Mindanao State University

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTANCY

Marawi City

COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE IN MANAGEMENT 103

I. COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code : Management 103
Course Title : Human Resource Management
Course Description :

The course deals on the principal and techniques of human resources management and employee-employer
relationships. It deals with the operative functions of human resource management in the 21st century, acquisition of human
resources, development of human resources and human resources management in changing a world. This course also
includes application of Human Resource Management to actual business setting through case analysis. The course topics
are presented through modules. Teacher-made assignments will be given in every module.

Credit : 3 units
Pre-requisites(s) : Mgt102

II. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Case analysis (Written report)

Group reporting
Seminar-Workshop (Personality Development and Work Ethics)

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III. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:

COGNITIVE
1. Identify the basic principles and techniques of human resource management.
2. Identify the basic concepts of human resource management in business organization.
3. Recognize the important role of HR in maintaining a competitive organization.
4. Discuss current issues and challenges in human resource management and employee-employer relation.
5. Discuss how to strategically plan for the human resource needed to meet organizational goals and objectives.

AFFECTIVE

1. Actively participate in the deeper understanding of human resource management as a field of study.
2. Adapt the role of HRM in business and in every activity.
3. Support the vision, mission and goals of the university, the college and the department

PSYCHOMOTOR

1. Demonstrate an ethical understanding and perspective to business situations.

2. Become skilled at proper human resource management in this new business era.

IV. TEXTBOOK(S) AND REFERENCES(S)

Textbook : Human Resource Management Instructional Guide

References : Human Resource Management (third edition) by Crispina R. Corpuz

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 V. DETAIL COURSE OUTLINE/LEARNING PLAN

Assessment of
Strategies/ Learning
Topics Learning outcomes Learning WK HRS
activities
Outcomes

Orientation and Familiarization

 Support the Mission, vision and  Interactive class Students to submit a 1 1.5
1. Mission, vision and core values of the core values of the university, the discussion reflection paper on
university, the college and the department. college and the department.  Sharing of their realization
2. Code of conduct for students  Identify the scope and limitations, expectations from the initial
3. Class room policies and grading system requirements, grading system, discussion.
4. Discuss of the course syllabus classroom rules and the
importance of Human Resource
Management in business
operations.

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 A. Changing Perspectives of Human
Resource Management  Discuss the evaluation and main  Interactive class  Quiz 1-2 3
trends in HRM, and apply discussion  Home works
1. Evaluation of Human resource Management Information Technology in HR  Video presentation  Case analysis
2. Main trends in the HR Profession  Explain the role of HR Information
3. Applications of Information Technology System
(IT) in HR  Identify the use of Organizational
4. Human Resource Information System Charts and Structure
(HRIS)
5. HR Departments’ Organization Charts and
Structure

B. Job Analysis
 Identify the starting point of the  Interactive class  Quiz 2-3 6
1. Importance of Job Analysis (JA) operative functions of human discussion  Home works
2. Definition of Different Job Terms resource management that includes  Video presentation  Case analysis
3. Specific Information Provided by Job the human resource planning,
Analysis recruitment, selection and
4. Uses of Job Analysis Information placement.
5. Methods Used in Job Analysis  Identify the value of commitment
6. Steps in Conducting Job Analysis and social responsiveness.
7. Writing the Job Description
8. New Jobs and Hot Jobs for the 21st Century
9. Writing the Job Specification

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 C. Recruitment of Employees
 Discuss the usefulness and process  Interactive class  Quiz 3-4 6
1. Recruitment on the internet of the recruitment discussion  Home works
2. Tips to Applicants to Avoid Illegal  Identify the value of source of  Video presentation  Case analysis
Recruitment applicants  Writing of Resume
3. Recruitment Process/Recruitment Plan
4. Sources of Applicants

D. Selection of Employees
 Discuss the importance of  Interactive class  Quiz 5 1.5
1. Why Selection Process is Important selection process discussion  Home works
2. Selection Process  Identify the selection process  Video presentation  Case analysis
 Mock Interview

E. Training and development of Employees

 Discuss the needs, purpose and  Interactive class  Quiz 5-6 6
1. Employee orientation process of training and discussion  Home works
2. Using Training to deal with Competitive development of employees  Demonstration  Case analysis
Challenges  Identify the value of effectiveness  Simulation  Library research
3. The Training Process and efficiency derived from Activities
4. Training options manpower training and
5. Outsourcing the Training of Employees development
6. Distance Learning or E-Learning in the
Philippines

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 7 2
Preliminary Examination

F. Performance Review and Appraisal

 Discuss the early approaches  Lecture/Discussion  Quiz 8-9 6
 Why Measure Performance appraisal, evaluate performance,  Video presentation  Home works
 Early approaches to performance appraisal and performance appraisal  Group reporting  Case analysis
 Objectives of Performance Appraisal methods
 Performance criteria  Identify the seven tips for
 Who Should Evaluate Performance appraisal system
 Performance Appraisal Methods
 Seven Tips for Creating a World-class
Appraisal System
 Performance Appraisal Problem and
Solutions
 Feedback or Appraisal Interview

G. Changes in Personnel Status

 Discuss the value of sincerity,  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 9-10 6
 Promotion loyalty, commitment and purity of  Video presentation  Home works
 Demotion the heart.  Group reporting  Case analysis
 Transfer  Identify the Governing Laws
 Employee Separation Regarding Separation from the
 Governing Laws Regarding Separation from Service
the Service
 Types of Employment

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 H. Compensating Human Resources
 Discuss the components, factors,  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 10-11 6
1. Objectives of Compensation methods, indicators,  Video presentation  Home works
2. Main Components of Compensation characteristics, forms, benefits and  Group reporting  Case analysis
3. Determining Pay Rates conditions of financial
4. Job Evaluation Methods compensation.
5. Different Forms of Compensation  Identify the value of consistency,
and equity.

I. Employee Benefits and Services

 Discuss the different benefits of  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 11-12 6
1. Tax Advantages of Benefits employees  Video presentation  Home works
2. Nontaxable Benefits under the code  Identify the Classification of  Group reporting  Case analysis
3. Classification of Employee Benefits and Employee Benefits and services
services

J. The Labor Management Relations

 Discuss the policy, modes, rights,  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 12-13 6
1. The Labor Movement security of employee-employer  Video presentation  Home works
2. A Background on the Early Philippine relations  Group reporting  Case analysis
Labor Movement  Identify the value of fairness,  Role playing
3. Definition of Terms justice and integrity
4. National Policy on Labor Dispute
Settlement
5. Different Modes of Setting Labor Disputes
6. Unionism in the Philippines
7. Labor Organizations in the Philippines
8. Employees’ Right to self-organization
9. Forms of Union Security

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10. Requirements in the Registration of a Labor
Organization
11. Rights of a Legitimate Labor Organization
12. Unfair Labor Practices of Employers
(Practices Prohibited by Law)
13. Contents of the Contract Agreement
14. Collective Bargaining Process
15. Bargaining Impasses/Deadlock
16. Grievances Machinery and Volunteer
Arbitration
17. Procedural but Mandatory Requirements of
a Lawful Strike or Lockout

K. Basic Labor Law Affecting Employer-

Employee Relationship  Discuss the labor law, state policy,  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 13-14 6
and labor code  Video presentation  Home works
1. Labor Law for Leaders  Identify the value of fairness,  Group reporting
2. State Policy on Labor  Case analysis
justice and integrity
3. General labor Standards
4. Provisions Regarding Health and Safety in
the Workplace
5. The Philippines Labor of Code (Selected
Provisions)
6. Department of Labor and Employment
Administration
Midterm Examination 15 2

L. Employee Relations and Employee

Discipline  Discuss the labor relations,  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 16-17 6
discipline, and approaches  Video presentation  Home works

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1. Importance of Labor Relations  Identify the categories and  Group reporting  Case analysis
2. Prevention of Employee Misconduct elements of employees
3. Categories of Difficult/Problem Employees
4. Discipline or Infraction of Cases
5. Addressing Employee Conduct Problems
6. Approaches to Discipline
7. Elements of a Disciplinary Program

M. Employee Grievances
 Discuss the grievances,  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 17-18 6
1. Grievances Procedures in Unionized firms procedures, and scope  Video presentation  Home works
as Provided in their CBA  Identify the Handling employee  Group reporting  Case analysis
2. Handling Employee Grievances at the Level grievance  Demonstration
of the Supervisor  Role playing
3. Processing of Grievance
4. Scope of Voluntary Arbitration
5. Grievance Procedures in Nonunionized
firms

N. Employee Morale and Motivation

 Discuss the importance of job  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 18-19 6
1. Morale and Job Satisfaction satisfaction and its effect  Video presentation  Home works
2. Basic Factors Influencing Employee Morale  Identify the factors and approaches  Group reporting  Case analysis
3. Motivation for Performance
4. Suggestion to Motivation Employees
5. Two Major Approaches to Work Motivation

O. Health and Safety in the Workplace

 Discuss the promotion, reasons, and  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 19-20 6
1. Promoting Employees’ Health and Safety causes of health and safety in the  Video presentation
 Home works
2. Reasonable Working Conditions workplace  Group reporting

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3. Causes of Work-related Accidents and  Identify the value of self-discipline,  Demonstration  Case analysis
Illnesses health, safety and self-control.
4. Occupational Diseases
5. Costs of Accidents
6. Occupational Health and Safety Center
7. Employees’ Compensation Program

P. Human Resource Planning

 Discuss the starting point of the  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 20-21 6
1. Human Resource Planning and its operative functions of human  Video presentation  Home works
Importance resource management that includes
 Group reporting  Case analysis
2. Human Resource Planning Process the human resource planning.
3. Evaluating the HR Planning Program  Identify the value of commitment
4. Alignment of Business Planning and HR and social responsiveness.
Planning

Q. Career Management and Development

 Discuss the objectives, logical  Lecture/discussion  Quiz 21-22 6
1. Definition of Terms flow, career, career stage, career  Video presentation  Home works
2. Objectives of Career Development planning, late career stage, career  Group reporting  Case analysis
3. Career and the Individual plateau and the benefits
4. Logical Flow of Events in Developing a  Identify the objectives and its
Career importance
5. Career Stage
6. Career Planning
7. Late Career Stage
8. Career Plateau
9. Identifying Occupational Orientation
10. Identifying Career Anchor
11. Career management Responsibilities of the
Manager, the HR Manager, the Company,

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 and the Employer
12. Benefits of Career Development Systems
Final Examination 23 2

VI. EXPEXCTATIONS FROM STUDENTS

Students are expected to:

1. Come to class well prepared and participate in the class discussion and other related activities.
2. Take all quizzes and examinations on the date scheduled.
3. Present the assign topics on time
4. Submit course requirement on time.
5. Treat faculty and classmates with respect and courtesy.
6. Abide with class policies, and
7. Understand the course instructional guide.

VII. POLICY

Academic Dishonesty
All students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying and other forms of unethical behavior will not be tolerated.
Any student found guilty of cheating in any assignment, quiz, examination or plagiarism in submitted course requirement will
receive a grade of 5.0 or failure in the said quiz or examination or plagiarism in course requirement.

Absence and Tardiness

The University policy on absences and tardiness is hereby adopted.

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Personal Devices
Unless authorized by the professor, use of cell phone, laptop, tablet and other similar devices inside the classroom is prohibited.

Quiz and Major examination

Quiz may be announced or unannounced, while major examination is always announced. Major examination shall be department
with the following distribution of degree of difficulty of questions: 60% or 70% easy, 30% or 20% average and 10% difficult, as
the case maybe. Special quiz and examination is given if a student can present to the department valid reasons, otherwise no
special quiz or examination shall be given.

Seat Plan
A seat plan shall be adopted. Any student not in his/her designated seat shall be considered absent.

Dress Code
The university dress code is hereby adopted. In the case of management major students, wearing of their prescribed uniform shall
be mandatory.

Submission of Course Requirements, if any

All course requirements, if any, shall be submitted on the date scheduled, otherwise the professor may at his discretion refuse to
accept such requirements. If a professor would accept late course requirement, points at a rate 10 points per day of delay shall be
deducted.

Conduct of Course Requirement, if any

Any course requirement that shall require fieldwork shall be done inside the campus, unless there is a compelling need to do the
same outside the campus. The compelling need shall be determined by the department after the student, thru his professor who
shall then make a request. No fieldwork shall be done unless approved by the department. Department guidelines in the conduct of
course requirement shall be adopted.

Others
The university code of conduct on matter not covered on this instructional guide shall be adopted.

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VIII. GRADING SYSTEM

Major Exams
Prelim - 20%
Midterm - 20%
Finals - 20%
Attendance and Behavior - 5%
Case Analysis - 15%
Class Participation (Recitation, Quizzes and Assignment) - 10%
Group reporting - 10%
TOTAL 100%
Passing Rate – 60%

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