Category: Human Resources

What to Expect in This Project
In this project you will create the following job hiring materials for two different careers, in two different health science pathways:
A checklist of at least 10 items that can be used to identify qualified candidates based on a portfolio or other application documents.
A series of 5 interview questions that can be used to assess candidates’ technical and transferable skills; These questions should include some explanation to help identify qualified candidates based on their response.
A job advertisement for a website to attract quality medical professionals to Maple View.
Links: https://learning.k12.com/d2l/le/content/2142984/viewContent/327335956/View
https://learning.k12.com/d2l/le/content/2142984/viewContent/327335957/View
https://learning.k12.com/d2l/le/content/2142984/viewContent/327335958/View
Rubric:
Graded Assignment Rubric
Overall Project
Total Possible Score: 40 points
Review the rubrics to understand how your project will be graded.
Subject Knowledge
Possible Score: 20 points
Level
Exemplary
Proficient
Emerging
Unsatisfactory
Score
20 points
15 points
10 points
0 points
Scoring notes
· Final project:
o Demonstrates solid understanding of the learning objectives and the research.
o Clearly answers the main question.
o Includes strong details and complete citations
o Goes above and beyond the project requirements.
· Resources are relevant, accurate, reliable.
· There is a good variety in resources, beyond the project requirements.
· Final project:
o Demonstrates understanding of the learning objectives and the research.
o Answers the main question.
o Includes details and citations.
· Resources are relevant and reliable.
· There is an adequate research effort.
· Final project:
o Demonstrates incomplete understanding of the learning objectives and the research.
o Answers the main question incompletely or inaccurately.
o Lacks details or citations.
· Resources are adequate.
· There is minimal research effort.
· Final project:
o Does not demonstrate understanding of the learning objectives and the research.
o Does not answer the main question.
· Resources are irrelevant, inaccurate, and/or unreliable.
· There is little to no research effort.
Format and Structure
Possible Score: 20 points
Level
Exemplary
Proficient
Emerging
Unsatisfactory
Score
20 points
15 points
10 points
0 points
Scoring notes
· Final project:
o Is well-organized.
o Includes all required project elements.
o Uses appropriate and appealing media.
· The tone is appropriate.
· Words are consistently used correctly.
· Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are accurate.
· Sentences are complete and correct.
· Final project:
o Is organized.
o Includes most required project elements.
o Uses appropriate media.
· The tone is mostly appropriate.
· Words are mostly used correctly.
· Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are mostly accurate.
· Most sentences are complete and correct.
· Final project:
o Is somewhat organized.
o Includes some required project elements.
o Uses unclear or irrelevant media.
· The tone is somewhat appropriate.
· Words are sometimes used correctly.
· Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are often inconsistent.
· Sentences are mostly incomplete or incorrect.
· Final project:
o Is disorganized.
o Is missing most project elements.
o Uses inappropriate media or does not use media.
· The tone is inappropriate
· Words are rarely used correctly.
· Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are mostly inconsistent.
· Sentences are incomplete or incorrect.

Introduction
Jack has landed several large accounts, and you have been assigned to manage and 
conduct training for a new company. Expatriates will be sent to one of the following 
countries for global expansion:
Germany
Japan
France
Before you can execute the project, you must develop a strategic talent investment 
analysis because the company wants to get the competitive edge by launching a new product 
that will sustain the organization during an economic downturn. Identify a country for the 
project and research a company that manufactures paper products. You are required to
present a strategic talent analysis report before the formation of this department.
Tasks
Evaluate how HRD programs will prepare the new manager to take over the 
department and align with the organization’s vision and strategic plan.
Analyze the HC BRidge Framework to assess how “impact” factors into the strategic 
business plan (see chart—included in project.
Analyze the HC BRidge Framework to assess how “effectiveness” factors into the 
strategic business plan (see chart—included in project).
Analyze the HC BRidge Framework to assess how “efficiency” factors into the strategic business plan (see chart—included in project).
Evaluate an article on HR strategies or HRD programs in an economic downturn or 
recession.
Evaluate how you will measure the ROI of each new manager.
The HC BRidge Framework—A Metal Model
(The Human Capital—Boudreau and Ramstad Framework a Meta Model)

Assignment 1: Essay Exam 
Each response should be written in complete sentences, double-spaced and spell-checked. 
In addition, you will want to include proper in-text citations and references.  Include a minimum of 3 references for each question at the end of each answer.  You must use class materials from weeks 1 – 3 to support your answers. 

Discuss the different types of social media sites that HR professionals can use as recruitment tools. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using these sites? Make a case for the social media site you believe to be most effective to recruit quality candidates. Be sure to include an expert’s ideas (with proper citations) to support your argument. Be sure to cite and reference at least 2 sources you rely on for the response, including the social media sites you discuss. 
What are some strategies that can be used to support retention? How would this be different for different groups (consider culture, age, level, etc.) Be sure to include an expert’s ideas (with proper citations) to support your argument. Be sure to cite and reference at least 2 sources you rely on for the response, including the social media sites you discuss.

Reflection:
Our stated Course Outcomes are listed below. Do you believe you have achieved the Course Outcomes? Is there one assignment or reading that has contributed most to your learning? Is there one question or area of interest you would like to have seen explored more?
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand and apply human resource principles, practices, and tools to inform and guide HR initiatives in alignment with HR and organizational strategies.
Demonstrate an understanding of how the human resource function interacts with other functions within the organization to achieve strategic goals
Understand, interpret, and apply criteria and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs to support organizational effectiveness
Understand the major functional areas of HR and recommend HR solutions or initiatives to address dynamic customer and stakeholder needs.
Understand and demonstrate how to apply HR principles in a global context through communication and ethical workplace practices that promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.

Assignment 3: Final Case Study 
This assignment will be due at the end of week 7. 
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the entire case study carefully and then respond to all questions 
Develop each answer to the fullest extent possible, including citations from class resources in weeks 1 – 7, where applicable, to support your arguments.
Submit your assignment as a separate MS Word document in your assignments folder. Do include the questions and  your answers into the case study document.
All citations should be referenced and all references should be cited. 

Assignment 2: Essay Exam
This assignment will be due week 5. 
Each response should be written in complete sentences, double-spaced and spell-checked.
In addition, you will want to include in-text citations and references. Include a minimum of 3 references for each question at the end of each answer.  You must use class materials from weeks 1 – 5 to support your answers. 

Part A: Safety and Security in the Workplace
Discuss some of the common safety and security concerns in today’s workplace. What are some important laws that may help organizations reduce risk? What are some strategies HR managers can develop to mitigate some of these issues? Use the resources provided to support your ideas.
Part B: Employee and Labor Relations
Outline what legal and statutory protections are in place today to prevent worker abuse. What additional protections are needed? What industries or jobs do you think could become the next fertile area for union organizing attempts?

At least nine scholarly sources and six outside references are required (anonymous authors or web pages are unacceptable). These should be listed on the last page titled References.
The paper’s content length is 18–24 pages (guideline), not including the title page, appendices, and references
Rubric:
– The paper includes detailed descriptions of all the following items for the company: Mission, Values, Vision; Internal Company Environment, Competitive Analysis, SWOT, and Strategy.
– The paper includes detailed descriptions of all the following items: HRM Role, HRM C-Suite Rationale, Workplace Cultural Theory and Method, HR Metrics, and Stakeholder Value Chart.
– The paper includes detailed descriptions of all the following items: Core Competencies, KSAs; Job Analysis; Recruitment; Diversity; and Selection Method.
-The paper includes detailed descriptions of all the following items: Meet, Lead, or Lag?, Equity Strategy, Wage Incentives Method, Linkage to Performance Management, and Benefits: Other Rewards.
-The paper includes detailed descriptions of all the following items: Needs Assessment, Training Need/Method, Training Budget/Finance, and Employment Development/Talent Management.
-The paper includes detailed descriptions of all the following items: Performance Appraisal method, Feedback Methods, Policies on Performance Improvement, Discipline, or Termination, and Linkage to T&D, Total Rewards, Talent Management, and HRIS.
-The paper is well organized, contains correct spelling and grammar, has properly formatted references in APA, and includes an overall impact.
-The paper includes clear evidence the student integrates professional HR competencies and uses practical HR management applications to ensure human resources are available, capable and effective.
– Excellent: The paper includes clear evidence the student employees strategic leadership, HR management, and decision making to add value to the company.
-The paper includes clear evidence the student assesses the culture and workplace environment of the company to make HR decisions that align with and help achieve the company’s strategic goals.

The CEO, Joan Jackson, calls to discuss Venus Widget’s commitment to diversity in domestic and upcoming global operations. She wants your help preparing so that recruitment, onboarding, and compensation/benefits for new employees from a variety of locations is handled legally and ethically. She is asking for a detailed outline of an Organizational Diversity Plan for Venus Widgets. 
This week the CEO wants you to construct a diversity plan for the organization.
For your project, please include the following:
What does having employees from different cultural backgrounds and value systems mean for the company?
What would be the benefits of diversity for this company?
What possible hurdles may be encountered with the inclusion of new, culturally different, employees?
What will you do to ensure that the new work teams are able to work together effectively, while being inclusive and respecting each other’s differences?
Be specific, giving examples of different cultural backgrounds and value systems.
Your paper should be a minimum of 3 pages, using proper APA formatting and including at least 3 credible sources cited in your paper through in-text citations. Include an APA formatted title page and reference page. Your paper should also be free of grammatical errors.
No more than 3 sources please