This course provides an overview of human resources principles and practices in business organizations. Students are given tools for understanding how people are managed on a day-to-day basis. Topics include: the recruiting and hiring process; self, peer, and managerial evaluations; training and development; and legal issues related to the work setting and the job-search process. Students come away with an understanding of the difficulties and challenges associated with workforce management. This course utilizes a combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises.