BUS 205 - Human Resources Management

1. Perform the basic functions required to manage human resources in a profit or non profit organization.
2. Apply this knowledge to making effective business decisions.
3. Understand the importance and contributions of human resources to the success of any organization.

1. Human Resources responsibilities conducted in business and non-profit organizations.
2. The roles of the HR Department, department managers and supervisors.
3. The basic laws and regulations affecting the employer/employee relationship. 
4. The options, legal ramifications and effectiveness of various job analysis, recruiting, selection and orientation programs.
5. The importance and uses of job descriptions, employee contracts, labor agreements, handbooks, policies and procedures and related documents.
6. The types and appropriate uses of various performance appraisal systems.
7. Various techniques for handling common employee disciplinary and termination issues and the legal ramifications of each.
8. The types and appropriate uses of various performance appraisal systems.
9. The basic types of statutory, welfare and pension benefits plans typically offered to employees.
10. The basic types of monetary and non-monetary compensation systems.
11. The role of unions and their impact on the management/employee relationship.
12. Employee health and safety requirements.
13. Basic leadership, management, communication and team building styles and the effectiveness of each.