that I do not understand. Bring two blue books on exam days. Bring two blue books on exam days. Once a student begins the exam he/she will not be permitted to leave the room until the exam is completed. Once a student begins the exam he/she will not be permitted to leave the room until the exam is completed.

20. Book Report Read two (2) books from the reading list (Appendix B of the syllabus) and write a book report consisting of: Read two (2) books from the reading list (Appendix B of the syllabus) and write a book report consisting of: (1) This first will be a brief synopsis of the two books and the arguments presented by each author(s); (1) This first will be a brief synopsis of the two books and the arguments presented by each author(s); (2) the second will consist of the student’s opinion which book made the more convincing argument; and (3) finally, what the student thought the authors could have done to make his or her arguments more convincing Reports are due on November 16. No reports will be accepted late.

21. Make Ups All make up examinations (for approved excused absences) will be scheduled during the Final Examination (December 7 at 8:00 a.m.) Again, there are no make ups for unexcused absences. All make up examinations (for approved excused absences) will be scheduled during the Final Examination (December 7 at 8:00 a.m.) Again, there are no make ups for unexcused absences.

22. Extra and Partial Credit Extra Credit: There are no provisions for extra credit in this course. Extra Credit: There are no provisions for extra credit in this course. Partial Credit: In business, a wrong answer, regardless of how proper its calculation, will result in a poor/wrong decision. Therefore, no credit is given for wrong answers Partial Credit: In business, a wrong answer, regardless of how proper its calculation, will result in a poor/wrong decision. Therefore, no credit is given for wrong answers

23. Appeals Appeals: Two criteria are used in considering appeals: (1) The explanation/argument must be logical and consistent, and (2) accurate knowledge of course material must be demonstrated. All appeals are due no later than the class period following the return of the examination in question. Appeals: Two criteria are used in considering appeals: (1) The explanation/argument must be logical and consistent, and (2) accurate knowledge of course material must be demonstrated. All appeals are due no later than the class period following the return of the examination in question.

24. Appeals No appeals will be accepted after the beginning of that class period. Appeals are graded individually, only those students whose appeals are accepted will receive credit for missed answers. No appeals will be accepted after the beginning of that class period. Appeals are graded individually, only those students whose appeals are accepted will receive credit for missed answers.

25. Children in the Classroom Children in the Classroom: In recent years there has arisen the problem of parents bringing their children to lectures, and even to examinations. This has resulted in distractions to other students and ensuing complaints. Children in the Classroom: In recent years there has arisen the problem of parents bringing their children to lectures, and even to examinations. This has resulted in distractions to other students and ensuing complaints.

26. Academic Dishonesty Academic Dishonesty and Cheating: Academic dishonesty refers to the use of unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise securing help on a test, copying tests, assignments, reports, or term papers. Any student caught engaging in any form of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade for the semester in this course ‑‑ NO EXCEPTIONS! Academic Dishonesty and Cheating: Academic dishonesty refers to the use of unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise securing help on a test, copying tests, assignments, reports, or term papers. Any student caught engaging in any form of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade for the semester in this course ‑‑ NO EXCEPTIONS!

27. Weather Conditions Weather Conditions: If Ole Miss classes are canceled for weather, any assignment scheduled for that date will be due at the beginning of the next class meeting thereafter. If an examination is scheduled on a date in which the University is closed, then that examination will be given on the next class meeting thereafter. Weather Conditions: If Ole Miss classes are canceled for weather, any assignment scheduled for that date will be due at the beginning of the next class meeting thereafter. If an examination is scheduled on a date in which the University is closed, then that examination will be given on the next class meeting thereafter.

28. Students with Disabilities Students with Disabilities: Any student who feels that he or she needs an accommodation due to any disability, please make an appointment to discuss this matter with me during the first week of the semester. Students with Disabilities: Any student who feels that he or she needs an accommodation due to any disability, please make an appointment to discuss this matter with me during the first week of the semester.

29. Important Dates Important Dates: Important Dates: 09/23 EXAM I (Chapters 1-4). 09/23 EXAM I (Chapters 1-4). 10/05 Deadline: course withdrawal 10/05 Deadline: course withdrawal 10/21 EXAM II (Chapters 5-7 & 15). 10/21 EXAM II (Chapters 5-7 & 15). 11/16 Book Reports Due. 11/16 Book Reports Due. 12/01 Graduate Papers Due. 12/01 Graduate Papers Due. 12/07 FINAL EXAM (comprehensive) at 8:00 a.m. 12/07 FINAL EXAM (comprehensive) at 8:00 a.m.

30. Professional HR Certification PHR Professional in Human Resources. PHR Professional in Human Resources. Minimum of two years practical HR experience. Minimum of two years practical HR experience. Passing the HRCI’s PHR examination (500). Passing the HRCI’s PHR examination (500).

31. Professional HR Certification SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources Minimum of six years practical experience. Minimum of six years practical experience. HRCI’s SPHR examination (500). HRCI’s SPHR examination (500).

32. Professional HR Certification Areas HR Planning & Management Practices HR Planning & Management Practices Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Staffing Staffing Training & Development Training & Development Compensation & Benefits Compensation & Benefits Employee & Labor Relations Employee & Labor Relations Health, Safety, & Security Health, Safety, & Security

33. Professional HR Certification The next Exam Window: December 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009 [computerized] The next Exam Window: December 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009 [computerized] THOMSON PROMETRIC TEST CENTER Jackson, MS THOMSON PROMETRIC TEST CENTER Jackson, MS THOMSON PROMETRIC TEST CENTER Tupelo, MS THOMSON PROMETRIC TEST CENTER Tupelo, MS The postmark deadline date is October 16, 2008. The postmark deadline date is October 16, 2008.

34. Professional HR Certification THOMSON PROMETRIC TEST CENTER THOMSON PROMETRIC TEST CENTER 618 Spicer Drive, Suite A [ Co-located with Slyvan Learning Center ] Tupelo, MS 38804 618 Spicer Drive, Suite A [ Co-located with Slyvan Learning Center ] Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 662-844-2998 Phone: 662-844-2998 Site Code: 3603 Site Code: 3603

35. Professional HR Certification EXAM OVERVIEW EXAM OVERVIEW 225 multiple-choice questions. 225 multiple-choice questions. 4 hours to complete. 4 hours to complete. Administered by computer. Administered by computer. Administered only in English. Administered only in English. $250 fee. $250 fee. Passing Score Passing Score The passing score for both exams (based on a scaled score) is 500. The minimum possible score is 100. The maximum possible score is 700 The passing score for both exams (based on a scaled score) is 500. The minimum possible score is 100. The maximum possible score is 700