Prof. AndiappanMontpellier Business SchoolFall, 2014

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Prof. AndiappanOffice: A.348Email: m.andiappan@supco-montpellier.fr

YOUR PROFESSOR

Group mark (50%) Case study analysis (15%)

Class participation in case study analysis (5%) Written case study analysis (10%)

Role Play (20%) Innovation in Management project (15%)

Presentation (5%) Written report (10%)

Exam (50%) Short case study Essay questions, testing application of course concepts and

theories

YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS: CASE STUDY ANALYSIS

• Presentation of the situation• Identification of the problem• Explanation of the problem • Presentation of solutions / of the risk

associated with this solution• Use of case analysis methodology, when

appropriate (SWOT, 7Ss or 3Cs)• Answering accompanying case questions• Additional research

*Your written case study report is due the day of your presentation. Please hand in a hard copy to me.*

Evaluation of the presentation 1. Estheticism of the slide presentation 2. « Light » and easy-to–read slides 3. No English mistakes

Evaluation of the content4. Quality of the presentation5. Illustration with examples, references and information

EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS: INNOVATION IN MANAGEMENT

PRESENTATIONS

Evaluation of the presentation6. Quality of the elocution and the

expression7. Coordination between all members of the

group 8. Reading of text9. Respect of the given time10. Engagement of audience!

*You must email me your presentation by midnight, November 2nd.*

EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS: INNOVATION IN MANAGEMENT

PRESENTATIONS

See “Innovation in Management” assignment posted on Moodle for all details

*Your written report is due on the last day of class, November 4th. Please hand in a hard copy to me.*

EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS: INNOVATION IN MANAGEMENT WRITTEN

REPORT

4 to 5 people in each group

Choose your own group

No changes in the group will be tolerated (composition of the group)

GROUPS

Session 1 (e-learning): History of HRM (Human Resource Management)

Session 2 (e-learning): Strategic HRMSession 3 (promo): Syllabus and Introduction to

HRM and OB (Organizational Behavior)Session 4: Recruitment and SelectionSession 5: Performance and EvaluationSession 6: CompensationSession 7: Training and Development

LESSON SUMMARY

• Session 8: Role Play• Session 9 (promo): Negotiation• Session 10 (e-learning): International HRM• Session 14 (e-learning): Introduction to OB,

Attitudes and Personality• Session 15: Leadership• Session 16: Motivation• Session 17 (e-learning): Conflict• Session 18: Groups and Teams• Session 19: Change

LESSON SUMMARY

• Session 20: Group Presentations• Session 21: Group Presentations• Session 24 (e-learning): Final Exam Preparation• Session 26 (promo): Corrections of Final Exam

Preparation

LESSON SUMMARY

All case studies will be posted to MoodleEven if you are not “in charge” of a case, you should read the

case before coming to classThe e-book readings provided are required*Please note carefully your case study analysis date, and

your group presentation date*

RESOURCES AND NOTES

Google (subject: performance, motivation)BIP (subject: compensation)Southwood School (subject: training and development)Carlos Goshn at Nissan (subject: leadership, change

management)Abu Ghraib (subject: groups and teams, values)

CASE STUDIES

Goals: Written and oral analysis of a managerial innovation in human resource management and/or organizational behavior implementation by the company of your choice (innovation being implemented or already implemented).

What qualifies as an innovation?

GROUP PROJECT: MANAGERIAL INNOVATION

Two Parts (Written Report 20%, Presentation 10%):1. Written report: 10 to 15 pages (15 pages maximum). Double spaced, using Times New Roman Size 12 font. You will be graded on: the structuring and clarity of your argument, logical flow of the report, the relevance of your chosen topic, and your analysis of the innovation. 2. Presentation: You are required to make a 10 minute oral presentation to the class on your chosen innovation. All members of your group must present. You will be graded on: your ability to stay within the given time frame, your ability to involve and engage other class members in your presentation, the logic and flow your presentation and your ability to showcase a new concept in an efficient, relevant and dynamic manner. Be creative!

GROUP PROJECT: MANAGERIAL INNOVATION

Your project should: Identify the innovation (Where, When?)Analyze the context of the emergence of the innovation (Why?): What change (s) in the context of external and / or internal company pushed the manager to innovate? (Technological, social, economic, institutional, ..., strategic direction, increase the size of the company, conflicts in a team ...)Analyze the characteristics of the innovation (What?): A new tool for HRM (assessment / recruitment / training ...)? A new organization of work? A new instrument of motivation at work?

GROUP PROJECT: MANAGERIAL INNOVATION

Your project should: Analyze the process of implementation of innovation (How?): Which stakeholders are involved? How? What are the difficulties? What are the obstacles? ...Analyze expected (or observed) impacts in terms of overall performance (Why?): What are the expected economic impacts (increased productivity, cost savings, profits ...)? Social impacts expected (lower absenteeism, turnover ...)? Expected environmental impacts (energy, ...)?Do not forget to write a short introduction (brief history of innovation in the business sector or studied, eg.) And conclusion (main lessons learned from your analysis, putting into perspective).

GROUP PROJECT: MANAGERIAL INNOVATION