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| Seminar in Compensation and Motivation Theory |
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Department
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| College of Business
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Management
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| Course Catalog Description and Prerequisites |
| 5890. Seminar in Compensation and Motivation Theory. 3 hours. An interdisciplinary seminar designed to study the theories, practices and techniques involved in developing and implementing total compensation programs for public and private organizations. The relationship of motivation theory to compensation theory is emphasized in an effort to develop the optimum package for employee productivity and satisfaction and organizational costs. Topics included are compensation theory, conceptual framework for job satisfaction, job design, relationship of incentive compensation packages and international compensation. |
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Location
of Face-to-Face Meetings
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| Course Objectives |
| This course contributes to the development of students’ knowledge and skills regarding:
a) The process by which wages and salaries are determined in organizations
b) Theoretical issues related to compensation decisions
c) Special issues in compensation facing organizations
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| Course Expectations |
| Weekly Modules, Frequent Postings, Exams, Project |
| Tests/Quizzes |
| 3 Exams |
| Major Assignments |
| 1 Project |
| Software/Hardware
Needed |
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Acrobat Reader, Flash, PowerPoint, Publisher, QuickTime, Real Player, Word / Speakers
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| Student/Instructor
Communication Methods |
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Email, Online Discussion Groups, Phone
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| Textbooks |
| Compensation, Milkovich & Newman, 9th Edition |
| Other Requirements |
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| Are there any
enrollment restrictions based on where I live? |
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Only students who live IN TEXAS may enroll in this section.
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