BUS101: Introduction to Business

5.2: The Role of Human Resource Management

• Exploring Business: "Section 7.1: Human Resource Management"

  Review pages 253-256 of Introduction to Business  and then take a second look at Section 7.1: Human Resource Management." Human Resource Management is about attracting, developing, and retaining a productive workforce in your company. What are the steps to attract a qualified employee? After re-reading Section 7.1, consider the challenge of managing three generations in the workplace (Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y). Research the characteristics of each generation and its implications in the workplace. What other challenges lie ahead in the U.S. labor force?
  

• 5.2.1: Employee Benefits

  • Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges: Leslie Lum's "Introduction to Business: Readings and Workbook"

    Review pages 256-262 of Introduction to Business , beginning with the material beneath the "Employee Benefits" heading. Then, in the Exploring Business textbook, review Chapter 7, especially Section 7.4: What Makes a Great Place to Work?
    

    Finally, complete the assignment "Creating an Employee Benefit Plan" on page 271 of Introduction to Business. Also complete "Comparing Benefit Plans" on pages 273-274. You will work on these tasks independently, rather than with a team.
    

• 5.2.2: Labor Negotiation

  • Exploring Business: "Section 7.6: Labor Unions"

    Re-read the material beneath the "Unions" heading on pages 263-264 of Introduction to Business . Then, re-read "Section 7.6: Labor Unions" from Exploring Business.