Legacy Course Catalog
OBHR 443 - Contemporary Legal And Social Issues In Human Resource Management
| Effectivity: | 08/28/2006 - Fall 2007 *** @ Purdue Calumet Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr sum |
| Short Title: | Contmp Leg/Soc Iss HRM |
| Description: | This course involves the comprehensive study of contemporary legal and social issues facing managers with a heavy emphasis on human resource management (HRM). Legal and ethical issues relevant to HRM are discussed at a level where students will develop policies and practices to assist firms avoid legal action and costly litigation. Defenses to human resource related lawsuits are also discussed. Theories regarding discrimination, harassment, and social workplace issues are analyzed enabling students to apply their knowledge to novel concrete situations. The course assists current and future HR practioners to effectively manage an organization's legal posture to be congruent with its strategic objectives. |
| Department: | Management |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Registration Approval Type: | Department |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
