WELCOME to MT203 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT!!

1. Introductions Review of Course Expectations Review of Syllabus WELCOME to MT203HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT!!

2. AGENDA • Review Methods of Communication • Review Syllabus • Review of Assignments • Review of Expectations

3. AVENUES for COMMUNICATION • You will Communicate with • Your Professor • Your Advisor • Tech Support • Communication with your Professor can take place through

4. INSTRUCTOR’S OFFICE • You will find a link called “Virtual Office” under Course Home. • This provides another avenue for questions you may have. • This is something that will be visible to all students, so naturally, if you have a private matter to discuss, you should use e-mail or IM.

5. AOL INSTANT MESSENGER • Each Instructor has designated times that they will be available for “Office Hours” through AOL Instant Messenger • Check your classroom and Instructor Information for days and times as well as IM Names • Add your Instructor to your Buddy List and look for them at other times as well!

6. E-MAIL • Please remember that we utilize Microsoft Office Outlook Express for e-mails. You can access it through https://webmail.kaplan.edu. • We do have a link within the classroom to forward e-mail messages to each other; however, you have to read and respond to them in Outlook Express. • Messages of a personal nature for your Instructor should be directed through E-Mail

7. SEMINARS • We are scheduled for Seminars on Wednesday nights at 9 pm ET during Units 1, 2, 5, and 8. • You are encouraged to attend the seminars as they will help you better understand the content of the course. • We will also discuss current issues and resources in the seminars. • So please attend!

8. SEMINARS (cont) • Seminars are NOT mandatory - - although I see you all came today, so I’m sure that means you are looking for answers! • The first seminar will review Course Expectations, the Syllabus and HRM in general. • Feel free to review chat archives should you be unable to attend a seminar.

9. SYLLABUS • The Syllabus can be found under Course Home in the classroom. Most of you probably received it by e-mail as well... • You can download the Syllabus from the “Doc Sharing” tab in the classroom too • Information covered in the Syllabus includes: • Course Information • Course Policies • Communication Guidelines • Gradebook

10. COURSE CALENDAR • Take time to review the Course Calendar section • This confirms all graded components of course • We have a Discussion Question with every Unit. • Case Studies are due in Units 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8. • Reviews/Quizzes are due in Units 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9 • Ethics Paper due in Unit 6 and Writing Assignment due in Unit 10

11. ASSIGNMENTS • Seven Total Reviews/Quizzes (Units 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, & 9) • Seven Total Written Projects (Units 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 10) • Five Projects are papers related to Case Study Analysis (Units 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)…….use the Case Study Analysis Template for these projects. • The Ethics Paper should also be done using Case Study Analysis • 1 Writing Assignment (Unit 10)

12. GRADEBOOK

13. DISCUSSION BOARD • Keep in mind that Discussions are a graded component of this course and they are designed for maximum student participation and engagement. • In order to be successful in this course, you need to contribute to the DB in a timely manner. • You should have one main post and at least two posts that comment/respond to your peers. • Integrate course material • Challenge a fellow classmate • Question a fellow classmate • Drive the conversation forward • Add value to the conversation

14. DUE DATES • Our Units are scheduled from Wednesday morning through midnight Tuesday. • Assignments are due on Tuesday’s by midnight ET. • The first Unit gives you the opportunity to get acquainted with each other, the course content, and of course, the KU platform. • The Review for Unit 1 is just 5 questions about course expectations and policies.

15. PLEASE NOTE!! • All Projects due no later than the end of Unit 9, with exception of Writing Assignment. • No outstanding late work can be accepted after Unit 9.

16. LATE WORK POLICY • There is a Late Work Policy established by your Instructor which applies to all students. • Essentially what you need to know is that the later you are, the greater the percentage taken off from your work. • Anything over 21 days late is an automatic zero.

17. LATE WORK (cont) • Discussion Board posts MUST be made during the Unit to be eligible for full credit, unless approved by the Instructor. • If you have extreme, extenuating circumstances, you must contact me to discuss options. This should be done in advance of due date. • Approved late comments to the Discussion must be composed in a Word document and uploaded under the “Doc Sharing” tab in the classroom. • Reviews are only open during the applicable Unit. Only extreme, extenuating circumstances will warrant reopening a Review.

18. CONTINGENCY PLAN • As this is an online program, you need to ensure you have access to a computer • Always have a back-up plan for getting your work done • Library • Cyber Café • Starbucks • Kmart • Local College or University • Friends • Neighbors • Family

19. CONTINGENCY PLAN (cont) • Also need to make sure you back-up your work to avoid loss • Consider a Memory Stick • Consider an external hard drive • Consider a CD or DVD • Get a Study Buddy • Make sure you have a second e-mail account

20. COMMUNICATE!!! • There may be extreme extenuating circumstances which should be brought to the attention of your Instructor prior to the due date of the assignment. • Just keep your Instructor posted!!

21. WRITING STYLE… • APA is the writing style requested for Kaplan students. • The most important thing to know with any writing style is that you are acknowledging the work of the authors’ publications you've used in conducting your research to formulate your papers. • Each writing style has a different format that is used to do that.

22. APA STYLE… • The APA writing style expects parenthetical citations as well as a reference list. • APA style should include these 3 things: 1. A separate title page 2. The paper itself (the "discussion"), including citations, where applicable 3. A separate references page

23. APA (cont) Here are a few additional formatting standards to keep in mind: • Use standard margins: 1" on all sides. • Use standard 12-point font size. • Use standard double-spacing. • Use left-aligned text. Do not right-justify.

24. MORE ON APA! • If you are not familiar with the APA writing style – there are plenty of resources at your fingertips to help you. • Please don't hesitate to refer to the KU Writing Center for assistance. There is a great reference library available for your use. • Just ask for help!

25. WEBSITES for assistance with APA You can also check out the following websites: • APA Style: http://www.ccc.commnet.edu Another real good APA website- • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html (within the purdue.edu site mentioned above, there is an excellent powerpoint presentation on APA in general with specific examples given of citations and references).

26. More… Another site I find useful is http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/apa-crib.html#Pages.  This gives you a view of exactly what the format should look like along with a description.  And this is the link to the APA citation machine: • http://citationmachine.net/ It can also be very helpful.

27. TURNITIN.COM • Use Turnitin to check your paper for passages that have not been cited or referenced • Great tool for honing your APA skills • Turnitin will help you correct deficiencies in your writing • www.turnitin.com

28. NAMING DOCUMENTS • We do ask that you use a consistent format for naming files added to the Drop Box. A good format to follow would be Last Name_First Name_Unit#_Project # (Hannon_Carol_U1P1) • Look for Announcements on this type of information.

29. Remember Your NETIQUETTE • Etiquette on the Net • Use appropriate communication in online environments • Be considerate of others • Avoid threatening language, personal attacks • Avoid using all CAPS – appears as SHOUTING • Practice good grammar, punctuation, composition • Engage in constructive exchanges • Treat others as you would want to be treated!

30. REVIEW OF HRM • Now that we have additional information on course expectations and the assignments, let’s turn our attention to some general information on the concepts for this week…………….. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT!

31. Overview of HR Field • The purpose of the HR department is to recruit, interview, select, hire, train, and retain top performing employees. • There are many different areas of HR, all of which have different duties and responsibilities.

32. Overview of HR Field (cont’d) • Some responsibilities of HR managers include: • Regulations: ensuring the organization is in compliance with state and federal regulations and employment laws. • Recruitment: recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and hiring employees. • Training and Development: providing new hire orientation, training programs, and professional development opportunities for employees. • Benefits and Compensation: developing fair salary ranges and benefits packages for employees. • Retention: implementing rewards and recognition programs for top performing employees • What are some other examples?

33. TIME FOR QUESTIONS!! • That’s it for this session……..Now it is your turn…….. • What’s on your mind???

34. THANK YOU!! • I appreciate your participation here tonight! • Thank you for all of your input :-) • Have a great week!