BUS 531

Human Capital

Overview

 

Modern organizations face global complexity and a rapid rate of change. Those that thrive in this environment pay close attention to their most valuable asset: people. In this course, students will learn how to value and manage today’s worker by examining current organizational theory and real-world case studies. Students will examine and apply recent trends and methods in leadership and human resource management, with an emphasis on the social aspect of sustainable practices.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply key Organizational Behavior concepts linked to valuing human capital.

  • Generate strategies that provide opportunities for employee engagement in setting and implementing financial, environmental, sustainability, and employee health and wellness objectives.

  • Using a global mindset, apply leadership principles to align organizational values related to sustainability with practices that influence and improve employee satisfaction and performance.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the linkages between employee perspectives about the work environment and customer satisfaction, and overall business success and achievement of sustainability goals.

  • Explain how Human Resource departments are or can become a key strategic partner in organizations to more effectively leverage human capital towards organizational objectives.

Prerequisites

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Required Course Pack:

  • Online Materials and Library Resources (OMLR) 

Required Textbooks: 

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Total Course Price:

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Last updated 4/7/20

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