Date of Award

1986

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Business

Abstract

The "Management of Personnel Systems" course (BA-332), taught at Lindenwood College in Spring 1986, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding key components in personnel and industrial relations. Designed for graduate-level students, the course emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications of human resource management. Its core objective is to equip students with the philosophy, skills, and experiential learning necessary to operate effectively within the personnel function of organizations.

The syllabus covers a broad spectrum of topics, including job analysis and design, staffing and recruitment, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal systems, compensation and benefits, labor relations, collective bargaining, organizational development, safety and security, and leadership dynamics. Learning methods incorporate lectures, case studies, mock negotiations and arbitrations, films, and hands-on exercises. A midterm and final exam, as well as a research term paper on approved personnel or labor relations topics, constitute the primary assessments.

The course integrates contemporary issues relevant to the 1980s workforce, including legal frameworks such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. It also references classic management theories, particularly Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, to explain the effectiveness of personnel systems in achieving organizational excellence.

A variety of learning aids and selected readings from foundational authors like Peter Drucker, Ken Blanchard, and Thomas Patton are used to deepen understanding. By blending academic theory with applied practice, the course fosters a well-rounded perspective on managing human capital in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

This document offers insight into historical approaches to HR education and serves as a valuable resource for researchers studying the evolution of personnel management training in academic institutions.

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