Course Detail

Managing the Workplace (33032)

Course Description by Faculty

  • Prendergast, Canice
  • Content
    This course analyzes the relationship between personnel practices and employee performance. An economic analysis of compensation policy is emphasized, though other topics covered include staffing, skill collection, and labor legislation.
    Format

    • Lectures

    • Discussion

    • Case Studies

    • Group Projects

  • Materials
    This course will have a Canvas site.
    Resources

    • Canvas Site Available

  • Grades
    Based on problem sets, a mid-term and final exam. No pass/fail grades.
    Grades

    • Graded homework assignments

    • Allow Provisional Grades (For joint degree and non-Booth students only)

    • Early Final Grades (For joint degree and non-Booth students only)

    Assessment & Testing

    • Midterm

    • Final exam (in class)

    Restrictions

    • No pass/fail grades

  • Syllabus
  • Spring 2023Section: 33032-01F 8:30AM-11:30AMHarper CenterC06In-Person Only
  • Spring 2023Section: 33032-81TH 6:00PM-9:00PMGleacher Center406In-Person Only
  • Spring 2023Section: 33032-85S 9:00AM-12:00PMGleacher Center406In-Person Only
Description and/or course criteria last updated: June 8 2022