Mgt 390 - The Economics of Human Resource Management

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Key to a firm's success is whether it can develop organizational and human resource management systems that reinforce the firm's strategic position. This course covers topics in managing work forces and organizations that are of fundamental importance to all managers and teaches how organizational design and human resource policies interact with the firm's market strategy and production environment. We look at how management can motivate executive and employee performance, screen and attract appropriate workers, and improve the way information is processed and decisions are made within organizations. This course combines economic analysis with case discussions to address topics including hiring policy, turnover, training, variable pay, promotions, evaluation, job design, teams, worker empowerment, hierarchy and organizational structure such as centralization and decentralization. Prerequisite: MEC 290.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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