MAN301 HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT
Quarter 4 2017

Unit Guide
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About Human Resource Management

Contacts
Below is a list of contacts for this unit. Please liaise directly with your unit instructor regarding
appropriate consultation times. It is usually best to make contact with the staff via email.

Dr. Le Thi Thanh Xuan

Unit Instructor
Email: xuan.le@isb.edu.vn

Sarah Doan

Student Advisor 17 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, District 3, HCM City

Phone: 08 54465555 Email: sarah.doan@isb.edu.vn

Unit overview
This unit provides students with an integrated understanding of the core HRM functions and
concepts and how these may be applied to current HRM theory and practice. Students also
analyse HR problems in the workplace and generate solutions to real -life issues and problems.

The aim of this unit is to provide students with a solid theoretical, practical and integrated
understanding of the core HRM functions relevant to contemporary organisations. Real -life
cases are used to demonstrate how theory can be applied in practice. Students analyse HR
problems in the workplace, and generate potential solutions while also developing their
research and academic writing skills.

Pre-requisites
None

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Assessment information
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes for the unit are outlined below. Upon completion of this unit, students will
be able to:

1. Explain the main functions of human resource management

2. Critically analyse key human resource management issues and their impact on
the employment relationship

3. Apply relevant conceptual knowledge to solve practical problems in human

resource management

4. Synthesise the key functions of HRM theory to form an integrated approach to

human resource management and

5. Demonstrate effective information literacy and writing skills in written

assignments.

Assessment summary
ASSESSMENT LEARNING VALUE
ASSESSMENT ITEMS AND DUE DATES
NUMBER OUTCOMES (/100)

1. Class participation and discussion (Individual) LO 1-5 10%

Mid-term exam
2. LO 1-3 20%
Due: Session 10

Group presentation and written report

3. LO 1-5 20%
Due: As scheduled

Final exam (closed book, 10-minute reading

4. + 2-hour writing) LO 1-5 50%

Due: TBA

Final marks and grades are subject to confirmation by the School Assessment Committees
which may scale, modify or otherwise amend the marks and grades for the unit, as may be
required by University policies.

Note: To successfully complete this unit, students must:

Achieve a minimum of 50 marks;

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Complete all assessment items (including making a satisfactory contribution to group

work); and

Attend 80 per cent of class time. See attendance requirements in the section of class
policies and rules below.

Assessment 1: Class participation and discussion (10%)

Overview
Due: Ongoing throughout the duration of the course .

Details
Class attendance and participation includes coming to class prepared and on time, taking part
in class discussions (this involves listening/reading as well as writing/speaking and completing
all in-class activities), asking questions, contributing your kno wledge and insights in whatever
form is appropriate, and striving to make all your contributions excellent. It also includes doing
the required reading and writing for each class.

Attendance is checked using fingerprint scanners. You are permitted no more than 20%
absences during the term. Coming late by 15 minutes at the beginning of the class, coming
late by 5 minutes after the break, or leaving prior to the scheduled end time without the
permission of the lecturer will equate to an absence.

Assessment 2: Mid-term exam (Individual) (20%)

Overview
Due: Session 10

Length: 1 hour

Details
You will have 50 multiple choice (or true/false) questions in the mid-term examination. The
exam will be closed book and with absolutely no talking or copying other students work.

Any cheating or plagiarism will result in automatic failure in the course.

Marking criteria and standards

Students have 60 minutes (excluding reading time) to complete assessment. One attempt only per
student allowed, mark awarded out of 20.

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The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions which require students to apply knowledge taught in
first chapters to choose the correct answers in multiple-choice.

Assessment 3 (20%): 01 group project (group

presentation and written report) and 03 group
assignments (group presentation only)
Overview
Due: See below (Scheduled Activities)

Length: 1500 words for written report and 25 minutes (including Q&A) for presentation

Details
Students will be divided in groups of four or five to do a written 1500 word research assignment on topic
provided by the lecturer during the first week of the semester. Groups are required to present their
research assignment according to the schedule stated below in Schedule of activities.

Marking criteria and standards

Marks are awarded for in-depth and accurate analysis of given topic, as well as quality and depth of
independent research and adherence to prescribed legal referencing method. The total marks of 20% will
be allocated equality based on the following criteria:

- Ability to identify key concepts and legal issues relevant to the question, clear and logical
structure to the response and close correlation between question and response;
- Understanding and accuracy of legal content (for example; relevant primary and secondary legal
sources identified accurately, ability to summarise and explain the law and communicate doctrinal
arguments succinctly rather than by extensive quotation from statutes or cases);
- Capacity to identify complexity and uncertainty in the law, to examine and appraise the
comparative merits of different legal arguments advanced by others (evidence of wider reading)
assess proposals for reform, and to recognise contextual arguments relevant to the question. To
reach conclusions that are summative, logical and persuasive (i.e. based on the analysis and
evaluation presented);
- Presentation skills including clarity of expression and pace of delivery, appropriate use of visual
aids such as PowerPoint or OHP, ability to respond to examiner's questions accurately and
persuasively.
- All members in groups have to present, otherwise those members get 0 for this assessment.

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Assessment 4: Final exam (Individual) (50%)

Overview
Due: TBA

Length: 10-minute reading + 2-hour writing

Details
You will have a final examination with variety of question types such as multiple-choice question,
true/false question, short essay question, and problem solving question. The exam will be closed book
and with absolutely no talking or copying other students work.

Any cheating or plagiarism will result in automatic failure in the course.

Marking criteria and standards

Students have 120 minutes (excluding reading time) to complete the assessment. One attempt only per
student allowed, mark awarded out of 50.

The exam comprises of 25 multiple choice questions, one short essay questions and one problem based
question which require students to apply legal principles and case studies to hypothetical fact scenarios
encompassing different topics which have been taught in the class.

General submission requirements

Assignment cover sheet
All assignments are to be submitted with an Assignment Cover Sheet. Group assignments are
to be submitted with a Group Assignment Cover Sheet as well as Peer Evaluation Form. Non-
contributing team members can sometimes be an issue with group -work structured assessment.
Individual student group work scores may be adjusted as a result of peer dissatisfaction with a
particular students contribution to group work assignment s, as reflected in submissions of the
evaluation form.

Note: Assignment cover sheets and the evaluation form can be located on E -learning
system (http://elearning.isb.edu.vn/). Students are to keep a copy of all assignments submitted
for marking.

Submission style and method

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A professional standard of presentation is expected for all assignments. Assignments should

be typed, one and a half spaced, on A4 paper. Use a simple clear format, suitable for a
report to senior management in a commercial organisation.

All assignments are required to be submitted electronically via E -learning system

(http://elearning.isb.edu.vn/) by 11:55 PM on the due date and if required, in hard copies to
the unit coordinator by the due date. The title of assignment submitted via E -learning system
shall be as follows: Student name_Unitname_Name of Assignment.

Late assignment and make-up policy

Coursework and assignments are expected to be completed within the stated time frame. No
late assignments will be accepted unless prior authorisation granted by the coordinator. In
case such an authorisation is not granted, grade deduction will be applied. The coordinator
may decide not to accept assignments that are not submitted within 3 days after the
assignment due date. However, if there are extenuating or unforeseen circumstances, an
exception may be granted at the discretion of the unit coordinator and based on a Special
Consideration Application for assessment task extension.

All assignment, the mid-term test, and final exam must be taken on the assigned dates. If
there are extenuating or unforeseen circumstances, the unit coordinator must be contacted
prior to the quiz or exam dates to authorize a make -up if required. No make-up quiz or exam
will be accepted unless a prior approval granted by the unit coordinator based on a Special
Consideration Application for a supplementary examination

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Teaching activities
Schedule of activities
SESSION PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Introduction to the course
1 Chapter 1: Managing Human
Resources
Chapter 1: Managing Human
2 -Review Principles of
Resources (Cont.)
3 Chapter 2: Trends in HRM
Chapter 3: Analyzing work
4
and Designing jobs
Chapter 3: Analyzing work
5 -GROUP PROJECT (Group1) :
and Designing jobs (Cont.)
Chapter 3: Analysing work
6
and Designing jobs (Cont.)
Chapter 5: Planning for and
7 -Reading Noe et al. Ch. 6
Recruiting Human Resources
Chapter 6: Selecting
8 employees and Placing them
in Jobs
Chapter 6: Selecting
9 employees and Placing them
in Jobs (Cont.)
10 MID-TERM EXAMINATION
Chapter 7: Training
11
Employees
Chapter 8: Developing
12
Employees for Future
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WEEKLY READINGS &
ASSESSMENT DUE
ACTIVITIES
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 1
-Review Principles of
Management
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 2
Management
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 3
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 3
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 3 Submit written report
on Elearning 01 week
Re-engineering & Job analysis after presentation
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 5
-Group assignment 1
(Developing JD & JS for a
position)
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 6
-Group assignment 2
(Designing a recruitment
advertisement)
-GROUP PROJECT 2 (Group
Submit written report
2) : Job interview
on elearning 01 week
-Review for Mid-term
after presentation
examination
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 7
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 8 Submit written report
-GROUP PROJECT 3 (Group on elearning 01 week
3) : Employee Orientation after presentation
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 9
-Group Assignment 3 (Thinking
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WEEKLY READINGS &

SESSION PROGRAM SCHEDULE ASSESSMENT DUE
ACTIVITIES
Success of your career
development_Stone_p.424)
Chapter 9: Creating and -Reading Noe et al. Ch. 10 Submit written report
13 Maintaining High-performance -GROUP PROJECT 4 (Group on elearning 01 week
Organizations 4) : Training in a specific firm after presentation
Chapter 10: Managing -Reading Noe et al. Ch. 11
14
Employees Performance
-Reading Noe et al. Ch. 12 Submit written report
Chapter 11: Separating and
15 - GROUP PROJECT 5 (Group on elearning 01 week
Retaining Employees
5) : Performance interview after presentation
Chapter 12: Establishing a -Reading Noe et al. Ch. 13
16
Pay structure
Chapter 13: Recognizing -Reading Noe et al. Ch. 14 Submit written report
17 Employee Contribution with - GROUP PROJECT 6 (Group on elearning 01 week
Pay 6) : HRM in re-engineering after presentation
Chapter 14: Providing
18 Noe et al. Ch. 16
Employee Benefits
Chapter 16: Managing
19 Review for final exam
Human Resources Globally
Exam revision conducted by
20
the lecturer
21 Final Exam

Tutorials
Tutorials following the lecture in each session provide students the opportunity to apply and
share knowledge by doing a variety of in-class activities individually or in group such as
exercises, discussion, and presentation. These activities focus on demonstrating your skills
and help you build your ability to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit.

Tutorial questions/exercises will be provided in class. You will be expected to have completed
specific reading and exercises from the textbook and other required materials prior to
attending each lecture and tutorial class. If you have not prepared adequately, you will not get
the full benefit from this learning opportunity.

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Learning resources
List of readings
Prescribed Noe et al. (2011). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (4th ed.). The
McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.
Textbook

Recommended
Not Applicable
readings

Online resources
E-library http://search.proquest.com/login

Username: UEHCMC2010

Password: thuvien0810

E-Learning http://elearning.isb.edu.vn/

Referencing requirements
Student assignments are to contain original content created by the students. Assignments will
be rejected if they include plagiarised content or contain excessive amounts of quoted/cited
material and minimal original content. Students will receive a grade of ZERO (0%) for any
assignments rejected for this reason. Written assignments WILL BE RANDOMLY checked by
the lecturer with Turnitin.com, an online plagiarism -checking tool.

Furthermore, your reference to support your statements must be from a reliable source, such
as textbooks, additional reading materials, and reference books. However, many websites are
not reliable sources. Examples are Wikipedia.org, about.com, and ask.com. If you are not sure
if a reference is acceptable or not, please contact the l ecturer.

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th ed ., will serve as
the primary reference materials for all students. Therefore, all papers must be submitted in
APA format. The mechanics of student papers and work will b e evaluated, as well as the
content. It is imperative that guidelines be reviewed before an assignment is begun. It is also
important that the required submission format be followed in compiling the final paper or
assignment.

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Class Policies and Rules

Attendance requirement
UEH-ISB policy requires students to enter electronic finger print before entering the classes.
Class attendance is compulsory and students should provide reasons for the failure to attend
the class on a particular lecture/workshop session. Students are required to attend a minimum
of 80% of all classes in order to secure class participation marks. Please let your lecturer
and/or UEH-ISB know if you are unable to attend any session.

Arriving to class late by 15 minutes at the beginning, arriving late by 5 minutes after the break,
or leaving prior to the scheduled end time without the permission of the lecturer will equate to
an absence. Grade reductions for the unit will be assessed when final grades are assigned if
the above absence rule is violated during the unit.

Electronic device use

Cell phones will be turned off or switched to vibrate mode before class starts. No phone calls
or text messaging are allowed inside classroom during class time. Portable listening and/or
music devices may not be operated in the classroom. Headphones and/or ear buds of any type
may not be worn while in the classroom whether operating or not. Laptop and other electronic
devices are not permitted unless specifically authorised by the lecturer exclusive ly for note
taking and doing class work. If you are in violation of these policies you will be excused from
class and an absence will be assessed.

Email etiquette
Your teachers receive many emails each day. In order to enable them to respond to your
emails appropriately and in a timely fashion, students are asked to follow basic requirements
of professional communication. Firstly, all emails should have a concise and descriptive title,
including the class and name of the unit you are enquiring about as you r teacher may be
teaching more than one unit/class. Students need to be clear about the intention of their
emails, use appropriate tone and language, proof-read what is written in the email before
sending it. Students should also allow 3-4 working days for a response before following up. If
the matter is legitimately urgent, you may indicate this in the email subject header but be sure
that the email does require an immediate response before using this strategy. If your email
request is complex and requires a lengthy response it may be probably best to make an
appointment with your teacher to meet in person.

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Student behaviour guidelines

Everyone must behave professionally. Students are expected to demonstrate respect for
teacher and fellow students at all times. Behaviour that is disruptive to a positive learning
environment reported to the teacher will result in a warning on the first instance; the second
instance might result in a failing grade along with expulsion from the course or program.

Students are to be punctual at every class session and group meeting. Homework, readings
and other required assignments must be well prepared and completed as scheduled. Students
must also actively participate in classroom activities and discussions.

Any student caught (1) cheating on an exam, (2) collaborating with others on work to be
presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course, (3) submitting, if contrary to the rules
of the course, work previously submitted in another course, (4) knowingly and intenti onally
assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement
whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or
performed by a person other than the student under whose name the work is submitted or
performed, or (5) plagiarising, may fail the class and be subject to further disciplinary action.
First violation will result in a grade ZERO (0%) for that assignment. Second violation will result
in a failing course grade.

Disability support services

Students with disabilities are advised that accommodations and services are available at UEH -
ISB. It is the student's responsibility to contact UEH -ISB office and submit appropriate
documentation prior to receiving such services.

Additional information
This unit guide may be revised at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator with approval from
Program Academic Director and School Academic Committee where appropriate.

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