Reflective Paper
The primary function of
human resource management is to increase the effectiveness and contribution of
employees in the attainment of organizational goals and objectives. Consider
all the areas of HRM that have been discussed in class:
·
EEO
and Affirmative Action,
·
Human
resources planning, recruitment, and selection,
·
Human
resources development,
·
Compensation
and benefits,
·
Safety
and Health, and
·
Employee
and labor relations.
Submit a Reflective
Paper in which you explain how these aspects work together to perform that
primary function. Are any aspects more important than the others? Why or why
not? How do you believe the HRM role can be optimized for shaping
organizational and employee behavior?
The Reflective Paper
must: (a) identify the main issues in the chosen area, (b) demonstrate new
learning that has occurred, (c) include class activities or incidents that
facilitated learning and understanding, (d) identify specific current and/or
future applications and relevance to your workplace, and (e) reflect the
potential impact to your future career plans or even in your personal life at
home. The emphasis of the Reflective Paper should be on parts ‘d’ and ‘e,’ and
on the application of new learning. Explore, in depth, the benefits of
the new learning and understanding that has taken place.
Writing the Reflective Paper
The Reflective Paper:
·
Must
be seven to eight double-spaced pages in length, excluding the cover page and
reference page, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in theAshford Writing Center.?(Links to an external site.)Links
to an external site.
·
Must
include a title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Student’s name
o Course number and name
o Instructor’s name
o Date submitted
·
Must
begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
·
Must
address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
·
Must
end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
·
Must
use at least five scholarly sources, in addition to the text.
·
Must
document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
·
Must
include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA
style as outlined in your approved style guide and has at least five references
in addition to the text.
