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AEB 4424 Managing Human Resources

Instructor: Ms. Jane Bachelor Tentative Course Outline—Spring 2014

MILESTONE COURSE DATES (Subject to Change)

Classes Begin January 6

Add/Drop January 6-10

Adobe Connect Class Session #1 Week 2—January 16 3:30pm-4:30pm EST

Adobe Connect Class Session #2 Week 5—February 5 3:00pm-4:00pm EST

Career Planning Exercises Due Week 5— February 9

Resume Project Due Week 6—February 16

Mid-Course Extra Credit Feedback Due Week 6—February 16

Feedback Posted for Resume Project Week 8—March 2

Spring Break Week 9—March 3-9

Adobe Connect Class Session #3 Week 10—March 13 3:00pm-4:00pm EST

Resume Resubmission Due Week 10— March 16

Midterm Exam Week 11—March 23

Adobe Connect Class Session #4 Week 13—April 1 6:30pm-7:30pm EST

Online GatorRater Course Evaluations Available

April -- TBD during Weeks 14 & 15

Course Semester-End Extra Credit Feedback Due

Week 15—April 20

Classes End Week 16—April 23

Reading Days Week 16—April 24-25

Comprehensive Final Exam Due Week 16—April 27

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AEB 4424: Managing Human Resources Instructor: Ms. Jane Bachelor

Tentative Course Outline—Spring 2014

UF HELP DESK NOTE: If you experience technical difficulties while taking the assessments or exams, you MUST obtain a Trouble Ticket from the UF Help Desk, with date and time stamp, to receive the opportunity to complete assessments or exams. Absolutely no exceptions! TECHNONOGY/INTERNET CONNECTION NOTE: Do not rely on a wireless connection when taking assessments or exams. It is strongly recommended that you use a wired network-connected computer for a more stable internet connection.

NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, all Assignments are due on Sundays

at 6pm (EST), in sync with when the UF HELP DESK closes

DATE SUBTOPICS

Week 1

1/06/14-1/19/14*

DROP/ADD 1/06/14 to

1/10/14

*NOTE: Week 1 Assignments

remain open for 2 weeks due to Drop-Add during

Week 1

Topics:

Perform Firefox Internet “Check and Speed Test” found in “Course Introduction” in Sakai

o Send email to DE Support: ddepatie@ufl.edu

Watch Course Introduction Video

Review and become familiar with ALL material posted on the “Course Introduction Page’’ in Sakai

Read FAQs Page in its entirety!

Download Course Due Dates document

Read Syllabus

Complete all Overview and Introduction to Using Aplia Information regarding Assignments and Digital Book Tutorial for Aplia Text

Review Student Profile Form

Student Introductory Bio

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Watch Course Introduction Video, TA Introduction Video(s), and download/read all documents listed under “Topics’’ above.

Complete Syllabus Quiz; submit in Sakai “Assessments”

Submit the completed, signed or e-signed Student Profile Form via Sakai “Assignments”;

Create an Introductory Bio video using the “Student Introductory Bio Talking Points” document.

o Post the video link and your picture in “Discussions” in Sakai;

Aplia: Complete Aplia On-Line Registration

Aplia: Review “Aplia In Your Course”

Aplia: Review “Student_User_Guide_Getting Started with Aplia”

Aplia: Complete “Introduction to Using Aplia Assignments”

Complete Syllabus Quiz; submit via Sakai “Assessments”

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DATE SUBTOPICS Register to participate in Adobe Connect Q & A Discussion #1

o Virtual class meeting will take place in WEEK 2 o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the

scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

Week 2

1/13/14-1/19/14

*NOTE: Week 1 Assignments

remain open for 2 weeks due to Drop-Add during

Week 1

Topics: Textbook Chapter 1 Chapter 1: The Challenge of Human Resources Management Textbook Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Strategy and Human Resources Planning Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentations.

Chapter 1: The Challenge of Human Resources Management Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Chapter 2: Strategy and Human Resources Planning Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Readings/Videos:

Hertzberg’s Theory of Motivation video ADOBE CONNECT DISCUSSION #1/Q & A

Thursday, January 16 from 3:30pm-4:30pm EST

Discussion Topics: Course Introduction, What’s Unique about an On-Line Course, How Sakai and Aplia work; Video posting techniques —YOUR questions about this course—Extra Credit Opportunity

o Complete Student Questionnaire for Extra Credit from Discussion Session #1

Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai prior to meeting

o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the

scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)

o The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session

View the Adobe Connect Recording Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

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DATE SUBTOPICS Read textbook chapters and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentations.

Watch Hertzberg’s Theory of Motivation video

Aplia Chapter 1: Complete “The Challenge of Human Resources Management” Problem Set

Aplia Chapter 2: Complete “Strategy and Human Resources Planning” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 1 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Complete online quiz for Chapter 2 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Read Case 5 “Returning Ethics to Putnam” and complete questions 1-3; submit via Sakai "Assignments".

o NOTE: Cases found in “Appendix” of hard-copy text; alternatively use Sakai hotlink “Cases PDF File; they are not available in the e-book.

Participate in ADOBE CONNECT Q & A Session #1 o Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai

prior to meeting o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session

NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)

o The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session

Complete Student Questionnaire #1 for Extra Credit from Adobe Connect Discussion Session #1; submit in ‘Assignments’

Week 3

1/20/14-1/26/14

Topic: Before starting the exercises and lecture in this chapter, complete Highlights in HRM 1, “Test Your Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity Law” found in textbook Textbook Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

Chapter 3: The Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Complete Pre-Test: “Highlights in HRM 1:Test Your Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity Law” (found in textbook)

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DATE SUBTOPICS Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.

Aplia Chapter 3: Complete “The Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 3 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Read Chapter 3, Case 2 “Misplaced Affections: Discharge for Sexual Harassment” and complete questions 1-3; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

Complete Post-Test: After reviewing the lecture and exercise materials in this chapter, re-take the “Highlights in HRM 1: Test Your Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity”

o Compare your pre-and-post-test results and write a paragraph of what you learned as a result of reviewing this week’s materials;

o Submit in “Assignments” in Sakai

Week 4

1/27/14-2/02/14

Topic: Textbook Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

Chapter 4: Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.

Aplia Chapter 4: Complete “Job Analysis and Job Design” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 4 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Read Chapter 4, Case 1 “Companies Learning to be Flexible” and complete questions 1-3, submit via Sakai "Assignments"

Register to participate in Adobe Connect Q & A Discussion #2 via Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool

o Virtual class meeting will take place in WEEK 5 NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

Week 5

2/03/14-2/09/14

Topics: Career Planning and “Killer” Résumé Tips – Pre- Résumé Development Assignments Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

Career Planning and “Killer” Résumé Tips Lecture

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DATE SUBTOPICS Note Shells

Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations Readings/ Videos:

Describe Desirable Job Skills of the Applicant/Video

Resumes: From Good to Great

Business Cover Letters

Resume Information

My Career Coach (http://mycareercoach.me/)

“Your Career -- How to Make it Happen” Excerpts ADOBE CONNECT DISCISSION #2/Q & A Wednesday February 5, 3:00-4:00pm EST

Discussion Topics: “Résumé Project; YOUR questions about this course; Extra Credit Opportunity

o Complete Student Questionnaire for Extra Credit from Discussion Session #2

o Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai prior to meeting

o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the

scheduled session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)

The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session

View the Adobe Connect Recording

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.

Access and read/watch all components of Readings/Videos Section above

Open link to My Career Coach; Read “Welcome to My Career Coach” homepage

Complete Steps 1-4 of the “Career Planning Exercise Instructions”: o Complete Step 1: “Your “Ideal Career” Analysis; submit via Sakai

"Assignments" o Complete Step 2: “Your Skills Assessment and Internet

Research”; submit via Sakai "Assignments" o Complete Step 3: “Your Skills Interview”; submit via Sakai

"Assignments" o Complete Step 4: “Your Resume Inventory”; submit via Sakai

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DATE SUBTOPICS "Assignments"

Begin Drafting Your Résumé o Your completed Résumé is due Week 6; begin working on your

Résumé in Week 5 to allow plenty of time to fully develop it.

Participate in ADOBE CONNECT Q & A Session 2 o Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai

prior to meeting o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session

NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)

o The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session

Complete Student Questionnaire #2 for Extra Credit from Adobe Connect Discussion Session #2; submit in ‘Assignments’

Week 6

2/10/14-2/16/14

Topics: Résumé Project Development

Job Description

Cover Letter

Résumé Videos:

What Should You Know About the Company?

How Are Jobs Announced and Applications Processed?

Describe the Interview Process

What Makes a Good Interview?

A Word of Final Advice? Readings

Cover Letter Resources for Job Seekers (http://www.quintcareers.com/covres.html)

20 Cover Letter Blunders to Avoid (http://www.smartbiz.com/article/articleview/55/1/8/)

Finding the Job (http://mycareercoach.me/career-stages/finding-the-job-2/)

Developing Your Resume (http://my-career-coach.com/?page_id=272)

Job Resume: Resume Strategy http://my-career-coach.com/?page_id=406

Job Resume: Resume Format http://my-career-coach.com/?page_id=555

Sample Resumes http://my-career-coach.com/?page_id=503

Assignments:

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DATE SUBTOPICS ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Watch the videos posted above on this site

Open the links and read the articles listed under “Readings” above

Complete Résumé Project; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: What Makes an Online Class Successful?

o Post your ideas in Discussions in Sakai

Week 7

2/17/14-2/23/14

Topics: Textbook Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Expanding the Talent Pool; Recruitment and Careers Textbook Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Employee Selection Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

Chapter 5: Expanding the Talent Pool; Recruitment and Careers o Note Shells

Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Chapter 6: Employee Selection o Note Shells

Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Readings/Videos:

5 Body Language “No-Nos” That Can Cost You the Job

How to Stand Out When Applying for a Job

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Read textbook chapters and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentations.

Watch 5 Body Language “No-Nos” That Can Cost You the Job

Open the link and read the article listed under “Readings/Videos’ above

Aplia Chapter 5: Complete “Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 5 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Aplia Chapter 6: Complete “Employee Selection” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 6 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Week 8 2/24/14-3/02/14

Topic: Interviewing Techniques Readings/Videos:

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DATE SUBTOPICS Interviewing Techniques:

Fred Ball Seminar (Recorded June 14, 2010): o Fred Ball Seminar Part 1 o Fred Ball Seminar Part 2 (Video clears up @ 00:28) o Fred Ball Seminar Part 3

Winning the Job (http://mycareercoach.me/career-stages/winning-the-job/ )

o Preparation for the Interview o Your Competencies and Accomplishments o Interview -- The structure, complexities and flows o Interview – Communication o Interview – The Interviewer’s content Agenda o Interview – Rapport Building o Final Preparations o Negotiation

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Watch the Fred Ball Seminar (Parts 1-3) regarding key interviewing and job seeking tips

Read My Career Coach’s “Winning the Job” and all associated articles listed/hot linked from “Preparation for the Interview” through “Negotiation”

Read Chapter 6, Case 2 “Cleaning Up the ‘Resu-mess’” and complete questions 1-3; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

Week 9

3/04/14-3/10/14

DAYLIGHT SAVING TME

BEGINS 3/09/14

SPRING BREAK WEEK—NO ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

Register to participate in Adobe Connect Q & A Discussion #3 via Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool

o Virtual class meeting will take place in WEEK 10 (after Spring Break)

o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

Week 10

3/10/14-3/16/14

Topic: Textbook Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Training and Development Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

Chapter 7: Training and Development Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

ADOBE CONNECT DISCISSION #3/Q & A

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DATE SUBTOPICS Thursday March 13, 3:00-4:00pm EST

Discussion Topics: Résumé Resubmission; Midterm Exam; YOUR questions about this course

Complete Student Questionnaire for Extra Credit from Discussion Session #3

Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai prior to meeting

o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled

session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)

The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session

View the Adobe Connect Recording

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.

Aplia Chapter 7: Complete “Training and Development” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 7 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Read Case #5 “The Training and Development Dilemma at Whitney and Company” and complete questions 1-5; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

RESUME RESUBMISSION DUE: o For grade review, resubmit Résumé Project with feedback

incorporated via Sakai "Assignments" Participate in ADOBE CONNECT Q & A Session #3

o Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai prior to meeting

o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled

session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)

o The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session

Complete Student Questionnaire #3 for Extra Credit from Adobe Connect Discussion Session #3; submit in ‘Assignments’

Week 11

3/17/14-3/23/14

Topics: ‘BEST PRACTICES’ FOR TAKING ONLINE TESTS MIDTERM EXAM -- Comprehensive Online Examination

Chapters 1 – 7 and discussions on Career Planning, Résumés, Cover Letters, Interviewing Techniques and all topics covered to

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DATE SUBTOPICS date in this course.

Exam is available via Sakai “Assessments” Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Review ‘BEST PRACTICES’ FOR TAKING ONLINE TESTS via Sakai “Course Introduction”

Complete Comprehensive Online Midterm Examination

Week 12

3/24/14-3/30/14

Topic: Textbook Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Appraising and Improving Performance Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

Chapter 8: Appraising and Improving Performance Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.

Aplia Chapter 8: Complete “Appraising and Improving Performance” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 8 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Read Case 7, “A Performance Appraisal Snafu” (linked in Sakai and also found in “Integrative Cases at end of textbook) and complete questions 1-4; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

Complete Chapter 8 Discussion Questions, Learning Outcome 1, 2 and 4; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

Register to participate in Adobe Connect Q & A Discussion #4 via Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool

o Virtual class meeting will take place in WEEK 13 o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled

session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

Week 13

3/31/14-4/06/14

Topics: Textbook Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Managing Compensation Textbook Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Pay-for-Performance: Incentive Rewards Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

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DATE SUBTOPICS Chapter 9: Managing Compensation

Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations Chapter 10: Pay-for-Performance: Incentive Rewards Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Readings: “Executive Compensation: An Overview of Research on Corporate Practices and Proposed Reforms” by Michael Faulkender, Dalida Kadyrzhanova, N. Prabhala, and Lemma Senbet, University of Maryland, (A Morgan Stanley Publication, Winter 2010 Journal of Applied Corporate Finance Volume 22 No.1) ADOBE CONNECT DISCUSSION #4/Q & A

Tuesday, April 1 6:30-7:30pm EST

Discussion Topics: General Course Discussion, Final Exam, Course Evaluation Participation—YOUR questions about this course—Extra Credit Opportunity

Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai prior to meeting

Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled

session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)

The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session

View the Adobe Connect Recording Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Read textbook chapters and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentations.

Open and read each of the links under “Readings”

Aplia Chapter 9: Complete “Managing Compensation” Problem Set

Aplia Chapter 10: Complete “Pay-for-Performance: Incentive Rewards” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 9 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Complete online quiz for Chapter 10 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Complete Chapter 9 HRM Experience “Why this Salary?” Questions 1-3; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

Complete Chapter 10 HRM Experience “Awarding Salary Increases”, Parts A through E; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

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DATE SUBTOPICS Read Case 11 "Someone Has To Go: A Tough Layoff Decision” and

complete questions 1-4; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

Participate in ADOBE CONNECT Q & A Session #4 o Review Adobe Connect “Orientation Document” posted in Sakai

prior to meeting o Use Sakai ‘Sign Up’ tool to register to participate in session o NOTE: If fewer than 10% sign-up 24 hours prior to the scheduled

session, the session will be prerecorded and no live session will be held

o Sign into session with your Last Name followed by your First Name (ex: Bachelor, Jane)

o The session will be recorded for future viewing for those unable to attend the ‘live’ session

Complete Student Questionnaire #4 for Extra Credit from Adobe Connect Discussion Session #4; submit in ‘Assignments’

Week 14

4/07/14-4/13/14

Topics: Complete online GatorRater Course Evaluation Textbook Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Employee Benefits Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

Chapter 11: Employee Benefits

Note Shells Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Readings:

“Towers Perrin Health Care Cost Survey Shows Average Annual Per-Employee Cost of $9,660 in 2009 And the Health Care Affordability Gap Widens”, 2009 Health Care Cost Survey (Conducted Aug./Sept. 2008)

“Towers Perrin Health Care Cost Survey Shows Employer-Sponsored Medical Benefits Costs to Rise 7% in 2010 to over $10,000 for the First Time”, November 13, 2009

“What’s Next in Your Life? Baby Boomer ‘Retirement’ Facts”, WhatsNextInYourLife.com

“Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Implementation Timeline”, Marrs Maddocks & Associates Insurance Services, Inc.

“PPACA: A Brief Overview of the Law, Implementation, and Legal Challenges”, Congressional Research Service—H. Chaikind, C. Copeland, C.S. Redhead, J. Staman, March 2, 2011

Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

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DATE SUBTOPICS Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation.

Open and read each of the links under “Readings”

Aplia Chapter 11: “Employee Benefits” Problem Set

Complete online quiz for Chapter 11 in Sakai ’Assessments’

Complete Chapter 11 “Discussion Question” Learning Outcome # 3; submit via Sakai "Assignments"

Complete GATORRATOR Online Course Evaluations NOTE: EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES 1 & 2: DUE NOT LATER THAN END OF WEEK 15 (OPPORTUNITIES OPEN FOR 2 WEEKS) SEMESTER-END EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #1: After completing the Online Course Evaluation, submit a minimum of one positive and one area for improvement constructive comment regarding this online course. See detailed instructions in via Sakai “Discussions”

Complete Extra Credit discussion assignment to receive extra credit points

SEMESTER-END EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #2 : Complete online HR Online Course Materials Survey via Sakai “Assessments”:

Extra credit points will be assigned for completing the short online course survey regarding online materials.

Week 15

4/14/14-4/20/14

Topics: Complete online GatorRater Course Evaluation Textbook Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Promoting Safety and Health Lectures: View and take notes on the pre-recorded online powerpoint presentation.

Chapter 12: Promoting Safety and Health Note Shells

Pre-recorded Powerpoint Presentations

Readings: Fla. Gov. wants to talk health care:

o http://www.gainesville.com/article/20121113/ARTICLES/121119837/1034?Title=Fla-gov-wants-to-talk-health-care-

Employers making few health plan changes before Obamacare begins: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/nov/26/surveys-show-employers-making-few-health-plan/

“Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Requiring Days Away From Work, 2010”, Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Department of Labor

“OSHA 2008 Year End Summary”, Occupational Safety and Health Administration; wellworkforce.com

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DATE SUBTOPICS Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Read textbook chapter and watch pre-recorded Lecture presentation. Open and read each of the links under “Readings” Aplia Chapter 12: “Promoting Safety and Health” Problem Set Complete online quiz for Chapter 12 in Sakai ’Assessments’ Threaded Discussion: Chapter 12 Discussion Question Learning

Outcome #5; submit via Sakai "Discussions" Complete GATORRATOR Online Course Evaluations

NOTE: EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES 1 & 2: DUE NOT LATER THAN END OF WEEK 15 (OPPORTUNITIES OPEN FOR 2 WEEKS) SEMESTER-END EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #1: After completing the Online Course Evaluation, submit a minimum of one positive and one area for improvement constructive comment regarding this online course. See detailed instructions in via Sakai “Discussions”

Complete Extra Credit discussion assignment to receive extra credit points

SEMESTER-END EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #2 : Complete online HR Online Course Materials Survey via Sakai “Assessments”:

Extra credit points will be assigned for completing the short online course survey regarding online materials.

Week 16

4/21/14-4/27/14

NOTE: THIS IS A SHORT WEEK; CLASSES END WEDNESDAY 4/23/13; READING DAYS: 4/24-25

Topics: ‘BEST PRACTICES’ FOR TAKING ONLINE TESTS FINAL EXAM -- Comprehensive Online Examination

Chapters 1 - 12 and discussions on Career Planning, Résumés, Cover Letters, Interviewing Techniques and all topics covered to date in this course.

Emphasis on Chapters covered since Midterm Exam—Chapters 8-12.

Exam is available via Sakai “Assessments” Assignments: ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE SUNDAYS BY 6PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

Review ‘BEST PRACTICES’ FOR TAKING ONLINE TESTS via Sakai “Course Introduction”

Complete Comprehensive Online Final Examination

Complete GATORRATOR Online Course Evaluations