Human Resource Class

Question 1

1. Compare and contrast the two management development techniques that require trainees to work in groups: action learning and management games.

   Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2

1. Discuss the job dimensions that can be measured by the graphic-rating scale method of performance appraisal. Identify the problems that are associated with graphic-rating scales.

   Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 1

1. Describe the characteristics of an effective mentor, and discuss how a mentoring program may help improve a firm’s retention rates.

   Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2

1. Explain the point method of job evaluation and why it is problematic for firms concerning comparable worth.

   Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3

1. Discuss compensation options available to employers when transferring an employee from a low cost-of-living area to a high cost-of-living area.

   Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 4

1. Discuss and provide examples of the two primary ways direct financial payments are made to employees. Compare compensation for managers and professionals with compensation for clerical or production workers.

   Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Human Resource Management Methods

Unit IV Case Study Video: Training (Wilson Learning)

Instructions: Read the video case in your textbook, titled Training (Wilson Learning),

” then watch the corresponding video in the Unit Study Guide

. Answer four of the Discussion Questions on page 251. Be sure to restate each question in your own words before answering in essay format.

Your total assignment response must be at least 400 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must

have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.

Unit VII Case Study

Video Case: Union-Management Relations (UPS)

Instructions: Read the video case in your textbook, titled “Union-Management Relations (UPS),” then watch the corresponding video in the Unit Study Guide.

Answer Discussion Questions 15-13 and 15-16 on page 483. Be sure to restate each question in your own words before answering in essay format.

Your total assignment response must be at least 400 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.