Course Syllabus

Rutgers University
School of Management and Labor Relations
Human Resource Management Department

37:533:301:90 – Introduction to Human Resource Management

Instructor: Hadi El Farr, PhD
Office: 215E Janice H. Levin
Telephone: (848)445-9432
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hadielfarr.com/
Contents
1. Course Description.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Course Details ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Readings .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4. Assessment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
A. Exams & Make-up Policy ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
B. Forum Discussions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
C. Extra-credit Assignments .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
5. Course Requirements and Instructor Expectations ............................................................................................................. 6
6. Academic Honesty and Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................... 7
7. Communication Guidelines................................................................................................................................................. 7
8. Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
9. Technical Requirements...................................................................................................................................................... 8
10. Special Needs and Accommodation.................................................................................................................................. 9
11. Rutgers Academic Support Services ................................................................................................................................. 9
12. Tentative Course Schedule................................................................................................................................................ 9
1. Course Description
This course will introduce and overview the major topics in Human Resource Management (HRM). HRM is a fundamental component
of the competitiveness, effectiveness, and sustainability of any organization, as it influences who is hired, how they are trained, evaluated
and compensated, and what steps are taken to retain them. In turn, HRM plays a critical role in attaining quality talent, influencing
employee behaviors and ensuring effective and efficient organizational performance. In other words, if an organization wants good
people to gain a competitive advantage over its market rivals, it must practice good HRM.

Throughout this course, we will be covering many topics related to HRM. We will start by examining the holistic context, challenges
and role of HRM. Afterward, we will stress the importance of aligning HR practices to various organizational requirements and external
environmental influences. Following, we will emphasize the role of HR in complying with several employment laws. Next, we will
focus on job analysis and workforce planning. Then, we will look at various HR practices within the employment cycle, including
recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation management, benefits, safety and health,
and labor relations. Also, we will be highlighting the importance of aligning HR practices with each other and with the internal and
external environment of the firm as we address each HR practice. Note that this course is a three-credit course and is required for all
HRM undergraduate students (Majors and Minors).

2. Course Details

Course Learning Objectives The aim of this course is to provide students with a robust understanding of HR practices and issues.
In addition, the course targets building awareness and appreciation of the link between HR practices
and their role in achieving a competitive advantage. Students who successfully complete this course
should demonstrate an understanding of:
1. The context and challenges of HRM and its role as a strategic function and set of practices
within organizations.
2. How HR practices should be aligned with each other and with the internal and external
environment of the firm.
3. How to conduct HR planning to ensure that the right quality of talent with the right quantities
are available at the right time.
4. The process of recruiting and selecting employees to attract and attain the right talent.
5. The process of training and developing employees to ensure that they acquire the right
competencies for current and future positions.
6. The process of performance management to assess employees’ productivity and behaviors and
to ensure continuous improvement of employees’ performance.
7. The process of designing and implementing compensation packages – including incentives and
benefits – that help in attracting, motivating and retaining talent.
8. How to ensure that employees are healthy and safe – from an ethical-obligation perspective
and from a legal compliance perspective.
9. How to manage employee relations – especially when it comes to labor unions.
SMLR Learning Objectives  Understanding Context - Evaluate the context of workplace issues, public policies, and
management decisions
o Analyze the degree to which forms of human difference shape a person’s experience
of, and perspectives on work
o Analyze a contemporary global issue in their field from a multi-disciplinary
perspective
o Analyze issues related to business strategies, organizational structures, and work
systems
o Analyze issues of social justice related to work across local and global contexts
(LSER)
o Analyze issues related to the selection, motivation, and development of talent in a
global context (HRM)
 Application – Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply knowledge necessary for
effective work performance
o Apply concepts and substantive institutional knowledge, to understanding
contemporary developments related to work
o Understand the legal, regulatory and ethical issues related to their field
o Develop human resource management functional capabilities used to select, motivate,
and develop workers (HRM)
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o Understand the internal and external alignment and measurement of human resource
practices (HRM)
Target Audience This course is an optimal learning experience for:
 Students aiming for a career in Human Resources
 Students seeking knowledge of People Management
 Managers seeking to improve their People Management skills and interested in implementing
effective HR practices.
 Employees aspiring to managerial positions
 Employees involved in HR practices such as staffing and performance management
Course Topics/Chapters 1. Managing Employees for Competitive Advantage
2. Organizational Demands and Environmental Influences
3. Regulatory Issues
4. Job Design and Job Analysis
5. Workforce Planning
6. Recruitment
7. Selection
8. Learning and Development
9. Performance Management
10. Compensating Employees
11. Incentives and Rewards
12. Employee Benefits and Safety Programs
13. Labor Unions and Employee Management

3. Readings

 Lepak, D. and Gowan, M. (2016). Human resource management: managing

employees for competitive advantage. Second edition. United States of
American: Chicago Business Press.

ISBN: 978-0-9833324-3-5
Link: http://www.chicagobusinesspress.com/lepak---gowan--human-
resource-management.html

 In addition, each chapter’s lecture will be added under the chapter’s

instructional material in written, audio and video formats to accommodate for
different learning preferences.

 Additional optional readings, media and useful links will be added also for
each chapter.

 All chapters’ material will be available on the course’s Canvas website. Please,
make sure to check the course website frequently, so you won’t miss any
important material. You need to use your Rutgers NetID and password to log
in.

 Make sure to read all assigned readings and cover the chapter’s lecture early
in the week in order to optimize your learning experience throughout each
chapter.
4. Assessment
The assessment criteria abide by the Undergraduate Grades and Records Policy: http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/nb-
ug_current/pg1358.html. Moreover, it is useful to read the New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog in order to know your rights and
obligations at: http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/nb-ug_current/pg1355.html. The following table lists the assessment methods and
their weights:

Method Points
Midterm One 100
Midterm Two 100
Final Exam 100
Forum Participation 100
Total 400

The following table lists the Grading and Point System assigned by the university:

Points Percent Grade Description Grade Points

358-400 90-100% A Outstanding 4.0
338-357 85-89% B+ 3.5
318-337 80-84% B Good 3.0
298-317 75-79% C+ 2.5
278-297 70-74% C Satisfactory 2.0
258-277 65-69% D Poor 1.0
≤ 257 ≤ 64 F Failing 0.0

A. Exams & Make-up Policy

There are three noncumulative exams with equal weights (two midterms and one final). The exams consist of multiple-choice and/or
true-false questions. Each exam covers the subjects addressed before its conduction (approximately each covers one-third of the
material). The exam material includes the chapters’ lectures and the required readings. The exams dates are fixed and noted in the course
schedule. Please note that all exams are closed-book, and you are not allowed to use any form of assistance. If the examination session
was canceled, then you will be notified of the new date.

Make-up policy
Again, the dates for each of the three exams are noted on the course schedule. An exam grade of zero (0) will be assigned to any student
who is absent without a legitimate excuse on the date of a regularly scheduled test. Legitimate excuses include illness requiring medical
attention (verified with a note from a doctor), an emergency situation (verified when applicable), or for a reason that is approved by the
instructor. The instructor’s approval should be attained at least two weeks before the exam date.

An individual make-up exam will be held at a time that is convenient for the instructor. Individual make-up exams could be in an essay,
short answers or multiple-choice questions formats – or any format chosen by the instructor. Your personal attendance might be required
to sit for the make-up exam.

B. Forum Discussions

For each week, there will be an assigned discussion forum. The forum aims to debate and discuss a question that addresses an issue
related to the chapter’s subject. Students are expected to actively participate in the online forum discussions, in order to interact, reflect,
exchange ideas, and expand their knowledge base. There will be 7 forums in total and each will be assessed separately. The total
assessment of the forum discussions will account for the top 5 individual forum scores – averaging up to a grade out of 100.

First, students should post an initial contribution that answers the forum question. The initial contribution should be posted during the
first three days of the assigned period. The initial contribution will be assessed based on its content, demonstrated analytical thinking
and references used. Second, the student should actively collaborate and respond to other posts throughout the assigned period. At a
minimum, the student should reply thrice to others – in addition to the initial contribution. The collaboration will be assessed based on
content and engagement, demonstrated analytical thinking and references used. In addition, the student will be assessed based on the
quality of writing. The quality of writing will be assessed based on clarity and mechanics and organization.
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The following is the breakdown of each forum discussion assessment:

Assessment Category Assessment Criteria

Initial Contribution Content Contribution (20%)
(45%) Analytical Thinking (20%)
References (5%)
Collaboration Content Contribution and Engagement (20%)
(45%) Analytical Thinking (20%)
References (5%)
Quality of Writing Clarity and mechanics (5%)
(10%) Organization (5%)

For more details on how to maximize your score, please refer to forum discussion rubrics. The rubrics can be located under the Policies
& Guidelines section of the course website.

C. Extra-credit Assignments

During the semester, you will have the opportunity to submit two assignments in order to improve the grades of the two midterm exams.
Each assignment will contribute up to 10 additional points, based on the quality of the essay. The two assignments are optional and will
be in an essay format. Submission dates of both assignments will be the end of next week after the examination date. Late submissions
are strictly not accepted. You are required to submit the essay through the Dropbox tool on the course website.

5. Course Requirements and Instructor Expectations

 Students are expected to read all the required readings and cover the chapter’s lecture early on during the assigned week for
each chapter. This increases the learning experience throughout the duration of the chapter’s week and elevates the interaction
level among students within the chapter’s discussion forum.
 Students are expected to actively participate in discussion forums to fulfill the learning outcomes of classes. Remember that
discussion forums are assessed and contribute to your final grade!
 Students are asked to check Canvas frequently – at least every 24 hours. Course material including additional readings, media,
useful links and announcements will be added regularly and will enhance your learning experience.
 All required materials for the course are subject to formal assessment, even if they were not covered in the lecture. Remember
that the instructor is merely a facilitator of your learning experience. Attaining the utmost knowledge of the course subjects is
highly dependent on individual effort and peer involvement.
 For every 3 credits of study, students should expect to commit at least 100 hours of their time for coursework, self-study and
revision.
 The instructor will continuously provide feedback and whenever a student requests help. Students are encouraged to contact
their instructor for one-on-one sessions if needed.
 Students are expected to behave in a professional manner. Failing to do so will affect your forum discussion grade. The
following are some guidelines:
o Students are expected to participate in the chapters’ forum discussions on time with adequate quality and quantity of
replies.
o Revise your work before posting your initial contribution and replies as you will not be able to modify your post once
you submit it.
o Add something new to justify your position when posting in the forums. Do not only post if you agree or don’t agree
with your peers’ replies. Instead justify your comment by appropriate references, analysis and linkages.
o Students are expected to behave ethically and respectfully towards their instructor, teaching aids and peers.
o Misconduct in chapters’ forum discussions, chatting and other forums and forms of communications will not be
tolerated.
o Make sure not to use all capital letters while replying to your peer. In case you want to emphasize a keyword or a
point, use italics, bold or asterisks.
o For further information on the discussion forum’s rubrics and how to behave ethically and professionally in an online
course, please refer to the guidelines on the course website.
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6. Academic Honesty and Code of Conduct

Students are expected to abide by Rutgers’s Academic Integrity Policy and Code of Student Conduct. Acts of cheating, plagiarism,
forgery, fabrication or misrepresentation are not tolerated and will be dealt with according to the university policies and procedures. If
you have doubts concerning committing a potential act of academic dishonesty, please contact the course instructor for advice. Moreover,
you are advised to check the websites of the Office of Academic Integrity at: http://academicintegrity.rutgers.edu/ and the Office of
Student Conduct at: http://studentconduct.rutgers.edu/. Alternatively, you can refer to the undergraduate catalog section for academic
integrity at: http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/nb-ug_current/pg1370.html and the section for the code of conduct at:
http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/nb-ug_current/pg1373.html.

In addition, the Undergraduate Program has a strict policy concerning any form of cheating (including cheating incidents at exams and
plagiarism). The following is the Undergraduate Program Policy on Cheating:

The goal of this policy is to make sure students in the UG HRM program fully understand that cheating will not be tolerated and there
are serious consequences for first-time cheaters and catastrophic consequences for repeat offenders. This policy applies solely to the
Undergraduate HRM Program.

The faculty members of the undergraduate program condemn any form of cheating. Any student found to have cheated will receive a
zero on the assignment or test on which the cheating occurred. In addition, the student’s final grade will be reduced by an entire letter
grade as shown in the table below.

Original Grade After Deduction

Grade for Cheating

A B
B+ C+
B C
C+ D
C D
D F

When students cheat, a note will be placed in their files in the HRM Department and such information will be taken into account by the
Admissions Committee for the MHRM Program. Further, on the first offense, students will be required to meet with the HRM
Undergraduate Program Director to discuss the offense and the subsequent penalty.

The second incidence of cheating (whether in the same class or in another HR class) will result in a grade of “F” and a referral to the
appropriate School and University authorities.

In the case of cheating on group work, all members of the group will be held responsible and suffer the consequences noted above.
Students have the responsibility to make sure that any work with their name on it meets the integrity standards of the HRM Department
and the University.

No extenuating circumstances will be considered in a case of cheating.

7. Communication Guidelines

When corresponding with your instructor and classmates through email or discussion forums, please take the time to be grammatically
correct and use a positive tone. Please also refrain from using all CAPITAL LETTERS, as this is often interpreted as shouting. Treat
your instructor and fellow students with respect at all times, and in all communications.
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Please refer to the SMLR General Netiquette Rules for online communication under the “Syllabus” section at the course
website.

8. Attendance Policy
Participation at all discussion forums shall be expected. Attending all the exams on time is also expected. Failure to participate in
discussion forums with no authentic excuse will negatively affect your grade – as it is an assessed activity. Failure to take an exam on
time will result in a zero.

Rutgers University Attendance Policy has assigned the following recognized grounds for absences:

1. Illness requiring medical attention (written proof is needed).

2. Curricular or extracurricular activities approved by the faculty.
3. Personal obligations claimed by the student and recognized as valid (pre-approved by the instructor unless it is a family emergency).
4. Recognized religious holidays (please refer to the links at the end of this section).
5. Severe inclement weather causing dangerous traveling conditions (Rutgers University usually cancels classes when the weather
conditions are not safe for commute) – this condition is invalid as the course is delivered online and requires no transportation.

As a general guideline, students have to attain the instructor’s approval before their absence unless it is an emergency. At least two
weeks’ notice is required before any examination date. If the cause of absenteeism is legitimate, then the instructor will work with the
student to make-up required exercises and examinations. The following links further clarify the attendance policy:

Rutgers’ Attendance Policy: http://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/policies/files/10.2.7%20-%20current.pdf

Rutgers’ Religious Holiday Policy: https://scheduling.rutgers.edu/scheduling/religious-holiday-policy
Interfaith Calendar: http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/index.htm
NJ Department of Education Religious Holiday List: http://www.state.nj.us/education/genfo/holidays.htm

9. Technical Requirements
There are no special technical pre-requisites, but, as the course delivery and communication takes place via the screen, students will
benefit from a consistent, secure access to a personal computer with up to date word processing and graphics software (Flash and video
players). A high-speed Internet connection is also recommended. The following are some basic hardware and software requirements:

1. An up-to-date computer (usually no older than 2-3 years. Students need to make sure that their computers are functional as it
is their responsibility.
2. Broadband connection with a reliable internet access.
3. Voice input (Microphone) and output hardware.
4. A webcam (800 x 600 resolution or better).
5. Operating System (Windows 7, 8, or higher / MAC OSX 10.7 Lion or higher).
6. Microsoft Word & PowerPoint.
7. Adobe Flash Player.
8. Adobe Reader (PDF reader).
9. A Media Player.
10. Please check the following link for more technical requirements: http://www.proctortrack.com/technical-requirements/
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10. Special Needs and Accommodation

“Rutgers University welcomes students with disabilities into all of the University's educational programs. In order to receive
consideration for reasonable accommodations, a student with a disability must contact the appropriate disability services office at the
campus where you are officially enrolled, participate in an intake interview, and provide
documentation: https://ods.rutgers.edu/students/documentation-guidelines. If the documentation supports your request for reasonable
accommodations, your campus’s disability services office will provide you with a Letter of Accommodations. Please share this letter
with your instructors and discuss the accommodations with them as early in your courses as possible. To begin this process, please
complete the Registration form on the ODS website at: https://ods.rutgers.edu/students/registration-form”. For additional information,
please visit the website of the Office of Disability Services at: https://ods.rutgers.edu/students.

11. Rutgers Academic Support Services

Rutgers has a variety of resources for academic support. For information, please visit Rutgers Academic Support.
 Rutgers has Learning Centers on each campus where any student can obtain tutoring and other help. For information, please
visit Rutgers Learning Centers @ https://rlc.rutgers.edu/.
 Rutgers also has a Writing Program where students can obtain help with writing skills and assignments. For information, please
visit Rutgers Writing Centers @ http://wp.rutgers.edu/tutoring/writingcenters
 Rutgers has plenty of libraries that offer a wide array of services. For information, please visit Introduction to Rutgers Libraries
@ http://libguides.rutgers.edu/intro. In addition, if you want to research a subject of interest, then please visit Research Guides
@ http://libguides.rutgers.edu/.

12. Tentative Course Schedule

The course will be delivered fully online during the period of 15 weeks. The course content and activities will be covered based on the
sequence specified next. Please note that the dates are tentative and subject to change. Also, note that the exams will be taken online
and will be monitored by an external proctoring vender. You will be informed of the tasks and method of taking the exam later on. Each
week, you have to accomplish a set of activities that are specified in the table below. Be aware that in total you have the opportunity to
participate in seven forums, and the total forum grade will account only for the top five forum scores.
Week Chapter Subject Chapter Activities
Week 1 Introduction to the Course Steps for introducing yourself to the course:
 Step 01: Read the course Syllabus, Schedule, and the “Syllabus Details”
sections at the course website.
09/04/2018-  Step 02: Explore the course and note your rights and obligations.
09/09/2018  Step 03: Get acquainted with the Learning Management System (Canvas).
 Step 04: Reply to the “Academic Integrity” forum; you can find it under the
“General Forums” section on Canvas.
 Step 05: Post an introduction about yourself in the “Student Introductions”
forum; you can find it under the “General Forums” section on Canvas.
 Step 06: Prepare ahead for the first discussion forum participation.
Week 2-3 Chapter 01: Managing Employees for Competitive Steps for accomplishing the learning objectives of Chapters one & two:
Advantage: An Introduction  Step 01: Read the required readings.
 Step 02: Study the instructional material.
09/10/2018-  Optional: Check your knowledge by taking the Chapters’ quizzes.
09/23/2018 Chapter 02: Organizational Demands and  Optional: Read the optional readings, watch the media and skim through
Environmental Influences useful links to further enhance your learning experience.

Steps for contributing to the Forum activity:

 Step 01: Post your initial contribution to the week’s Forum during the first
three days of the period.
 Step 02: Reply to other students’ posts throughout the week – at least three
replies are required. The more replies and the better quality they are, the
higher would be your score. Please refer to the forum rubrics for more details.
 Note: You will not be able to view the replies of your classmates before you
post your initial contribution.
Week 4-5 Chapter 03: Regulatory Issues in HRM Steps for accomplishing the learning objectives of Chapters three & four:
 Step 01: Read the required readings.
 Step 02: Study the instructional material.
09/24/2018- Chapter 04: Job Design and Job Analysis  Optional: Check your knowledge by taking the Chapters’ quizzes.
10/07/2018  Optional: Read the optional readings, watch the media and skim through
useful links to further enhance your learning experience.

Steps for contributing to the Forum activity:

 Step 01: Post your initial contribution to the week’s Forum during the first
three days of the period.
 Step 02: Reply to other students’ posts throughout the week – at least three
replies are required. The more replies and the better quality they are, the
higher would be your score. Please refer to the forum rubrics for more details.
 Note: You will not be able to view the replies of your classmates before you
post your initial contribution.

Week 6-7 Chapter 05: Workforce Planning Steps for accomplishing the learning objectives of Chapters five & six:
 Step 01: Read the required readings.
 Step 02: Study the instructional material.
Chapter 06: Recruitment  Optional: Check your knowledge by taking the Chapters’ quizzes.
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10/08/2018-  Optional: Read the optional readings, watch the media and skim through
10/21/2018 Study for Midterm One (Chapters 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05) useful links to further enhance your learning experience.

Steps for contributing to the Forum activity:

Take the Exam on Friday 10/19/2018  Step 01: Post your initial contribution to the week’s Forum during the first
three days of the period.
 Step 02: Reply to other students’ posts throughout the week – at least three
replies are required. The more replies and the better quality they are, the
higher would be your score. Please refer to the forum rubrics for more details.
 Note: You will not be able to view the replies of your classmates before you
post your initial contribution.

Steps for the exam:

 Step 01: Study the material of Chapters 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05
 Step 02: Take midterm one on the Friday of this week
 Note: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that cover the required
readings and instructional material

Week 8-9 Chapter 07: Selection Steps for accomplishing the learning objectives of Chapters seven & eight:
 Step 01: Read the required readings.
 Step 02: Study the instructional material.
10/22/2018- Chapter 08: Learning and Development  Optional: Check your knowledge by taking the Chapters’ quizzes.
11/04/2018  Optional: Read the optional readings, watch the media and skim through
Optional: You may submit the first Extra-Credit Essay useful links to further enhance your learning experience.
which is Due by the end of Week 8, i.e. 10/28/2018
Steps for contributing to the Forum activity:
 Step 01: Post your initial contribution to the week’s Forum during the first
three days of the period.
 Step 02: Reply to other students’ posts throughout the week – at least three
replies are required. The more replies and the better quality they are, the
higher would be your score. Please refer to the forum rubrics for more details.
 Note: You will not be able to view the replies of your classmates before you
post your initial contribution.

Optional: Submit the first extra-credit essay.

Week 10-11 Chapter 09: Performance Management Steps for accomplishing the learning objectives of Chapters nine & ten:
 Step 01: Read the required readings.
 Step 02: Study the instructional material.
11/05/2018- Chapter 10: Compensating Employees  Optional: Check your knowledge by taking the Chapters’ quizzes.
11/18/2018  Optional: Read the optional readings, watch the media and skim through
useful links to further enhance your learning experience.
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Study for Midterm Two (Chapters 06, 07, 08 and 09)
Steps for contributing to the Forum activity:
 Step 01: Post your initial contribution to the week’s Forum during the first
Take the Exam on Friday 11/16/2018 three days of the period.
 Step 02: Reply to other students’ posts throughout the week – at least three
replies are required. The more replies and the better quality they are, the
higher would be your score. Please refer to the forum rubrics for more details.
 Note: You will not be able to view the replies of your classmates before you
post your initial contribution.

Steps for the exam:

 Step 01: Study the material of Chapters 06, 07, 08 and 09
 Step 02: Take midterm one on the Friday of this week
 Note: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that cover the required
readings and instructional material

Week 12-13 Chapter 11: Incentives and Rewards Steps for accomplishing the learning objectives of Chapters eleven & twelve:
 Step 01: Read the required readings.
 Step 02: Study the instructional material.
11/19/2018- Chapter 12: Employee Benefits and Safety Programs  Optional: Check your knowledge by taking the Chapters’ quizzes.
12/02/2018  Optional: Read the optional readings, watch the media and skim through
useful links to further enhance your learning experience.
Optional: You may submit the Second Extra-Credit
Essay by the end of Week 12, i.e. 11/25/2018. Steps for contributing to the Forum activity:
 Step 01: Post your initial contribution to the week’s Forum during the first
three days of the period.
 Step 02: Reply to other students’ posts throughout the week – at least three
replies are required. The more replies and the better quality they are, the
higher would be your score. Please refer to the forum rubrics for more details.
 Note: You will not be able to view the replies of your classmates before you
post your initial contribution.

Optional: Submit the first extra-credit essay.

Week 14-15 Chapter 13: Labor Unions and Employee Management Steps for accomplishing the learning objectives of Chapters thirteen:
 Step 01: Read the required readings.
 Step 02: Study the instructional material.
12/03/2018- Final Exam (Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13)  Optional: Check your knowledge by taking the Chapters’ quizzes.
12/14/2018 Take the Exam on Friday 12/14/2018  Optional: Read the optional readings, watch the media and skim through
useful links to further enhance your learning experience.

Steps for contributing to the Forum activity:

 Step 01: Post your initial contribution to the week’s Forum during the first
three days of the period.
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 Step 02: Reply to other students’ posts throughout the week – at least three
replies are required. The more replies and the better quality they are, the
higher would be your score. Please refer to the forum rubrics for more details.
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Steps for the Exam

 Step 01: Study the material of Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13
 Step 02: Take the final exam on Friday of this week
 Note: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that cover the required
readings and instructional material