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This chapter discusses labor unions: what unions are, why they exist, major legal acts that shape unions, the unionization process, union's impact on organizations, collective bargaining, and the grievance process. Think of industries with a large union impact and how it might change the dynamic between employees and employers.

Collective Bargaining

Exercises

Research negotiation techniques, then list and describe the options. Which do you think would work best when negotiating with unions?
Of the list of bargaining issues, which would be most important to you and why?

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: The Nature of Human Resources

1.1: The Changing Nature of Human Resource Management

The Role of Human Resources

HR Basics Human Resource Management

What Is Human Resource Management?

Human Resource Management

The Changing Role of Strategic Human Resources

1.2: Strategic HR Management and Planning

Introduction to Strategic Management

Strategic Planning

1.3: Workplace Diversity

Multiculturalism and the Law

The Gender Wage Gap

Workplace Diversity Strategy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Trends in Organizational Diversity

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

1.4: Equal Employment Opportunity

Introduction to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Overview of the EEOC

Laws Enforced by the EEOC

Laws Not Enforced by the EEOC

1.5: Affirmative Action

Is Affirmative Action a Good Approach against Discrimination?

Affirmative Action

Fisher vs. University of Texas

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Strategic Human Resource Planning and Staffing

2.1: Overview of a Job Analysis (JA)

Recruitment

2.2: People (Human Capital)

Protecting Human Capital

2.3: Competency Modeling and KSAs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

2.4: Job Description and Specification

The Recruitment Process

How to Write a Job Description

Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Recruitment and Selection

3.1: Recruiting Human Capital

The Psychology of Recruiting and Selecting Employees

3.2: The Recruiting and Selection Process

Effective Recruitment and Selection

3.3: Recruiting in the 21st Century

Sourcing and Recruiting

Using Social Media in Nonprofit Talent Acquisition

Employer Attractiveness through Social Media

Virtual Interviews

Employee Recruitment

3.4: How to Select Human Capital

Selection

Selecting the Right People

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Training, Development, and Career Planning

4.1: Training and Development

Training and Development

Stop Relying on Training for Employee Learning

4.2: Career and Succession Planning

Designing a Training Program

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 5: Performance Management and Measurement

5.1: Performance Management Systems

Managing Employee Performance

Performance and Rewards

What Is Agile Performance Management?

5.2: Performance Appraisal

Performance Assessment

Performance Evaluation Systems

Unit 5 Assessment

Unit 5 Assessment

Unit 6: Compensation and Benefits

6.1: Compensation