Module 1 discussion
Are HRM’s Activities
Strategic?
Google Images, CC license
Please answer the questions below. Support your response with information from
at least two reputable sources (library and/or web-based) and provide the full
citations at the end. Use APA format for
your references. Bring in your own
personal experiences, as applicable.
1. From your experiences working with and/or around HR
department representatives are they performing as they should be and focusing
on the right things?
2. What are some
examples of activities where HR is a strategic partner with its organization?
3. Do examples come
to mind where they have not been in line strategically?
Subsequent Posts—Week 2 of the Module
During the second week of the Module, read through the posts
by your peers and enter individual responses to at least two classmates’
posts. Bring in ideas/comments and/or
research not previously mentioned by your peers. Cite your sources.
Remember: To received
full credit in this forum, you need to post a minimum of three quality posts
(your own initial post and responses to two classmates). If you borrow from other authors, be sure to
give them credit by citing sources.
Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the
criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment:
Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only)
Quality of Responses to Classmates
Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy
Critical Thinking
Timeliness
Module 2 discussion
Diversity and
Inclusion
In this discussion, respond to the following questions:
Select one of the companies listed on the Diversity Inc.
list (See Module 2 Background, The 2017 Diversity Inc. Top 50 Companies for
Diversity. Retrieved from
http://www.diversityinc.com/the-diversityinc-top-50-companies-for-diversity-2017/). Refer to that company by name. Research its
diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Compare and contrast the company’s diversity and inclusion
efforts with those of your own organization or another one with which you are familiar. Discuss what one or both of these companies
say formally about the importance of inclusion of diverse groups. Do you think they walk their talk? Why?
Examine the EEO
and/or affirmative action efforts of your own company or another one with which
you are familiar. What does this company
say formally about those efforts? Are
those efforts the same or different than its diversity and inclusion efforts? Why?
Support your initial response with information from at least
two reputable sources (library and/or web-based) and provide the full citation
at the end. Use APA format for your
references.
Subsequent Posts—Week 2
During the second week of the Module, read through the posts
by your peers and enter individual responses to at least two classmates’
posts. Bring in ideas/comments and/or
research not previously mentioned by your peers. Cite your sources.
Remember: To received
full credit in this forum, you need to post a minimum of three quality posts
(your own initial post and responses to two classmates). If you borrow from other authors, be sure to
give them credit by citing sources.
Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the
criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment:
Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only)
Quality of Responses to Classmates
Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy
Critical Thinking
Timeliness
Module 3 discussion
Millennials in the
Workplace
We are hiring millennials now in the workplace. View Simon Sinek talking about the topic.
Cross, D.
(2016). Simon Sinek on
Millennials in the Workplace. Retrieved
from an episode of Inside Quest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hER0Qp6QJNU. Standard YouTube license.
Discuss some of the comments made by Sinek. Are they a realistic appraisal of
millennials? Bring in personal and
professional examples. How should
employers develop this talent group and maximize their performance
contributions? Within your post, support
your response with information from at least two reputable sources (library
and/or web-based) and provide the full citation at the end. Use APA format for your references.
Subsequent Posts—Week 2
During the second week of the Module, read through the posts
by your peers and enter individual responses to at least two classmates’
posts. Bring in ideas/comments and/or
research not previously mentioned by your peers. Cite your sources.
Remember: To receive
full credit in this forum, you need to post a minimum of three quality posts
(your own initial post and responses to two classmates). If you borrow from other authors, be sure to
give them credit by citing sources.
Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the
criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment:
Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only)
Quality of Responses to Classmates
Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy
Critical Thinking
Timeliness
Module 4 discussion
One Global Total
Rewards Plan?
First Post—Week 1 of the Module
Google Images CC license
Please respond to the following:
When a large employer has locations in countries outside of
the U.S., a standardized benefits program for all employees across the globe
may be impractical and unsuccessful in achieving HR objectives. Discuss how culture and local practices
affect the motivational aspects an employer is trying to achieve with a total
rewards system.
Within your post, support your response with information
from at least two reputable sources (library and/or web-based) and provide the
full citation at the end. Use APA format
for your references. Bring in your own
personal experiences, if applicable.
Subsequent Posts—Week 2 of the Module
During the second week of the Module, read through posts by
your peers and enter individual responses to at least two classmates’ posts.
Bring in ideas/comments and/or research not previously mentioned by your peers.
Cite your sources.
Remember: To received
full credit in this forum, you need to post a minimum of three quality posts
(your own initial post and responses to two classmates). If you borrow from other authors, be sure to
give them credit by citing sources.
Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the
criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment:
Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only)
Quality of Responses to Classmates
Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy
Critical Thinking
Timeliness
Module 4 reflective
discussion
In the Module 4 Reflective Discussion, please reflect on
everything you have learned in this course, by addressing the following:
Paragraphs 1-3:
Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify
and discuss three important concepts applicable to your work experience,
profession, and/or career plans for the future. Describe how each applies.
Paragraph 4:
What part of the course (background materials, assignments,
and so forth) helped to shape or reshape your perceptions of the role of HRM in
the private sector?
Note: No outside research or citations are needed with your
four paragraphs to the Reflective Discussion. Also, no responses to your peers’
posts are needed.
Module 1 – Case
INTRO TO HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; HRM’S ROLE; STRATEGIC HRM
Assignment Overview
This case assignment focuses on recognizing the link between
organizational strategy and HR activities.
You are the new director of human resources at The King
Company. As director, you must play a
large role in resolving the organizational issues confronting the company, and
develop solutions for the functional and managerial issues facing the HR
department.
Click The King Company Background to review information on
the Company.
[Note: You may want to download/print the company background
information provided in this Module 1 so that you have it handy as you work on subsequent
module assignments.]
Case Assignment
After reading the fictional King Company case, address the
following questions in a well-integrated analysis:
Describe the current relationship between organizational
strategy and HR activities at The King Company. Give three examples and analyze
the relationships.
What improvements are needed to HRM’s strategic role at
King? Discuss.
For the Case Assignment, bring in information from at least
four Trident library sources to help strengthen and validate your discussion.
Provide private-sector employer examples of HRM programs,
systems, processes, and/or procedures as you address the assignment
requirements. Provide names of the employers. Use different employer examples
than what have been used previously in your other papers and courses.
Make reasonable, cost-effective assumptions in your paper.
It is not an option, however, for you to hire additional help (temporary or
otherwise). State your assumptions in
the beginning of your discussion.
Paper length: 4-5 pages (not counting the cover and
reference pages).
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in
the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects
of the assignment? Is the assignment
addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet
minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level
analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions,
and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the
formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized and
well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for
graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is justification/support
instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission
demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background
materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective
research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do
additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do
they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased
text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references
used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research)
been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the
paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC
(Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?
Module 1 – SLP
INTRO TO HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; HRM’S ROLE; STRATEGIC HRM
It is important for HRM professionals to keep up on the HRM
field. In the SLP assignment in this class, you will be investigating an HRM
practitioner publication, HRMagazine (found in ProQuest from the Trident Online
Library). It is the main publication of the Society of Human Resource
Management (SHRM)–the largest professional association dedicated to HR
professionals.
Select three articles published within the past three
years—specifically addressing the following:
Article 1: What HRM
is and why it is important. What main
points does the author (or authors) make in Article 1? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Article 2: HRM’s role
in organizations. What main points does
the author (or authors) make in Article 2? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Article 3: Importance
of strategic HRM. What main points does
the author (or authors) make in Article 3?
Do you agree? Why or why not?
In your 3- to 4-page submission (not counting the cover page
or the References page), be sure to provide the citation to each magazine
article. Also include the three sources in the References section.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in
the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects
of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using
sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level
analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions,
and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the
formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized, and
well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for
graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission
demonstrate that the student has read, understood and can apply the background
materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective
research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do
additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do
they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased
text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references
used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research)
been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the
paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC
(Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?
Module 2 – Case
JOB ANALYSIS;
STAFFING; EEO; DIVERSITY
Assignment Overview
Read The King Company Background and Staffing at the King
Company to review information that is needed for this Case 2 assignment.
Case Assignment
Address the following questions in a well-integrated case
assignment:
How can The King Company reduce labor costs and still save
as many jobs as possible?
How might up-to-date job analysis information aid King in
determining how to reduce labor costs?
Discuss the short-term and long-term implications of
downsizing. Be sure to also discuss
possible EEO issues that may occur in downsizing.
Bring in information from at least 4 sources from the
Trident Online Library to help strengthen and validate your discussion.
When possible, provide private-sector employer examples of
HRM programs, systems, processes, and/or procedures as you address the
assignment requirements. Provide names of the employers. Use different employer
examples in this course than what has been used previously in your other papers
and courses.
Paper length: 4-5 pages (not counting the cover and
reference pages).
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in
the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects
of the assignment? Is the assignment
addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet
minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level
analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions,
and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the
formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized and
well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for
graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission
demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background
materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective
research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do
additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do
they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased
text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references
used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research)
been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the
paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC
(Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?
Module 2 – SLP
JOB ANALYSIS;
STAFFING; EEO; DIVERSITY
Read The King Company Background to review information on
the Company.
Assignment
When business improves for The King Company, the company
plans to build a facility in Detroit, MI.
Research and explain the demographic characteristics of the Detroit
labor market. Would the company find the diversity and the skill levels needed
to build its technology component? Discuss. If not, where is the closest
location to Detroit you would recommend and why?
References:
U.S. Department of Labor (https://www.dol.gov).
U.S. Census Bureau
(http://censtats.census.gov/pub/Profiles.shtml).
Note: These are both national databases. Also check with the
state department of labor and other sources for information.
For this SLP assignment bring in at least 2 sources from the
Trident Online Library to help strengthen and validate your discussion.
Make reasonable, cost-effective assumptions in your paper,
if needed. State your assumptions in the
beginning of your discussion.
Paper length: 3 to 4 pages (not counting the cover and
reference pages).
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in
the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects
of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using
sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level
analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions,
and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the
formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized, and
well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for
graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate
that the student has read, understood and can apply the background materials
for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research,
as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional
sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in
shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased
text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references
used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research)
been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the
paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC
(Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?
Module 3 – Case
PERFORMANCE/TALENT
MANAGEMENT; CHANGE MANAGEMENT—CONSULTING—OD
Assignment Overview
Read The King Company Background and Human Resource
Development to review information on the Company.
Case Assignment
Address the following questions in a well-integrated case
assignment. Bring in information from readings and research to help strengthen
and validate your response.
As an HR consultant, design a process you would follow to
analyze what changes are needed in HRD procedures, policies, and practices to
improve the development of employees. Discuss the process you would follow and
why you selected those process steps.
Be sure to bring in what you have learned from your change
management, internal consulting, and organizational development readings.
Provide private-sector employer examples of HRM programs,
systems, processes, and/or procedures as you address the assignment requirements.
Provide names of the employers. Use different employer examples in this course
than what have been used previously in your other papers and courses.
Bring in information from at least 4 sources from the
Trident Online Library to help strengthen and validate your discussion.
Paper length: 4-5 pages (not counting the cover and
reference pages).
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in
the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects
of the assignment? Is the assignment
addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet
minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level
analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions,
and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the
formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized and
well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for
graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission
demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background
materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective
research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do
additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do
they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased
text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references
used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research)
been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the
paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC
(Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?
Module 3 – SLP
PERFORMANCE/TALENT
MANAGEMENT; CHANGE MANAGEMENT—CONSULTING—OD
It is important for HRM professionals to keep up on the HRM
field. In this SLP assignment, you will be investigating an HRM practitioner
publication, TD (Talent Development) (found in the Trident Online Library). It
is the main publication of the Association for Talent Development (ATD)—a
well-known professional association dedicated to professionals in employee
training and development.
Select three articles published in this magazine within the
past three years—specifically addressing the following:
Article 1: What is
Talent Development and how does it relate to employee job performance and the
management of employee skills? What main points does the author (or authors)
make in Article 1? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Article 2: Select an
article focusing on talent development and change management. What main points does the author (or authors)
make in the second article you selected? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Article 3: Select an
article that discusses some aspect of organizational development. What main points does the author (or authors) make in the third article you
selected? Do you agree? Why or why not?
In your 3- to 4-page submission (not counting the cover page
or the References page), be sure to provide the citation to each magazine
article. Also include the three sources in the References section.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in
the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects
of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using
sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level
analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions,
and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the
formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized, and
well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for
graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission
demonstrate that the student has read, understood and can apply the background
materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective
research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do
additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do
they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased
text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references
used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research)
been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the
paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC
(Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?
Module 4 – Case
TOTAL REWARDS;
EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS; GLOBAL HR
Assignment Overview
Read The King Company Background and Total Rewards to review
information on the Company.
Case Assignment
Address the following in a well-integrated case assignment:
Companies often have several policies on time away from
work. What are some examples of time away from work policies found in
private-sector organizations today? Provide employer names from your research.
Click on the video below to learn about “unlimited vacation”
jobs where employees could go to work whenever they feel like it.
(CBS This Morning, 2015)
As you see in the CBS video above, some employers have work
v. vacation policies. Others have one Employee Time-Off Policy. Would it be better for the King Company to
have one “time off” policy (e.g.,
allowing a set number of days missed regardless of reason) instead of
individual absenteeism, sick-days, vacation, short-term leave, long-term leave
policies, FMLA, and other policies granting time away from work? Or should they implement something similar
to the unlimited vacation time policy discussed above, or something else? Why?
Support your response with research.
Bring in information from at least four Trident Online
Library sources to help strengthen and validate your discussion.
Paper length: 4-5 pages (not counting the cover and
reference pages).
Provide private-sector employer examples of HRM programs,
systems, processes, and/or procedures as you address the assignment
requirements. Provide names of the employers. Use different employer examples
in this course than what have been used previously in your other papers and
courses.
Bring in related court case decisions to help augment your
discussion, if applicable.
Make reasonable, cost-effective assumptions in your
paper. It is not an option, however, for
you to hire additional help (temporary or otherwise). State your assumptions in the beginning of
your discussion.
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in
the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects
of the assignment? Is the assignment
addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet
minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level
analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions,
and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the
formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized and
well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for
graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission
demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background
materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective
research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do
additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do
they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased
text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references
used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research)
been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the
paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC
(Trident’s learning management
