MCCCD Program Description

Public Sector Human Resources Management

Course: PAD122

First Term: 2006 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Overview of human resources management in the public sector. Covers planning, staffing, training, compensating, and appraising employees in labor management relationships

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the past and present roles of personnel in government. (I) 2. Summarize the process of human resource planning. (II) 3. List various human resource activities. (III) 4. Describe how a human resource process is selected. (III) 5. Define equal employment opportunity. (IV) 6. Cite various landmark cases dealing with equal employment opportunity. (IV) 7. Describe an effective orientation and training system. (V) 8. Identify the components of a performance appraisal system. (VI) 9. Differentiate between legal implications and ethical issues of a performance appraisal. (VI) 10. Explain the role of the Wage and Salary Administration. (VII) 11. Explain how benefits serve the needs of both employees and employers. (VIII) 12. Describe the role of safety and health in today`s government environment. (IX) 13. Analyze current and future trends in unionism. (X) 14. Summarize the collective bargaining and grievances processes. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Personnel Management Role: Past and Present A. Human Resource Management and Personnel Activity B. Organization C. Motivation D. Leadership E. Communication F. Trends in Human Resource Fields G. Globalization of Human Resource H. Expectations of Managers I. Success II. Human Resource Planning A. Definition B. Stages III. Human Resource Activities A. Recruiting 1. Local 2. National 3. International B. Interviewing C. Selection Process D. Budget Considerations IV. Equal Employment Opportunity A. Current Laws B. Landmark Legal Decisions V. Orientation and Training A. Development B. Career Planning C. Process VI. Performance Appraisals A. Components B. Legal Implications C. Ethical Issues VII. Wage and Salary Administration A. Compensation B. Job Pricing C. Job Evaluation D. Labor Market Determinant VIII. Employee Incentives and Benefits A. Individual vs. Group B. Retirement Options IX. Organizational Maintenance A. Personnel Health and Safety B. Personnel Coordination C. Work Environment D. Current Laws X. Union and Management Relations A. Trends in Unionism B. Collective Bargaining Process C. Grievance Procedures D. Internal Employee Relations E. Public and Private Sector Trends F. Union Structure G. Future of Unions

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/22/2005

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