2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MGMT 6367 CompensationProvides an in-depth understanding of the principles of strategic compensationdesign. Illustrates the impact of compensation design on organizational performanceand human behavior. Considers the role of compensation design and administrationwithin the larger context of human resources management and business strategy. Ethicalissues in compensation design and administration are emphasized. Topics include jobclassification methods, performance appraisal methods, salary structures, short andlong-term incentive plan design, executive compensation programs, and the financialimpact of compensation programs. Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6376 Business Strategy and PolicyThis course focuses on strategic management from a value-based perspective. Thecorporate level of decision-making is emphasized. Various models of the strategicprocess from formulation, to implementation, to evaluation are discussed. Howresources, including such intangible assets as knowledge, are used to implementstrategic decisions is evaluated. Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6378 Management of Global Human ResourcesExamines the human resources issues facing multi-national organizations and jointventure. Areas covered include the process of expanding internationally, the processof understanding culture and applying human resource management concepts in amultinational environment. Provides an understanding of organizational design inmultinational corporations. The course will develop skills in gathering informationon the business, economic, legal and cultural environment in various regions andcountries around the world. Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6380 Seminar: Selected TopicsDirected study. Involves specification and approval of a study design; development ofdata; and analysis and reporting results. Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6382 Strategic Planning and HRM ChallengesFocuses on the integration of business strategy and human resources strategy. Preparesstudents to understand the linkages and impact of HR programs on the successfulexecution of business strategy and to develop HR strategies that are aligned with businessstrategy, culture and employee motivation. Includes examination of contemporarypolitical, social and economic and environmental issues that impact the developmentof HR strategy. Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6383 Transformational LeadershipThis course focuses on integrating leadership theory, business cases, current eventsand experiential practice to help students become better leaders in all aspects of theirwork and personal life. The course will emphasize the importance of ethical behaviorin leadership, strategic thinking, leading transformational change, and shapingorganizational culture to nurture leadership development. This course is designedfor students who want to become better leaders, not simply learn about leadership.Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6385 Organizational Diagnosis and TransformationFocuses on the role of HRM in large-scale organizational transformations. Emphasisis on the role of HR as change agent and consultant in transforming change, such asmergers and acquisitions, culture change, major technology initiatives such as ERP’sand restructuring. Graduate Business programs only.304 / Courses