INSTRUCTIONS:
PLEASE
do not copy or quote anything.
Sources are just that, a reference. Once you locate the
information, read and interpret the data. What does it mean to you?
Type your own thoughts and own words. Then, include
in-text citations to support your ideas.
This
is not a research paper.
FORMAT:
Do not
include the original question, only the question number.
Each
response should be written in complete
sentences,
double-spaced and spell-checked. Use 12-point Times New Roman font
with 1-inch margins on all sides. Include page numbers according to
APA formatting guidelines.
In
addition, you will want to include citations in APA format at
the end of each answer.
Include a minimum of 3 references for each answer.
Question 1:
A)
Discuss the evolution of the HR role from administrative to
strategic.
What
internal and external factors were involved in this transition?
Rank
and discuss the top three skills needed by HR professionals to be
effective as strategic business partners. Provide your rationale
with supporting evidence.
B)
Reflect on the HR function in your current organization or an
organization you have worked for in the past.
Evaluate
the HR role in the organization and discuss the alignment between HR
priorities and the organizational strategy (do not name the
organization).
Did
you see evidence of a strategic focus? Support your position with
specific examples.
Question
3:
A)
Discuss how an organization’s diversity strategy can support the
business strategy. Provide at least three specific examples and
explain why and how they support organizational success.
B)
Consider the organization you work for or one you have worked for in
the past and evaluate the diversity program. How was it effective
and how did it support the strategic goals of the organization? If it
was not effective, explain what factors made it ineffective.
Question
5:
Consider
the difference between the concepts of diversity and
multiculturalism. How would you determine the difference between an
organization focused on compliance versus one that promoted
multiculturalism? What evidence would you be looking for and why?
Discuss at least four ideas.
Question
9:
A)
Why is retention such a major focus for human resource managers? How
does focusing on retention add strategic value to the organization?
B)
How would you go about developing an employee retention program for
your organization?
Be
specific in terms of what steps
you would you take.
What
might be your biggest challenge and why?
What
type of metrics would you need to obtain? Discuss at least two. Why
did you select these metrics?
References that can be used
READINGS BEYOND THE TEXT
Required readings:
Adhyatmika, Kynam, Tantia (2011) on Driving Employee Motivation through Compensation and Benefits Retrieved from: http://www.slideshare.net/tantia90/compensation-benefit-presentation-final (Short graphic slide presentation about compensation and benefits)
Lumen Learning (n.d). Motivating Employees Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/principlesmanagement/chapter/chapter-14-motivating-employees/
Lumen Learning (n.d). Compensation Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-business/chapter/compensation/
Rice University (n.d). Employee Compensation and Benefits Retrieved from https://opentextbc.ca/businessopenstax/chapter/employee-compensation-and-benefits/
Lumen Learning (n.d). Employee Compensation Incentive and Benefits Strategies Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-principlesmanagement/chapter/employee-compensation-incentive-and-benefits-strategies/
Recommended readings:
Singh (2011) Managing Employee Compensation and Benefits. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ADpXq4iQ-U (Short Webcast)
The Best Ways to Reward Employees (n.d). Retrieved from http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/75340 (A short article on how to reward employees
Whitehurst (2018). Why aren’t we more invested in our work?
Juneja (n.d). Purpose of a Job Analysis
Juneja (n.d). Job Analysis Process
Juneja (n.d). Job Design
Juneja (n.d). Employee Retention
Juneja (n.d). Importance of Employee Retention
Juneja (n.d). Total Rewards Management
Juneja (n.d). Motivation and Rewards
Juneja (n.d). Job Analysis Methods
Juneja (n.d). Issues in Job Design
Juneja (n.d). Approaches to Job Design
Juneja (n.d). Factors affecting Job Design
Gendelman (2016). 11 Employee Perks
Taylor (2019). Millennial Job Search
Heathfield (2019). How to Retain your Best Employees
Juneja (n.d). Employee Retention Strategies
Juneja (n.d). Role of Motivation in Employee Retention
Juneja (n.d). Employee Engagement and Employee Retention
Juneja (n.d). Leadership: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
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