312.635.11
Human Resources in Health Organizations

Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Start Date
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
End Date
Friday, June 11, 2021
Class Time(s)
W, F, 1:00 - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Pamela Paulk
Contact Name
Pamela Davis
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Prerequisite
Description
Develops a basic understanding of human resources trends and issues in health care organizations. Addresses the strategic role that human resources management plays in helping an organization meet its goals. Considers human resource challenges and recognizes alternative strategies for addressing these challenges. Examines elements most associated with employee engagement and motivation. Introduces legal principles relating to human resources and all component functions that make up human resources.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the role Strategic Human Resources Management in creating a great work place environment
  2. Identify at least three strategies to increase the health care labor supply and three strategies to decrease labor demand
  3. Analyze how the multiple functions of Human Resources Management, e.g. recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, training and development contribute to employee performance and productivity
  4. Recognize employment laws and how they affect Human Resource Management
  5. Explain the similarity and difference in employee and management relations in a unionized and non-unionized environment
  6. Apply motivation theories to enhance employee engagement
  7. Create and evaluate a compensation model that motivates employees and addresses legal concerns
  8. Apply Behavioral Event Interviewing to recruitment and selection
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 20% Lab Assignments
  • 40% Paper(s)
  • 20% Quizzes
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This course will be offered synchronously, via Zoom. Students are required to complete readings and review 8 hours of lectures prior to the start of the course. The final assignments will be due no later than August 6, 2021.