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 system) on or before the module’s due date?
Module 4 – SLP
TOTAL REWARDS; EMPLOYEE
& LABOR RELATIONS; GLOBAL HR
Click both The King Company Background and Employee
Relations to review information on the Company.
Also read The Correct Way to Terminate an Employee.
Assignment
Address the following issues in a well-integrated assignment. Bring in information from readings and
research to help strengthen and validate your writing.
What should have taken place before the decision was made to
terminate Lyle Jones (email 5)? What
should be done now regarding Lyle’s termination?
Concerning Tonia Putt’s termination (email 9) what should be
done now?
Bring in information from at least 2 Trident Online 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
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.
Paper length: 3-4 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?
