School Specific Outline: HRM722

Prerequisites        None

Topic Outline

1. Decision Support System development 
2. Elements of project management
3. Needs Analysis
4. Design and acquisition of HRIS 
5. Implementation of HRIS 
6. HRIS functionality
7. Word Processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics and database (HRIS) fundamentals
8. Internet-Intranet application to HR
9. Workforce research methods
10. Data collection
11. Conditioning/treatment/experimentation techniques
12. Analysis of workforce data
13. Decision Making approaches

Modes of Instruction

• Instruction will consist of ONE classroom periods per week and TWO computer lab periods per week.
• The classroom periods will demonstrate through lecture and discussion, the skills and techniques of quantitative qualitative analysis. 
• During the lab, the instructor will provide both theory and hands-on instruction in Microsoft Office and HRIS. 
• Students will be required to write tests and to submit assignments associated with specific segments of the subject material. 

Prescribed Texts and Tutorials

• HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: A PRACTICAL APPROACH, 2nd Edition, Rampton, Turnbull, Doran; Carswell, Scarborough, Ont.

Required Supplies        2 Diskettes 3.5", double sided, high density (HD)

Modes of Evaluation

• HR Research Test - 30% 
• HRIS Test - 30% 
• Microsoft Office Assignments - 20% 
• HRIS Application Test - 20%

Promotion Policy

• All assignments are marked on the basis of an appropriate standard of research, content, organization of material, and presentation in a typewritten, grammatically correct format. 
• Late assignments or missed tests will not be accepted and a grade of zero will be given.
• Extenuating circumstances can be discussed with the instructor prior to the due date of the assignment or test.
• As stated in Academic Policy, a student must successfully complete all major segments of a subject in order to earn a passing grade. 
• For further information on evaluation and academic standing, see a copy of Academic Policy, available at Seneca registration offices.

Grading Policy

PROFESSOR:

Ash Patel, Room TBA, Extension 6048

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                                      CHAIR:  JENNIFER SINGH                                 Date
                                      Centre for Human Resources

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