Sheridan Course Outlines

HRMT70016
Personnel Research Techniques and HRIS

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2014
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): N/A
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: Multiple Course Leaders
Version: 2.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course is delivered through OntarioLearn and is hosted by Seneca College. Access to this course is from the OntarioLearn website.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This subject involves the study of research techniques as they pertain to the measurement and conditioning of workforce behaviour. The subject provides knowledge related to the introduction of electronic HR information systems (HRIS) into an organization by discovering project management, planning and implementation models. The value of HRIS to effective HR research activities will be explored by looking at actual practices of HR professionals.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: 

1. Identify the techniques involved in researching, analyzing, and
interpreting data relating to human resource activities.

2. Demonstrate a command of the fundamentals of word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation graphics and database management software by
independently creating and editing documents.

3. Describe fundamental applications of HRIS to the management of
human resources.

4. Apply knowledge of HRIS system development, acquisition and
software to assigned human resources management tasks.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

2 Assignments 	30%
Mid-Term	20%
Participation	15%
FINAL EXAM (In-person)	35%

FINAL EXAM STATEMENT:
The Final Exam for this course is to be written in person.
Note: Students must pass the final exam or final assignment (if the
final assignment is in lieu of the final exam) with a grade of 55% in
order to pass the subject.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
	Numeracy		Information Management		Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Fall 2014
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):

HR Manager's Guide to Managing Information Systems. 
Author: Turnbull
Publisher: Thomson Carswell
ISBN: 9780779856817

Research Measurement & Evaluation of Human Resources.  Saks, Belcourt.
1st Custom Edition. Thomson Nelson Canada. ISBN13:  978-0-17-646249-9.

Applicable student group(s): All
Course Details:

-The role of research in Human Resource Management 
-Basic Methods I: Measurement of workforce behaviour 
-Basic Methods II: Conditioning of workforce behaviour 
-Basic Methods III: Statistical interpretation of HR information 
-Introduction to HRIS 
-Planning HRIS projects 
-Needs analysis issues 
-Design/purchase issues 
-Implementation issues 
-HRIS application to various HR functions such as:
   -Planning & staffing  
   -Training & development  
   -Compensation, benefits, payroll & pensions  
   -Health & safety  
   -Future trends & directions

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