COURSE DESCRIPTION
Analyzes the processes by which the human resource is managed in light of its strategic importance. Examines the relationships between the traditional human resource functions and the various business functions so that efficiency and effectiveness are balanced and optimized. These processes and relationships are reviewed in light of both the domestic and global environments now and in the future.

Select a publicly traded company to research and evaluate its Human Resource (HR) and business strategy, HR department job positions, and ways it markets its company regarding human capital. Some company Websites that provide this information are listed below:
? Marriott: http://www.arubamarriottcareers.com/JobDescriptions.html
? Allstate: http://www.jigsaw.com/id209321_d40/allstate_insurance_human_resources_business_contacts.xhtml
? State Farm: http://www.statefarm.com/about/retirees/news_articles/hr_serv_assist.asp
? Ford Motor Company: http://corporate.ford.com/careers/career-paths/human-resources?&ccode=US
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
2. Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
3. Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.
4. Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
5. Propose three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.

1. Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.

Did not submit or incompletely proposed how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
Partially proposed how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
Satisfactorily proposed how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
Thoroughly proposed how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
2. Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.

Did not submit or incompletely described the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Partially described the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Satisfactorily described the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Thoroughly described the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
3. Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.

Did not submit or incompletely determined which HR job positions you would prefer and did not submit or incompletely explained why.
Partially determined which HR job positions you would prefer and partially explained why.
Satisfactorily determined which HR job positions you would prefer and satisfactorily explained why.
Thoroughly determined which HR job positions you would prefer and thoroughly explained why.
4. Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.

Did not submit or incompletely analyzed how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
Partially analyzed how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
Satisfactorily analyzed how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
Thoroughly analyzed how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
5. Propose three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.

Did not submit or incompletely proposed three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.
Partially proposed three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.
Satisfactorily proposed three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.
Thoroughly proposed three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.

Go to YouTube, located at http://www.youtube.com/, and search for an episode of “UnderCover Boss”. Imagine you are the CEO of the company in the selected episode.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Compare two (2) job positions from the episode and perform a job analysis of each position.
2. Describe your method of collecting the information for the job analysis (i.e., one-on-one, interview, survey, etc.).
3. Create a job description from the job analysis.
4. Justify your belief that the job analysis and job description are in compliance with state and federal regulations.

? Formulate HRM strategies and policies to recruit, select, place, and retain the most efficient and effective workforce.
? Develop effective talent management strategies to recruit and select employees.
? Design processes to manage employee performance, retention, and separation.
? Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic human resource development.
? Write clearly and concisely about strategic human resource development using proper writing mechanics.

Imagine that you are an office manager and you have been tasked with the job of coordinating and heading the dismissal meeting for an employee layoff.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1. Propose three (3) ways that a manager can cope with any negative emotions that may accompany an employee layoff.
2. Describe a step-by-step process of conducting the dismissal meeting.
3. Determine the compensation that the fictitious company may provide to the separated employee.
4. Using Microsoft Word or an equivalent such as OpenOffice, create a chart that depicts the timeline of the disbursement of the compensation.
5. Predict three (3) ways that this layoff may affect the company.
6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not

Imagine that you are a member of the HR department of a small retail company and upper management has asked you to create a new employee customer service training class for all new employees.
Write a six to seven (6-7) pages paper in which you:
1. Justify the use of a needs assessment of your company’s proposed employee customer service training, stressing five (5) ways in which such an assessment would expose any existing performance deficiencies.
2. Develop a customer service training implementation plan and determine the method of training (i.e., presentation, discussion, case study, discovery, role play, simulation, modeling, or on-the-job training).
3. Justify why you selected the training method that you did.
4. Propose two (2) ways to motivate an employee who has no interest in attending a training class.
5. Develop a survey to collect feedback from the employees who attend the training.
6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

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