Category: Human Resource Management

FINAL – STRATEGIC HR PLAN – GUIDELINES:
A Strategic HR Plan helps organizations to align human resources to corporate strategy. It is an essential planning document built upon the corporate mission, vision, values and goals established in the strategic business plan.
A Strategic HR Plan provides information on how the HR function will support the goals and strategies of the organization, while also ensuring that HR planning and practices are consistent.
The ideal Strategic HR Plan outlines how the gaps between present and future capabilities will be addressed, enabling businesses to effectively pursue their company goals.
Considering what you have learned in the learning modules, and as we progress through the course, you will develop your comprehensive Strategic HR plan to present to the executives of your organization. The process for developing a Strategic HR Plan begins by identifying where your organization is now. Then formulate a clear picture of your company’s future along with ways to get there.
Student should write a well-researched paper, approximately 6-8 pages and double-spaced (not counting a title page, table of contents, references or appendices).
The paper must contain the following elements:
a. Title Page (or letter of transmittal if a memorandum format is used)
b. Table of Contents (unless a memorandum format is used).
c. Introduction
d. Problem Statement (5-8 sentence paragraph that clearly defines the problem and why it needs to be researched).
e. Review of current practices (background of literature) in the area
f. Strategic plan for change or creation of the anticipated change (use examples of where this approach has been successful in other organizations if pertinent).
g. Strategic approach for implementation of the change(s)
h. Final recommendations and possible outcomes (best and worst case scenarios)
i. Summary/Conclusions
j. References section
k. Appendix (if tables or charts or necessary)

In the the requested report, that is partly reflective, you are requested to consider how Line Managers and aspiring executives collaborate with HRM personnel to bring about some of the developments. Arguments must be made for the most appropriate practices AND suggestions should be made about how collaboration between HRM and other functions can pave the way for them to be adopted. I have to choose two areas of HRM from the table below, and make “2 essay in 1”. 
• Designing Engaging Work Opportunities
• Building Flexible Organisations
• Finding People Who Might Fit the Job and Organisation
• Selecting People Who Will Fit the Job and Organisation
• Optimising People & Organisation Performance
• Developing People
• Encouraging & Rewarding People 
• Developing Organisations & their Culture
Tasks:
I. a brief description of the HRM topics, including accepted theoretical concepts and relevant practices as detailed in the textbook (additional sources are also welcome)​300 + 300 words​
II. an explanation of relevant emerging practices that have been suggested and reviewed during the Module​​​​​​​​​300 + 300 words​[Source: Module materials including TED Talks and journal articles]
(Is this an industry specific or a pan-HRM issue? In what ways is the emerging practice at odds with more traditional theory and concepts found in the textbook? Are there any notable ethical concerns that should be considered in relation to the emerging practice?)
III. reflection on how YOU might contribute to, and encourage, collaboration betweenHRM and another organisation function such as Finance.
(What is driving the perceived need for collaboration? To what extent is collaboration necessary to bring about the suggested changes? What would YOU do in your future workplace to contribute to, and encourage, collaboration?)
250 + 250 words​ [Source: personal observations, informants, web pages, HR related professional weeklies, monthlies, and academic journals]
IV. conclusions about the perceived value of the proposed collaborations, including the benefits that may accrue from them and how any collaboration may be developedfurther in the future
100+ 100 words
The required reference list should contain a minimum of 15 items:
· Textbook
· Articles from HR related professional weeklies, monthlies
· HR related academic journal articles
· TED Talks (youtube)  and other video material 
The total length of the paper should be 1800-2000 words. The Word count should be calculated without the cover page, table of contents, Introduction to organization and references. The required reference list should contain:
· Textbook
· Articles from HR related professional weeklies, monthlies
· HR related academic journal articles
· TED Talks and other video materials
The pdf of the textbook available here: http://lib.ysu.am/disciplines_bk/396cc355b0872e10dce44096b55c53be.pdf

For the Week 8 Assignment, you are tasked with drafting a research paper of at least five (5) full pages of content for an organization of at least 1,000 employees. The topic for this assignment is effective performance appraisal methods. For this assignment, you are the corporate HR compensation manager. As such, you oversee job evaluation and classification, performance measurement, and compensation. For purposes of your research, you may choose from three different industries:
Manufacturer of Kitchen Appliances
Fast Food Franchise – Deli Sandwiches
Information Technology – HR Software
Based on the industry selected, consider three or more job categories most commonly employed at your organization. Based on these job categories, which performance appraisal methodology would be appropriate, in your opinion, for each job category identified and why? Whatever you decide, you must explain your choice(s) by job category and justify your answer(s). Your choices are:
Traditional Methods of Performance Appraisal
Critical incident Method
Forced Choice or Ranking Method
Free Form Essay Method
Graphic Rating Scales
Paired Comparison Method
Modern Methods of Performance Appraisal
360-Degree Feedback
Assessment Centers
Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS)
Management by Objectives (MBO)
Self-Evaluation
To be successful, students are required to research and evaluate each of the typical performance appraisal methods listed above. Bear in mind that there is “no one size fits all” performance appraisal method for an organization. Performance appraisal methods used by organizations depend on the industry, the internal classification of the jobs, and the use of performance measurement systems in determining one’s level of productivity and, in turn, level of compensation. Thus, one’s eligibility for recognition and financial reward(s) depends largely on the performance measurement process selected by an organization. This is because an organization hires employees in a variety of job categories, some of which are hourly, while others fall into technical, professional, or management jobs. As such, performance appraisal methods will vary in order to capture the most realistic performance appraisal elements that would apply for a given position.
Helpful Tips:
You must support your ideas, arguments, and opinions with independent research, and include at least five (5) supporting references or sources (Note: do not use dictionaries, encyclopedias, Wikipedia, unknown, undated, or anonymous sources, such as brief articles from websites or URLs). In addition, due to the dynamic nature of HRM, your references must be drawn from peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last five (5) years. Significant points will be deducted from assignments that fail to follow these guidelines.
Your grade will be based upon:
Ability to follow instructions
Depth, scope, and applicability of the research that you conduct.
Critical thought and analysis.
APA format (APA, 7th Edition).
Professionalism.

Onboarding Assignment (Job Descriiption)
You are the hiring manager at a major home improvement retailer, Home Improvement Center, and need to fill a position for an exempt-status night shift supervisor. The applicants should have retail business experience, preferably in housewares, and at least some supervisory experience. You are looking for someone to fill third shift from 10 P.M.-6 A.M. There may be heavy lifting involved. Your company offers the industry standard for salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Write a comprehensive job descriiption for this position that will help you prepare for the interview process and address any questions you might receive from applicants. Be sure to apply the guidelines for writing job descriiptions you learned in your readings. You are also encouraged to conduct your own outside research on a major home improvement center and O*Net to help you complete this activity.
To successfully complete the assignment, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
Write a comprehensive job descriiption using the information provided.
Apply the guidelines for writing job descriiptions, as presented in your reading assignments this week.
Conduct your own outside research to help you create a more realistic job descriiption.
Include a reference page to give credit to your sources.
Tips for Project Success
Make sure that you include all basic categories for the job descriiption. Research for the industry will be required. Your job descriiption needs to be realistic! Please note this is NOT a job advertisement. Cite and reference sources at the end of the document.
Instructions:
This job descriiption should not exceed 3 pages in length including the reference page. (Format: 12 point, single space, Times New Roman font).
Consult the posted rubric for more details.