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- MHR 405 - Organizational BehaviourCourse DescriptionThis course introduces students to theories of organizational behaviour. Topics include motivation, communication, team dynamics, conflict, perception, attitudes, personality, power, influence and leadership.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 505 - Organizational Behaviour IICourse DescriptionThis 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 behaviour, job design and organizational structure and design.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 520 - Industrial Relations FoundationsCourse DescriptionIndustrial Relations is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the study of all aspects of work and employment. Students are introduced to various alternative theoretical paradigms underpinning studies within the field, and will examine concepts concerning work, employment, equity, voice, balance, ethics, and the industrial relations system. The nature of the Canadian industrial relations system and its historical development, is examined, as are various trends and issues in industrial relations in the modern economy.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 522 - Union Management RelationsCourse DescriptionThis 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 called Industrial Relations)Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 523 - Human Resources ManagementCourse DescriptionThis course introduces 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.)Weekly Contact:Lecture 2 hrs. Tutorial 1 hr.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Antirequisites:CRI 700
- MHR 600 - Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceCourse DescriptionThe 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.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 623 - Recruitment and SelectionCourse DescriptionThis 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 conduct a job analysis, 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.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 640 - LeadershipCourse DescriptionThis course provides an in-depth examination of leadership as both a practice and a field of study. By applying current research on leadership and followership to cases, movies, and real-life examples, students will develop a greater understanding of how to lead and be led.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 650 - Management of ChangeCourse DescriptionThis course will build on an understanding or 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 involves combining change theory with practice through an innovative online simulation.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 670 - Special Topics in Org Behav and HR MgmtCourse DescriptionThis 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.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 671 - Human Resources Information SystemsCourse DescriptionBusiness 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 recruiting and compensation, but also the strengths and limitations of the technology infrastructure as they work with technology professionals in establishing and using HRIS. This course includes hands-on experience with Ceridian Dayforce 1+cm. (Not available to students with credit for MHR 670 in F2009 and F2010).Weekly Contact:Lecture 2 hrs. Lab 1 hr.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:MHR 523 or Direct Entry
- MHR 700 - Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational BehaviourCourse DescriptionThis 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.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 711 - Occupational Health and SafetyCourse DescriptionThis 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.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Custom Requisites:Not available to students in Occupational and Public Health.
- MHR 721 - Negotiation and Conflict ResolutionCourse DescriptionThe 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.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 733 - Training and DevelopmentCourse DescriptionThis course explains how the training and development function furthers an organization's strategy and its performance management process. It helps students understand and apply relevant theories to the design, delivery and evaluation of training programs. Related topics include; assessing training needs, setting learning outcomes and training objectives, designing, delivering and evaluating training programs.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 741 - Managing Interpersonal Dynamics and TeamsCourse DescriptionThe 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, ability to interact effectively and ability to manage teams. 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 teams. 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)Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 749 - Compensation ManagementCourse DescriptionThis 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.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 841 - Organization Theory and DesignCourse DescriptionAt 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).Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 849 - Human Resources PlanningCourse DescriptionThis 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 centered 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.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- MHR 850 - Coaching, Facilitation and Internal ConsultingCourse DescriptionThis course provides participants with an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the roles of coaching, facilitating and internal consulting. It covers the planning for, implementation of, and evaluation of coaching, facilitating and internal consulting within the organization as well as the assessment and development of the interpersonal skills that are integral to these roles.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:MHR 741
- MHR 901 - Strategic Human Resources ManagementCourse DescriptionSuccessful organizations need sound human resources management strategies that are inextricably linked to their organizational strategies. In this course students majoring in Human Resources Management learn to integrate various human resources, organizational behaviour and industrial relations metrics and practices to improve managerial and organizational effectiveness. Specific topics include new and emerging perspectives on motivation, rewards, retention, industrial relations, globalization, restructuring and leadership. A centerpiece of the course is an interactive, human resources management simulation.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:Students must be enrolled in Human Resources major and have completed a minimum of 6 MHR courses
