Topics in human resource management
Today more and more employers are using vendors to perform
work in both the manufacturing and service sectors. In this module’s forum you
have the opportunity to discuss the practice of outsourcing tasks or even whole
jobs. Employers today outsource some of the major HRM functions (instead of
performing the tasks in-house). For example, wage and salary administration as
well as benefits administration are often outsourced. Also, Training and
Development too. The same for staffing duties. If we look at other major
departments in organizations, we also see outsourcing practices there as well.
Agree or disagree with this trend. Defend your answer.
Do you see this trend continuing? Discuss.
In your opinion, should there be more stringent regulations
on local firms outsourcing to international vendors as compared to outsourcing
to vendors located in the U.S.? Explain
Discuss the impact of employee separation (termination of
employment) policies and practices on workplace culture and overall employer
effectiveness.
Use relevant examples and references either from the course
or additional resources. Bring in your own experiences, as applicable.
Support your post with additional information from at least
two reputable sources (library and/or Web-based). Cite your sources.
Discuss your experiences with changes taking place in your
workplace. Did your employer take steps to manage that change? Was the change
implemented without any major challenges or resistance? If everything did not
go as well as possible, what should have occurred that didn’t? Or, what
occurred that shouldn’t have? What data should be gathered and analyzed in
determining the effectiveness of a change management process in an
organization?
Support your post with additional information from at least
two reputable sources (library and/or Web-based). Cite your sources.
Select a country (outside of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and
China). Look up information about HRM practices in that country. Select two
specific HR-related topics and compare and contrast them with U.S. practices.
Provide industry and/or employer examples, if possible.
Support your post with additional information from at least
two reputable sources (library and/or Web-based). Cite your sources. Bring in
your own personal experiences, if applicable.
