AGRICULTURE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

FISC 54

Introduction to interpersonal communication skills for use in a variety of agribusiness settings. Topics include verbal, non-verbal, and written communication methods; negotiation skills; promotion techniques; and the application of these in agribusiness.

MHR 775

Explore emerging and current human resources topics through applied learning experiences such as personal assessments, case studies, industry meetings, and exercises or workshops. Interact with leading human resources and business professionals to gain exposure to various leadership and communication styles. Focus on enhancing leadership and communication effectiveness.

FISC 51

An introduction to the working of a market economy and decision-making concepts; the role of prices and preferences in making production and consumption decisions; U.S. agricultural system and various economic policies that may be employed by government; Taxation, regulation, trade, and employment policies.

MHR 705

Two broad substantive areas are covered. (1) Evidence (theoretical and empirical) reviewed on the determinants of employee job attitudes and behavior. For example, the impact of compensation on employee satisfaction and performance. (2) Functional activities of personnel management and their impact on employee behavior evaluated. Sample topics: Selection, development, evaluation and compensation. Knowledge of Statistics strongly encouraged such asSTAT 301.

MHR 305

Policies and practices; principles and techniques applicable to problems such as employee staffing, training, labor relations, wages, communications, etc.