Course Code: N1I00241 Credits: 3.0
Total Hours: 48
Prerequisites: Management, Managerial Psychology, Human Resource Management
Target Students: Undergraduate students majoring in Business Administration and related fields
Course Description:
Performance and Compensation Management is a core course in the human resource module of the Business Administration program. It introduces the fundamental theories, methods, and techniques of performance and compensation management. The course is designed to help students understand key concepts in these areas and apply relevant principles and tools to analyze and solve real-world problems. Through case-based instruction and hands-on assignments, the course emphasizes both knowledge acquisition and the development of practical skills and professional ethics.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the distinction between compensation and rewards, and their components;
Master the concept of strategic compensation management and its implementation approaches;
Learn how to design job-based and skill/competency-based pay systems;
Understand the factors influencing compensation level decisions and external competitiveness;
Acquire methods for designing compensation structures, performance reward programs, and employee benefit plans.
Be able to analyze the functions of compensation systems;
Create a strategic compensation map;
Use job evaluation methods to assess job value;
Design preliminary skill/competency-based pay systems;
Develop compensation survey questionnaires and conduct data analysis;
Demonstrate initial capabilities in designing compensation structures and performance incentive programs;
Design flexible benefit plans and calculate statutory benefits.
Build cultural confidence by understanding historical compensation and performance systems in ancient China;
Foster patriotism and ethical awareness;
Properly handle conflicts between self-interest and professional ethics, maintaining moral integrity and striving to become well-rounded professionals.
Teaching Methods:
The course adopts a teacher-led heuristic lecture model, supplemented by seminar-style instruction:
Heuristic lectures: Instructors guide students in understanding key theories and methods through structured explanation;
Seminar-based learning: Group discussions and case analysis are used to enhance classroom interaction and practical problem-solving skills;
Case teaching: Real-life business cases are introduced to illustrate how theoretical knowledge applies in practice.
Assessment Methods:
Final grades are composed of three parts:
Class performance (20%): Based on attendance, class participation, discussions, case analysis, homework, course papers, and in-class exercises;
Midterm assessment (30%): Evaluated through performance in discussion sessions (preparation, participation, quizzes), off-campus training reports, and simulation activities;
Final exam (50%): A comprehensive test assessing students’ understanding and mastery of course content.
