Provides students with a broad understanding of the behavioral, structural, operational, and legal aspects of managing an organization’s human resources and the interrelationship between managerial functions and human resource policies. Examines the human resource functions of job analysis and design, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits, appraisal, and retention. Traces the evolution of the discipline and highlights certain landmark events that have impacted human resource management. Discusses the function of the various governmental agencies responsible for ensuring legal compliance.
Course Code: MGT 2500
Credit Hours: 3
Level: Lower-Level
Program Placement: Semester III
Course description sourced verbatim from the official Northwood University 2025–2026 Academic Catalog and program curriculum guide. Northwood reserves the right to revise course content between publications.