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
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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.
