MGT 3750 - Fundamentals of Human Resources
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43661,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Joanna Forbes
Email: jrforbes01@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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Human Resource Management | Dessler, Gary | 13-97080-13-792739-5 |
COURSE READING LIST
Required Textbook
Dessler, G. (2024). Human resource management (17th ed.). Pearson.
Course PowerPoint Presentations
Pearson Education. (2024). Human resource management (17th ed.) [PowerPoint slides].
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1,2,3; Module 1 Presentation | Introduction to Human Resources | Module 1 Quiz; Module 1 Assignment |
| 10/26 | Chapter 4,5,6; Module 2 Presentation | Talent Acquisition | Module 2 Quiz; Module 2 Assignment |
| 11/2 | Chapter 8,9,10; Module 3 Presentation | Training and Performance Management | Module 3 Quiz; Module 3 Assignment |
| 11/9 | Chapter 11,12,13; Module 4 Presentation | Compensation and Benefits | Module 4 Quiz; Module 4 Assignment |
| 11/16 | Chapter 14,15; Module 5 Presentation | Employee Relations | Module 5 Quiz; Module 5 Assignment |
| 11/23 | Chapter 16; Module 6 Presentation | Safety, Health, and Risk Management | Module 6 Quiz; Module 6 Assignment |
| 11/30 | Chapter 17, 18; Module 7 Presentation | HR from Global to Small Businesses | Module 7 Quiz; Module 7 Assignment |
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.