This document provides information on the Human Resource Management 1 course. The course explores human resource management strategies and labor relations. It focuses on how managers can optimize performance and make ethical decisions. The course uses a textbook by Stewart and Brown and aims to help students compare HR strategies, understand legal provisions, evaluate workforce planning, recommend recruiting programs, relate selection criteria to organizations, and more. It is a 3-credit course with units, assignments, and a discussion board. Assignments include writing an HR mission statement, analyzing a court case, creating a succession plan, and critiquing scholarly articles. The course also provides information on accessing the online library and libguides, as well as APA formatting guidelines.