FIRE 620 Human Resources and Budget Management for the Executive Fire Officer
Course Description
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Course Guide
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Rationale
This course is essential for the executive fire officer due to the fact that human resources and budgeting is such a large component of the job. This course provides for in-depth examination and practical application of both of these important job duties.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
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Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to submit an original thread and two replies to two of his or hers classmates’ replies. Since this is the first Discussion post for the class, the student will introduce himself or herself to others in the course by posting in accordance with the prompt criteria. As opposed to other discussion postings, no citations are necessary. Each original introduction Discussion thread must be a minimum of 250 words and each reply post must be a minimum of 150 words.
Discussions (8)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be between 400-500 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and include at least 4 scholarly citations in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200-250 words and include at least 2 scholarly citations in current APA format.
Short Paper: Hiring Practices, Performance Evaluations, Compensation, and Benefits Assignment
The student will write a 8-10 page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on several HR topics. These topics include: hiring practices, performance evaluations, compensation, and benefits. The paper must include at least 10 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Short Paper: Human Resource Promotions, Discipline and Health/Safety Assignment
The student will write a 8-10 page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on several HR topics. The topics include: promotions, employee discipline, and health/safety. The paper must include at least 10 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Short Paper: Fiscal Essay Assignment
The student will write a 3-5 page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on a fiscal crisis. The paper must include at least 5 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
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