Preparing Your Course for QM Certification:

Four Standards

HROB 154: Strategic Human Resources Management

Course Description

The course is the capstone course of the management of human resources and organizational behavior concentration in the undergraduate business program. The objective of this course is to identify contemporary strategies to improve individual and organizational performance. It utilizes a strategic human resource management perspective and incorporates human resource management and organizational behavior theories for practical implementation in organizations. The course links such concepts as compensation, performance management, law, conflict management, communication, diversity, ethics, and managerial skill building towards preparing for the future of managing individuals in organizations. I usually teach this course as a hybrid course with both online and face-to-face activities. 35 students are normally enrolled in one section of the course.

**Motivation for Preparing Your Course for QM Certification: 4 Standards Participation**

I have decided to participate in this FLC to prepare for the Quality Matters Certification of this course. Students will benefit from the implemented changes through a more effective learning experience.

Alignment or Engagement Changes Addressed in Course

In Fall 2024, I have worked on the General Standards 2 to 5:

GS 2. Measurable and Aligned Module and Course Objectives

GS 3. Aligning Objectives and Assessments

GS 4. Aligning Objectives and Learning Materials

GS 5. Aligning Learning Activities and Course Interactions

To address General Standard 2, I have revised the course learning objectives. The goal was to make the objectives more measurable so that one can track whether the objectives have been achieved. Before I can fully implement these new learning objectives, I will discuss them with my department. Based on the course learning objectives, I have developed module learning objectives for each module of the course that in turn align with the course learning objectives.

Subsequently, I used the learning objectives as foundation to revise and adjust my assessments, learning materials, learning activities and course interactions. This was a very iterative process. As a result, all of these course components align better with each other.

Evidence of Redesign

Examples of Redesign

Plan for Pathway toward QM Certification

So far, I have been working on General Standards 2 to 5. I also have to address General Standards 1, 6, 7 and 8. While this process requires some more of my time and effort, it is worthwhile to get ready for the Quality Matters Certification. I hope that the Part 2 of this FLC will be offered in the Spring to get some more guidance on how to best address the remaining standards.

Faculty Bio
	Dr. Franziska M. Renz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations, College of Business. She is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. Her teaching and research focus on human resource management and organizational behavior.