Human Resource Management (HRMT) 301
Recruitment and Selection (Revision 2)
Revision 2 closed, replaced by current version.
Delivery Mode:Individualized study online or grouped study**
Credits:3
Area of Study:Applied Studies
Prerequisite:None. ORGB 386 is strongly recommended but not required.
Centre:Faculty of Business
HRMT 301 has a Challenge for Credit option
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**Note:Students registering in grouped study, or grouped study international mode are advised that there may be some differences in the evaluation and course materials information indicated below. To obtain the most up-to-date information, contact the Faculty of Business Student Support Centre at 1-800-468-6531.
Overview
HRMT 301 is the study of recruitment and selection (R&S) as a key aspect of human resource management (HRM) in an organization. This course is intended to provide you with an understanding of recruitment and selection methods and processes as well as give you an opportunity to develop a critical approach to R&S and HRM. This critical approach is necessary because choosing whom to employ is an important way in which employers pursue their interests in the workplace.
Outline
Unit 1: The Context of Recruitment and Selection
Unit 2: Human Resources Planning
Unit 3: Recruitment Practices
Unit 4: Employee Selection Methods
Unit 5: Completing The Recruitment And Selection Process
Evaluation
To receive credit for HRMT 301, you must complete four assignments, participate in at least four of the five end-of-unit class discussions, and receive an overall course grade of at least “D” (50 percent). There are no examinations for this course. The following chart summarizes each type of activity, its placement in the course, and the credit weight associated with each assignment.
| Assign 1 | Assign 2 | Assign 3 | Assign 4 | Online Discussions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 30% | 10% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Catano, V. M., Wiesner, W. H., Hackett, R. D., & Methot, L. L. (2005). Recruitment and selection in Canada (3rd edition). Toronto, ON: Nelson. ISBN 0-17-616843-5
Belcourt, M., & McBey, K. J. (2004). Strategic human resources planning (2nd edition). Toronto, ON: Nelson. ISBN 0-17-604893-6
Other materials
All other materials are available online from the course Website.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 2, July 24, 2009.
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Last updated by SAS 09/10/2013 11:52:40
