Human Resource Management

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COMM 202.3
Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
1/2(3S)

Introduces various behavioural concepts and tools that will assist the administrator in both understanding behaviour in organizations and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Topics include the role of the administrator, schools of management thought, forces affecting employee and work group behaviour, leadership and supervision, interpersonal and organizational communication, and organizational change.

COMM 342.3
Organization Structure and Design
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 202.

Completes the introduction to organizational behaviour begun in COMM 202 by providing and understanding of the theory, research, and managerial choices relevant in structuring, designing, and maintaining effective organizations. A contingency approach will be used to examine the influence of factors such as environment, goals and strategy, and technology on the structure and behaviour of organizations. Methods for organization development and change will also be introduced and discussed.

COMM 348.3
Human Aspects of Administration
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 202.

Extended coverage of topics covered in COMM 202 with a focus on leadership. Uses various media to examine theories of and issues in leadership in organizations. Cases, role playing and seminars are used to provide practical exposure to leadership issues and problems.

COMM 382.3
Employment Law
1/2(3L)

Deals with four major statutes and public policies comprising employment law: Employment Standards, Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety, and Workers' Compensation legislation.

COMM 384.3
Workplace Health & Safety
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 206 or permission of the instructor.

Acquaints students with the full-scope of job-related safety and health hazards, the key institutions and their responsibilities including government, industry, labour medical/scientific, and industrial engineering. Historical and economic developments, enforcement and compliance will be reviewed. Special emphasis will centre on the element of an effective workplace health and safety program.

COMM 386.3
Personnel Management
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 202 and 206.

Primarily concerned with the problem of staffing large organizations. Topics include procurement; employee interviewing, testing and placement; wage and salary administration; and other topics pertinent to the personnel management function.

COMM 388.3
Compensation
1/2(2L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 206.

Deals with compensation theory and practice. Topics include job evaluation, wage surveys, performance evaluation, incentive systems, benefits and legal concerns in developing and administering compensation systems in organizations. The course's primary focus is a major project involving students in designing a compensation plan for an organization.

COMM 402.3
Management Skills
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): Open to Commerce students in their graduating year.

This course focuses on the skills managers require to effectively "get things done" in organizations. The course concentrates on ten skills that research identifies as those most frequently associated with effective managers: verbal communication, managing time and stress, motivating and influencing others, delegating, setting goals and articulating vision, self-awareness and empathy, team building, managing conflict, problem recognition and problem solving and managing individual decisions. Skill learning will involve some lectures, but will focus primarily on student involvement through cases, exercises and role playing.

COMM 441.3
High Involvement Work Systems
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 202.

Examines the various elements for creating high involvement work systems including job and task redesign, ergonomics, self-managed work teams, participative management, financial participation, joint labour-management committees, joint consultation through worker councils or board representation and employee ownership. The evidence on the consequences of each of the elements will be assessed, and implementation issues will be examined.