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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics HROD

Instruction offered by members of the Haskayne School of Business.

Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics Chairperson - D. Taras

Senior Courses

Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317 H(3-1)

Employment Relationships in Canada

Introduction to the factors that shape and influence employment relationships in Canada, with a focus on the labour market, organization and structure of work, legal issues, work site governance, motivation, performance, and staffing practices.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Haskayne School of Business.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 321 H(3-0)

Foundations in the Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics

Energies, skills and abilities of people to meet the challenge of today's organizations; diagnostic skills to recognize and analyze organizational problems; the linkage between effective management of people and goal accomplishment for organizations; current challenges in organizational forms, diverse environments and cultures; foundation for further study of Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics concepts.

Note: Not available for credit towards the Bachelor of Commerce degree. Preference in enrolment is given to students who have declared a Management and Society minor. Consult the Course Registration and Planning Guide for details.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 401 H(3-0)

Competitive Advantage Through People

Analysis of the interdependencies and theoretical foundations of staffing and development programs, design and administration of reward and compensation systems and performance management programs from the orientation of professional human resources management.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 403 H(3-0)

Organizational Analysis and Change

Analysis of process of designing and structuring organizations and experience in the planning of design strategies as a response to change and innovation in the internal and external environment of the organizations.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 405 H(3-0)

Labour Relations

Examination of the nature and role of labour relations in the resolution of issues affecting employers, employees and the public interest.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 421 H(3-0)

Interpersonal Behaviour

Focus on increasing self-awareness, self-understanding and presentation of self. Interpersonal skills development necessary for group effectiveness and team management provide basis for performance leadership. Format involves learning in small groups.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 449 H(3-1T)

Arbitration of Employment Disputes

Workplace dispute resolution using arbitration. Topics include discipline, drug testing, surveillance, dress codes, discrimination, absenteeism, employment contracts. Emphasis on legal principles in employment arbitration, data base research, and advocacy skills using simulations, case law and guest speakers.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 491 H(3-0)

Lifework Planning & Career Assessment

Persons demonstrate competency in personal and career development by their ability to take personal responsibility for the quality of their lives. Assess skills and values and plan for personal and career development after graduation.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 493 H(3-0)

Business Negotiations

The major concepts and theories of bargaining and negotiation; the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict; analysis of bargaining and conflict relationships and exploration of individual bargaining styles. Application to a variety of negotiation situations. Use of simulations and written assignments.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of 15.0 full-course equivalents including Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 559 H(3-0)

Selected Topics in Management and Organizations

Examination of selected topics in management and organizations.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Graduate Courses

Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601 H(3-0)

Managing Human Resources

Survey course on managing the human side of business. Development of leadership and team skills.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 631 H(3-0)

Managing Human Resources from a Strategic Perspective

Integrated coverage of human resource management theory, practice and research as it applies to the strategic management of organizations.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 691 H(3-0)

Project Team Building and Interpersonal Skills

Leadership style and behaviour; interpersonal effectiveness and self-awareness; project teams; group dynamics; organizational change; application to the project environment.

Note: Available only to students in the MEng Program (Project Management). Not open to students in the MBA Program.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 721 H(3-1)

Advanced Leadership and Technical Skills

Covers increasing self-awareness, self-understanding and presentation of self. The interpersonal skills necessary for group effectiveness, team management and performance leadership will be analyzed and developed through small group exercises.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 723 H(3-1)

Organizational Change and Development

Diagnosing organizational situations where the need for change exists and facilitating such changes. Utilization of behavioural science knowledge for organizational problem-solving.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 725 H(3-0)

Organizational Analysis and Design

Application of knowledge of organizational theory and behaviour to organizational analysis and design. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of the required analysis and design skills based on an understanding of how organizations are structured, how they function and their relationships with their environment.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 727 H(3-0)

Competitive Advantage Through People

Analysis of the interdependencies and theoretical foundations of staffing and development programs, design and administration of reward compensation systems and performance management programs from the orientation of professional human resources management.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 729 H(3-0)

Workplace Issues

Examination of the employment relationship, with a focus on controversial and significant topics in the workplace. Coverage may include: unjust dismissal; drug and alcohol testing; computer and internet policies; privacy and surveillance; impact of unions; disability and accommodation; and workplace violence. Modular format with modules customized to meet student interests.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 731 H(3-0)

Lifework Planning and Career Assessment

Persons demonstrate competency in personal and career development by their ability to take personal responsibility for the quality of their lives. Students will clarify their competencies and values and plan for dealing with the challenges faced by mature adults.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 741 H(3-0)

Managerial Decision Making

Examines how decisions are made in organizations and how these decisions can be made more effectively, particularly at the top management and Board levels. Decision making in current business contexts are explored by way of simulations, case analyses, discussions, debates and written assignments.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 745 H(3-0)

Cross Cultural Leadership and Human Resources Management

Leadership of human resources in a cross-cultural and international context; the nature of cultural differences; influence on organizational processes and practices such as communication, leadership, decision-making, team dynamics, staffing, performance management and organizational design, and implications for those holding international managerial roles.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 789 H(3S-0)

Seminar in the Management of Human Resources

Intensive study and discussion of current literature, research and issues with respect to selected topics in the management of human resources.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601 or consent of the Haskayne School of Business.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 793 H(3-0)

Business Negotiations

The major concepts and theories of negotiation; the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict; analysis of negotiation strategies and individuals styles. Application to a broad range of business negotiations. Use of simulations and written assignments.

Prerequisites: Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601.

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Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 797 H(3S-0)

Advanced Seminar in Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics

Prerequisites: Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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PhD Course

Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 799 H(3S-0)

Doctoral Seminars in Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics

799.01. Organizational Behaviour
799.02. Organization Theory
799.03. Industrial Relations
799.05. Interorganizational Relationships: Creating and Managing Strategic Alliances
799.06. Managing Mergers and Acquisitions

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