HRMA 30033 Compensation Administration

Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
QUEZON CITY BRANCH
BBSA major in HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Course Title : COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION

Course Code : HRMA 30033

Course Credits : 3 Units

Pre-Requisite : HRMA 200013 Human Resource Management

Course Description : This course includes the examination of theories, models, procedures and requirements to develop compensation / reward system in organization’s
economic, psychological and social elements of compensation administration and deals also with the determination of cooperation structures and
differential forms of compensation and compensation levels.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Outcomes

1. Creative and Critical Thinking Apply the basic concepts that underline each of the functional  Identify the origin, nature definition and classification of
areas of business (marketing, finance, human resources labor laws relative to the study
management, production and operations management
information technology and strategic management) and employ  Summarize importance of equitable payment of salary and
these concepts in various business situations. wages pertinent to the difficulty and importance of the of
the jobs they perform
Select the proper decision-making tools to critically, analytically
and creativity solve problems and drive results.  Recognize the implication of hiring, merit increases,
promotions, transfers, rewards for superior job
Analyze the business environment for strategic direction. performance and seniority
2. Effective Communication Express oneself clearly and communicate effectively with
stakeholders both in oral and written forms.  Analyzes and evaluate an effective employee compensation
3. Strong Service Orientation program
Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility.

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4. Community Engagement
5. Adeptness in Responsible Use of Technology Manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability.

Apply information and communication technology (ICT) skills as

required by the business environment
6. Passion to Life-long Learning Innovate business ideas based on emerging industry.

Conduct Business Research

Generate new knowledge using research and develop projects

7. High Level of Leadership and Organization Skills Perform the basic functions of management such as planning,
organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

Plan and implement business related activities.

Prepare operational plans.

8. Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in
the workplace.
9. Sense of Nationalism and Global Responsiveness
Exercise high personal moral and ethical standards

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Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Week 1-2 Course Orientation and Appreciate the essence o Group Reporting  Creating a Lean and Green Business The student should be able
requirements taking up the course and System: Techniques for Improving to answer an essay
the importance o Lecture question worth 20 points
GRP. 1 possessing right attitude
Profits and Sustainability by K.
Zokael, H. Lovins, A. Wood, P. Hines,
and behavior in the Interactive Discussion (2013) Oral Examination
workplace.
 Essential of Human Resource Assignment
The Pay Model Discuss the different forms Management, 1st Edition, by
of pay and the underlying Salvador, Ramos, Geronimo, (2010)
Wage & Salary compensation objectives
Administration  Compensation, 11th Ed., by
Discuss and analyze the Milkovich, Newman and Gerhart,
Significance of processes involved in wage (2014)
Remuneration and salary administration
 Guide on Employees Compensation
Define Remuneration and Benefits, by Vilanueva, (2010)

Explain economic basis of  Fundamental of Human Resource

remuneration Management 3rd Ed., by Dessler,
Gary, (2014)
Illustrate the impact o
Government influence  Human Resource Management, 13th
Ed., by Mondy, Wayne, (2014)
Explain the safeguards to
minimize mistakes in  Compensation Management, 3G
compensation Learning Z LLC, 2013
administration
Week 3-4 Financial Compensation Explain Government Group Reporting  Human Resource Management: An The student should be able
Statutes effects on Experiential Approach, 6th Ed., by to get at least 7 out of 10
Non-Financial Financial Compensation Lecture quiz item.
GRP. 2 Compensation
Russell and Bernardin, 2013

Illustrate the procedure of Classroom discussion with  Human Resource Management, 11th The student should be able
Internal Alignment Collective Bargaining illustrations to obtain at least 75% on

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Determining the Structure Ed., by De Cenzo, Robbins and the Oral Q an A.

Define Job Evaluation Oral Q and A Verhulst, 2013
Job-based Structures and Program
Job evaluation
Analyze an effective Job
Person-based Structures Evaluation Program
Week 5-6 Employee Benefits Explain the benefits Group Reporting Case Presentation with
determination process peer assessment
Sports/Recreational Lecture
GRP. 3 Activities Define and Explain the The student should be able
types of Financial Mini Case with Illustrations to obtain at least 75% on
Company Newsletter Compensation the Oral Q and A
Oral Q and A
Suggestion Award System Enumerate and illustrate Assignment
the types of Non-Financial
Company Stores Compensation

Medical Services

Canteen Services
Week 7-8 Internal factors Explain the Internal actors Group Reporting Obtain at least 75% on Oral
affecting Compensation Q and A
External factors Lecture
GRP. 4 Identify the external factors Essay quiz for students
affecting compensation Class Discussion with
Illustration

Week 9 MID-TERM EXAM

Week 10-11 Employee Contributions: Discuss how compensation Group Reporting  www.peoplemattersonline.com “SBI The student should be able
Determining Individual pay and performance To Hire Over 9000 In Customer to substantially answer an
management link to Lecture essay question which is
GRP. 5 Holiday Pay organization strategy
Operation and Sales”
equivalent to 20 points
Problem solving exercise to  www.peoplemattersonline.com
Overtime Pay Explain other develop students’ skills

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compensation provisions “Why You Shold Add Employee

Night Shift Differentials by law Benefits To Your Talent Retention
Strategy
Service Incentive Leaves List and describe the
compensation coming from
the Collective Bargaining
Agreement
Week 12-13 Separation Pay Explain Fringe Benefits Group Reporting Obtain at least 80% on a 10
item quiz
Retirement Pay Other types of Benefits Lecture
GRP. 6
13th Month Pay Individual problem solving

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave
Week 14-15 SSS Describe and illustrate Group Reporting Oral presentation of case
other related with peer assessment
HDMF (PAG-IBIG) compensation problems Lecture
GRP. 7
Phil Health Explain the effect of other Role playing on
compensation related employment interviews
Tardiness problems

Absences

Gov’t mandated salary

increase

Employee turn-over
Week 16-17 Designing Pay Levels, Mix Determine ways in Group Reporting The student should be able
and Structures designing pays to answer at least 75% of
Lecture the total items in the Q&A.
GRP. 8 Pay-for-performance Create a pay-for-

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performance plans Classroom Discussion with

Performance Appraisal Illustrations
Discuss the role of
performance appraisal in Oral Q and A
compensation decision
Week 18 FINAL EXAM

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COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

Class Standing 70%

 Quizzes
 Attendance
 Recitation
 Projects/Assignments/Seatwork/Special Report/Midterm/Final Examination 30%

100%

Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade = FINAL GRADE

Prepared by: Enhanced by: Checked by: Approved by:

______________________ ____________________ _______________________

COMMITTEE ON HRMA 30033 Faculty-In-Charge PROF. DORIS B. GATAN PROF. EDGARDO S. DELMO

Academic Program Head Director

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DR. MANUEL M. MUHI

Vice President for Academic Affairs

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