Course Details

BUS*4100- Applied Research in Human Resource Management

This course provides students with the opportunity to conduct hands-on research in an organization on issues that relate to Human Resource Management. Students will work in groups and be expected to find organizations for their research project. Although students will be primarily accountable for finding their organizations to work with, instructor support will be provided to assist students if difficulties arise. The instructor will also serve as a resource throughout the project. Lecture topics include: understanding organizational issues, understanding the consulting process (e.g. engagement, communication, ethics), project planning, data collection methods in an applied context (e.g. sampling, confidentiality, practical constraints), and report writing.

Prerequisite(s): PHIL*2600, PSYC*2360, (HTM*3000 or PSYC*3070), (HTM*2200 or PSYC*3080)

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