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An independent research effort conceived and executed by the students and supervised by a Faculty member.
An independent research effort conceived and executed by the students and supervised by a Faculty member.
The recruitment, selection, socialization of staff in the legal, ethical and economic context of North America.
Attracting, retaining and motivating staff through compensation mechanisms and strategies.
Examines systematic and collaborative approaches to change organizational culture, and is based on scientific methods to increase organizational effectiveness. Topics covered include models of change, the change process, change strategies and interventions, organizational renewal, planned change, the OD consultant, the role of the group, the diagnostic process, dealing with resistance to change, intervention strategies, and organizational transformation.
Examines systematic and collaborative approaches to change organizational culture, and is based on scientific methods to increase organizational effectiveness. Topics covered include models of change, the change process, change strategies and interventions, organizational renewal, planned change, the OD consultant, the role of the group, the diagnostic process, dealing with resistance to change, intervention strategies, and organizational transformation.
Integrating HR policies and processes to overall business strategy and the bottom line.
Integrating HR policies and processes to overall business strategy and the bottom line.
Understanding research and measurement concepts into the practice of HR in organizations.
This course uses contemporary Canadian labour relations case materials to examine the place of human and civil rights, freedoms, values and institutions in workplace governance, interpersonal relations and conflict resolution.
This course considers qualitative research methods and techniques for human resources management research. Covers (i) gathering data, including ethnographic approaches, interview techniques, case study based approaches, critical methodologies, narratological approaches: (ii) framing data, constructivism, interactionism and (iii) analyzing data including NVIVO qualitative data analysis.
Univariate statistics introduces the fundamentals of statistical analysis using a single dependant variable. The major concepts that are covered include sampling, probability, hypothesis testing, parametric tests, correlation and regression analyses, t-test, analysis of variance and non-parametric tests.
This course involves an in-depth analysis and critique of contemporary research, with a view of carving out human resources management issues that require further research. Prerequisites: GS/ADMS 7010 3.00, GS/ADMS 7020 3.00, GS/ADMS 7030 3.00.
Examines topics pertinent to the research and practice of human resources management. Students will gain familiarity with the human resource management literature, and assess research appearing in leading journals in the field. The course is aimed at helping students to develop an ability to generate original theory and research in Human Resources Management.
Breakdown of Term
Core/Required Courses
- GS/HRM 6100: Staffing Organizations
- GS/HRM 6200: Employee Training and Development
- GS/HRM 6300: Strategic Compensation
- GS/HRM 6400: Organizational Change and Development
- GS/HRM 6500: Human Resources Management Effectiveness
- GS/HRM 6600: Research, Measurement and Evaluation of Human Resources
Elective Courses
- GS/HRM 6700: Work Law, Policy, and Practice
- GS/HRM 6910: Issues in HRM: Career Management Issues
- GS/HRM 6920: Issues in HRM: Work-Life Balance
Schedule of Courses
Students are strongly encouraged to complete HRM 6600 (Research, Measurement and Evaluation of HR) during their first academic term. The program reserves the right to limit enrolment in all courses.
All classes will be held at the York University campus. Each class will meet for four instructional days per term. The course schedules are as follows:
Students enrolled in the PhD in HRM are required to complete the following:
Advanced standing
Some applicants to the program will have successfully completed graduate level courses that are the equivalent of the required courses in Univariate Statistics and HRM Theory and Practice prior to admission. These students may apply for advanced standing in either one or both of these courses. Students granted advanced standing will be allowed to take the Year 2 research method (s) courses.
Comprehensive examination
Students are required to write a three-part comprehensive examination after successfully completing the required coursework. The examination is designed to assess the student’s competence and knowledge in three areas: Research Methods; Seminal and Macro-HRM Research –material from Seminar 1; and Micro-HRM research –material from Seminar 2. The parts of the exam (one in each area) are held on three successive days.
Students are given "Fail," "Pass," and "Pass, with distinction" grades. A second and final exam may be allowed for students who do not pass the exam in their first attempt.
Dissertation proposal
All students are required to submit and defend a formal research proposal in their third year in the program. The proposal defence involves a presentation to the HRM faculty. In general, the proposal (approx. 3500 words) outlines the objectives for the study, the need for research on the selected issue, a review of the pertinent literature, and a discussion of the proposed methodology. To be acceptable, the proposal must be judged “achievable” (e.g., the research issue is well-defined, data and resources are available, the project can be completed within time, etc.), and deemed to contribute to the literature.
Dissertation
Each doctoral student writes a dissertation, which is an embodiment of the results of their original research. The dissertation is written under the guidance of a principal supervisor and a committee, established for each student in accordance with the rules of the FGS. The evaluation procedures ensure that the dissertation represents high-quality, original research deserving of a PhD in HRM.
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