Contemporary Human Resource Issues

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This seminar course allows students to discuss contemporary issues surrounding the Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour fields. This research-based course provides an opportunity for students to explore practical solutions to resource management issues within organizations. The topics for research and discussion are primarily selected by students and may include topics such as increasing diversity in the workplace; person-organization fit; workplace monitoring/privacy issues; motivation of employees; change management; personal wellness/stress management; work-life balance; and personal accountability of managers, employees, and volunteers in corporations, co-operative enterprises, not for profit organizations, and the public sector. Requisite Courses: BUS-2103(3) or the former PSYC-2440(3), either with a minimum grade of C+; AND BUS-2440(3) with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; AND ONE of BUS/WGS/POL-3321(3) or BUS-3410(3) or BUS-3420(3) or BUS-4450(3) or BUS-4460(3) or CRS-3240(3) or CRS-4240(3) or PSYC-3450(3), with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; and students must have met their university writing requirement with a minimum grade of C+ (or exemption); OR permission of the Instructor [prerequisite(s)].