Human Resource Management

About the Series Organizational Behavior as Applied to an Engineer’s Career

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Organizational behavior is an ever-evolving field of management. The series is designed sequentially and in subject matter to comprise an introductory course in Organizational Behavior. What variables are involved that affect how, when, where, and why managers perform their jobs. Managers at varying organizational levels that have effectively and efficiently met and exceeded objectives – what theories do they hold? What techniques do they use? Management is a broad business area of study, and the series addresses various topics such as individual behavior at work, group behavior at work, communication among co-workers, managing conflict and negotiation in the workplace.

PDH Hours

PDH: 1 hr

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should know:

1. What has been the evolution of human resource management over the years, and what is the current value it provides to an organization?
2. How does the human resource compliance role of HR provide value to a company?
3. How do performance management practices impact company performance?
4. How do companies use rewards strategies to influence employee performance and motivation?
5. What is talent acquisition, and how can it create a competitive advantage for a company?
6. What are the benefits of talent development and succession planning?