AMGT 303: Human Resources and Organizational Culture

This course examines the evolving role of human resource management and its increasing importance as a driver of organizational performance. Students learn about the broad responsibilities of human resource departments, from ensuring compliance with government regulations and handling compensation and benefits, to managing diversity and organizational culture. The importance of learning the business, resisting isolation, effectively communicating reasons for change, and ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives is explored. Students are also introduced to the growing role of data analysis in HR decision-making. This course is cross-listed with HCAD 303. Students completing AMGT 303 may not receive graduation credit for HCAD 303. Class must be passed with a 2.0 or better to count for BAS Applied Management degree. Course Outcomes: 1. Trace the evolution of the role of human resource management ILO (1) PLO (2) 2. Compare the different approaches to managing human resources PLO (2) 3. Describe the role of human resource management in ensuring legal compliance ILO (3) PLO (10) 4. Analyze the factors that guide decision-making in human resource management and the importance of alignment with the organization?s strategic goals and objectives ILO (4) PLO (8) 5. Describe best practices for hiring and compensating employees, and managing turnover ILO (3) PLO (8) 6. Describe the increasingly important role of data analysis in driving human resource decision-making PLOs (8 & 9) 7. Assess the variety of factors that motivate employees and changes that organizations can make to enhance employee performance ILO (5) PLO (9)