MGMT 452

Don A. Larsen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

College of Business

Montana State University-Billings

MGMT 452 - Human Resource Management

Fall 2009

New below: Exam 3 potential questions

Exams
Exam 3 Potential Questions
Case Materials
*Taylor - Russell Tables* *Case and Instructions* Due Mon. Nov. 23
H1N1 Information
Swine Flu Information
Course Materials
*Syllabus* *Course Schedule* *Selection Project Instructions* Due Wed. Dec. 2 *Handouts* Handout - internal vs. external hiring *AIG Junket*	These are html files
Short Assignment
*Ch. 4 - Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs* **ONet Assignment* Due Mon. Oct. 19 Download the instructions for the assignment. Then access the website below and answer the questions on the assignment worksheet.**
Article Review Materials
*Article Review Form (html)* Article Review Form (pdf) *Article Facilitator Instructions* *Grading sheet (so you can see what I am looking for)*	These files may be one of two types pdf html
*Ch 1 - Managing Human Resources* Danger: Toxic Company Due Mon. Sep. 14 Cole Sanders *I think you'll like this one. Download the article review form from above and complete the form regarding this article before class on Tuesday.*	These files may be one of two types pdf html
*Ch 3 -* Equal Employment Opportunity *Affirmative Action at California Universities* *Due Mon. Sep.* 21 Justin Bridger, Andrew Hauck *This article should create some lively conversation. I hope you enjoy it.*	These files may be one of two types pdf html
*CH 10 - Separating and Retaining Employees* Smokin' in the Workplace *Due Wed. Oct.* 7 Alicia Mader, Nick Bentz *This article should generate some conversation.* *NOTE: F*acilitators - find out what rights, if any, that smokers have in the state of Montana and share that with the class.	These files may be one of two types pdf html
*Ch 5 -* Planning for and Recruiting Employees Hiring in the Hinterlands Due Wed. Oct. 21 Luis Olivera, Christine Sturm *I think you'll like this one.* *Several Montana* businesses are mentioned. *In a League of Its Own Due Mon. Oct. 26* Steve Henry *If you like baseball (or even if you don't) this is an interesting look at the "recruiting game."*	These files may be one of two types pdf html
*CH 8 - Managing Employees' Performance* Making Sure Employees Measure Up *Due Mon. Nov. 9* Chris Huffman, Dannielle Gehrke *This is a good general article about performance appraisals*.	These files may be one of two types pdf html
*CH 11 - Establishing a Pay Structure* A CEO on the Cheap *Due Wed. Nov. 18* Scott Dana *This article is a Wall Street Journal interview with the CEO of a Houston pipeline company who doesn't believe in astronomically high CEO pay.* *ADDITIONAL ITEM: Access the link below to Forbes magazine's list of executive pay and see who were the worst and best performing CEOs. Share what you find in class.* Forbes executive pay site	These files may be one of two types pdf html
CH 12 - Recognizing Employee Contributions with Pay Why Rewards Fail Due Mon. Nov. 23 Bethany Walter *This* is a good article about the downside of pay-for-performance programs.	These files may be one of two types pdf html
*CH 13 -* Employee Benefits The Benefits Trap *Due Mon. Nov. 30* Sheryl Norriss, Megan Mackenzie *This article discusses some long-term concerns over the state of pension funds. Sick Around the World Due Wed. Dec. 2* Jasmine Hansen, Concepcion Garcia Watch the PBS Frontline series story on healthcare systems from around the world. You can access the video by selecting the link above. Once on the website, select the "Watch Full Program Online" link at the top right of the page. A new window will open, and you will simply select the first story about Great Britain's healthcare system. Make sure the video player's "continuous play" function is "on" and the entire program should play. The video will last about one hour. You can also explore more information on healthcare systems in other countries via links on the website.	These files may be one of two types pdf html
*CH 14 -* Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations When Unions Knock, How Should Employers Answer *Due Mon. Dec. 7* Ellen Valle, Roni Reddig This article discusses managements rights during a union organizing campaign. Lessons from a Strike *Due Wed. Dec. 9* Travis Thompson *This article isn't quite so anti-union*	These files may be one of two types pdf html

OSHA Humor
Safety Award Winners *MSDS - Water* *OSHA Bike Rider* *OSHA Cowboy* *OSHA Bullrider* *OSHA Santa Claus* *OSHA Santa's Sled*	These are html files