Unit 7 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management] Unit 7 Assignment: The Missing Link
Based on your reading of the article “The Missing Link: Measuring and Managing the Financial
Performance of the Human Capital Investment”, answer the following questions in a 2-3 page APA
style paper.
1. Why is it important to measure the impact of human capital on the business?
2. What are some strengths and weaknesses of common people measurement approaches
described in the article?
3. What are some strengths and weaknesses of the proposed Human Capital Analytics approach?
To successfully complete the Assignment, the following are the minimum requirements: Complete a 2-3 page paper in APA format – 12 pt. font, double-spaced, indented
paragraphs, citations, reference list, etc.
Include introductory and summary paragraphs.
Limit the use of direct quotations – instead, paraphrase and cite the author’s work.
Reinforce your personal opinions with at least two credible or scholarly research articles (not
to exceed 10-15% of content).
Demonstrate your understanding of the weekly objective(s) through your response.
Ensure that a response to each question is included within your paper. Directions for Submitting Your Assignment
Before you submit your Assignment, you should save your work on your computer in a location and
with a name that you will remember. Make sure your project is in MS Word format, meets APA 6th ed.
guidelines (e.g., in-text citations and references), and has an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Submit to the Assignment Dropbox. Unit 7 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management] Unit 7 Assignment
Criteria
Content, Focus, Use of Text, and Research: 50%
Described why it is important to measure the impact of human capital
on the business. Possible
Points 5 Described strengths and weaknesses of common people
measurement approaches.
Described strengths and weaknesses of the Human Capital Analytics
approach. 5 Reinforced personal opinions with at least two credible or scholarly
research articles.
Analysis and Critical Thinking: 30%
Responses demonstrated critical thinking and analysis and exhibited
application of information.
Spelling, Grammar, APA Format: 20%
Clear business writing. Spelling and grammar are acceptable.
Effective use of APA.
Total 5 Reminder: Continue working on your Final due in Unit 9. 5 12 8
40 Points
Earned
