MGT 3750 - Fundamentals of Human Resources
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 05, CRN 41101,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Kimberly Pleva
Email: kmpleva@ysu.edu
Course Description
3750. Fundamentals of Human Resources. This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of Human Resource Management (HRM). Students will explore key concepts such as individual and group decision-making, motivation, perceptions, and attitudes, and their impact on HR processes. Topics covered include job design, employee selection, organizational development, total rewards, employee relations, and workplace health, safety, and security. This course serves as the first step in a series of HR courses, equipping students with the essential knowledge and skills needed for advanced HR studies. Prereq.: 2.5 GPA. Prereq. or Coreq.: MGT 3725 (may be taken concurrently). 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Human Resource Management | Dessler, Gary | 13-9780-13-792739-5 |
Each week a learning module will be released on Blackboard covering one large topic. The module will contain items to support the week’s learning such as readings, videos, and assignments.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Introduction to Course & Human Resource Management | Course Objectives Quiz |
| 8/31 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Legal Environment | |
| 9/7 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Job Analysis | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 9/14 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Recruiting & Selection | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 9/21 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Recruiting & Selection | Applied Learning Assignment Exam 1 |
| 9/28 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Training & Development | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 10/5 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Performance Management | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 10/12 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Compensation & Benefits | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 10/19 | NONE (Lecture Only) | Compensation & Benefits | Exam 2 |
| 10/26 | None (Lecture Only) | Labor Relations | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 11/2 | None (Lecture Only) | Employee Relations | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 11/9 | None (Lecture Only) | Organizational Behaviors | |
| 11/16 | None (Lecture Only) | OSHA | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 11/23 | None | Application of Content/Review | |
| 11/30 | None (Lecture Only) | Application of Content - HRM | Applied Learning Assignment |
| 12/7 | Finals Week | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.