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MHR
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405
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Organizational Behaviour and Interpersonal Skills
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This course introduces students to theories of organizational behaviour. Experiential learning and in-class practice is used to develop understanding of organizations, enhance interpersonal skills, and improve effectiveness in teams. Topics include motivation, communication, team dynamics, conflict, perception, attitudes, personality, power, influence and leadership.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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505
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Organizational Behaviour II
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This course completes the introduction to organizational behaviour started in MHR 405 and emphasizes applied activities to enhance students' skills in applying organizational behaviour theory to the practice of management. Topics include: organizational culture, creativity, stress, negotiations, cross-cultural behavior, job design and organizational structure and design.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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522
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Industrial Relations
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This course examines theories of industrial relations, union organization and structure, labour legislation in Canada, negotiating and administering the collective agreement among other topics. The aim is to introduce the student to the complexities of the labour management relationship and to explore various techniques for successfully managing this critical area of business. (Formerly MGT 522.)
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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523
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Human Resources Management
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This course exposes students to the dynamic and diverse field of Human Resources Management and provides a foundation in theory and practice for areas such as human resources planning, recruitment, and selection of staff, training and development, and compensation. Current events, human resources strategy, relevant legislation, and future trends are also explored. The course provides students with the fundamentals necessary to effectively administer the human resources function of an organization, and also develops their abilities to perform effectively in teams. (Formerly MGT 523 and MHR 728.)
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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600
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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The Canadian workforce has become more diverse in recent decades and is projected to be more so in the coming years. For example, women now account for almost half of the Canadian labour force. The aging of the Canadian population and the abolition of mandatory retirement means that a number of generations will be working side by side with each other. With globalization and the greater mobility of workers around the world, racial/ethnic minorities will soon account for one in three working Canadians in the not-too-distant future. A number of organizations have already realized the importance of all Canadians irrespective of gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and other dimensions of diversity in order to remain competitive on the global stage. This course will explore the opportunities and challenges of working in and managing diverse and inclusive workplaces.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: MHR 523 or HTH 503 or Direct Entry
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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623
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Recruitment and Selection (Staffing)
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This course builds on the knowledge gained in MHR 523. It is designed to develop the student's knowledge, skills, and abilities in three significant integrated Human Resource areas: job analysis, recruitment, and selection. Students will interview an HR professional; write a job description and job specifications; investigate recruitment strategies and develop a job advertisement; examine various selection tools; and practice interviewing simulated job applicants. The course uses an experiential learning design, and students have opportunities to practice skills that are central to effective hiring decisions.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: MHR 523 or HTH 503 or Direct Entry
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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638
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Leaders as Coaches and Mentors
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This course provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to both perform the roles of coaching and mentoring as they pertain to the development of employees and managers. It covers the planning for, implementation of, and evaluation of coaching and mentoring as well as the assessment and development of the interpersonal skills that are integral to these roles.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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This course combines theory and practice by providing both a detailed overview of theories of leadership and an introduction to practical leadership techniques and group-level interpersonal skills for managers and supervisors. The course extends knowledge of leadership by building on the foundation of the leadership material provided in other organizational behaviour courses.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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650
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Management of Change
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This course will build on an understanding of organizational behaviour, and will focus on an understanding of change agents within organizations. By applying basic organizational behaviour and organizational theory concepts to change management, the course will explore forces for change, resistance to change, management of change, new theories and methods of change, and innovation and leadership in organizations. The course includes some emphasis on the implementation of information technology, and combines theory with practice.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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670
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Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
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This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue advanced studies on issues and themes of immediate and current significance in the fields of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management. It allows students to access leading-edge research and to explore new and emerging models of practice. The particular theme, topic, and structure of the course will vary in response to changes and trends in the field, availability of specialists, and student interest.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: MHR 405 and MHR 523
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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671
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Human Resources Information Systems
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Human resources (HR) professionals are responsible for managing the organization's key assets - human capital. Business information technology is pervasive in today's organizations, and HR professionals are relying on human resources information systems (HRIS) to help them support strategic HR management and deliver effective HR services. Today's HR managers must understand not only HRIS applications such as e-cruiting and compensation, but also the strengths and limitations of the technology infrastructure as they work with technology professionals in establishing and using HRIS. (Not available to students with credit for MHR 670 in F2009 and F2010).
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: (MHR 523 and ITM 100) or (MHR 523 and ITM 102) or Direct Entry
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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700
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Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
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This course addresses the opportunities and dilemmas that managers face when working in multicultural and global environments. The course is designed to increase managers' effectiveness in identifying, understanding, and managing the cultural components of management, recognizing cultural differences in managerial style, communicating across cultures, creating cultural synergy, managing globally competent people, entry/re-entry, managing ethically across cultures, and understanding, managing, and valuing diversity. Teaching methods include lectures, experiential exercises, group discussions, and audio/video presentations and cases.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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711
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Occupational Health and Safety
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This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the growing and changing field of Occupational Health and Safety Management. The multiple dimensions of the subject - technical, legislative, political, personal, and moral - will be covered. Topics will include: legislation, accident prevention, sickness, lateness and absenteeism, establishing corporate physical and mental health policies, practices and programs, monitoring of the workplace environment, and establishing industrial hygiene standards and corporate health and safety policies.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: MHR 523 or HTH 503; Not available to students in Occupational and Public Health.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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721
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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
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The primary objective of this course will be to explore the major concepts and theories of the psychology of negotiation and conflict resolution. A second objective is to enable students to apply these concepts and theories, through role-plays, class discussion and self-assessment, to analyze and adjust their negotiation and conflict styles to achieve better outcomes for themselves and others.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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733
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Training and Development
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This course examines the theory and practice of the training and development function of human resources management in work organizations. Students will learn how to assess needs, set learning objectives, design learning activities, and evaluate program effectiveness through hands-on experience. Related topics include: learning theory, budgeting, alternatives to training, staffing and societal issues, and training.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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741
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Managing Interpersonal Dynamics
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The development of interpersonal skills is a lifelong process which involves understanding oneself and other people. A manager's success is highly dependent upon his or her self-awareness and ability to interact effectively with subordinates, superiors, peers. The course combines conceptual and experiential learning and strongly emphasizes skill practice and feedback. It moves from a focus on the management of self to a focus on the management of others, individually and in groups. Topics include: increasing self-awareness, supportive communication, understanding others, using power and influence successfully, dealing with conflict, and managing group dynamics. This course is intended for students who already possess a conceptual foundation in organizational behaviour, who are seeking to learn more about themselves, and who want to enhance their interpersonal skills. (formerly MGT 741)
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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749
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Compensation Management
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This course provides students with an understanding of the principles, processes, issues and techniques involved in establishing compensation and reward programs in organizations within a framework of fairness and equity. Compensation will be looked at from the perspective of base pay, benefits and incentive pay. As well, students will be introduced to the relationship between motivation theories and effective remuneration and reward programs. The course will focus on the major components in developing an effective compensation and rewards program such as legislation, principles of equity and fairness, job analysis, job evaluation, compensation surveys, benefits and incentives. Current events in relation to compensation and rewards will be explored.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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841
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Organization Theory and Design
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At some stage along one's career path the entrepreneur or manager will have to confront issues such as the changing global environment, mergers and acquisitions, technological advances and innovations, organizational politics, and conflict resolution. Organizations must change to accommodate these new internal and external contingencies. This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of organizational structure and design in relationship to these issues. Topics include: organization environment, organic and mechanistic structures, the open system concept, impact of technology, global organization structures and contemporary approaches, management of innovation and change, organizational culture and ethical values, and organizational politics. (formerly MGT 841).
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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849
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Human Resources Planning
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This course addresses the strategic human resource management activity of planning for future human resource requirements. The importance of aligning human resources planning with corporate and business strategies is emphasized, as well as preliminary needs for human resources information systems, job analysis, and environmental scanning. The course is centred around analysis and forecasting of the organization's future demand for human resources, and future supply of human resources. Related topics include: succession planning, career management, outsourcing, downsizing, and mergers and acquisitions.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: MHR 623 and two of (MHR 405, MHR 522, MHR 600, MHR 711, MHR 733, MHR 749)
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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MHR
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850
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Organization Development
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Organization Development (OD) is the system-wide application of behavioural science knowledge to the planned change of strategies, structures and processes in ways that engage organization members and lead to improvement of the human condition and organizational effectiveness. This is an upper level course that requires students to possess strong foundations in both organizational behaviour and change management. The course is highly experiential and includes a consulting project in which students, in small teams, conduct a comprehensive organizational diagnosis and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of a local organization. The course also develops the student's knowledge and competencies in intervention techniques such as OD contracting, process facilitation, team building and inter-group conflict resolution.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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