Category: Public administration

  • Title: “Strategic Human Resource Management: The Key to a Successful and Harmonious Workplace”

    Rewrite the following paragraphs about Strategic Human Resource Management using best practices for formal writing. Also include in-text citations and quotes from readings  links attached as part of your re-write. 
    Imagine your company is like a rock band, but instead of instruments, you have people! A strategic HR plan is like the band’s setlist – it tells you who needs to be there, what role they play, and how they’ll all jam together to rock the crowd (aka, achieve your business goals).​
    First, you figure out what kind of music you want to play (growth spurt, steady rhythm?). This helps you decide how many band members you need and what kind of skills they should have. That’s where recruitment and training come in – finding the right guitarists, drummers, and maybe even a keytar player (diversity rocks!).​
    But just hiring rockstars isn’t enough. You gotta keep them happy and motivated – think backstage passes, killer merch, and maybe even a pizza party after every gig (perks, recognition, and a healthy work environment). And let’s face it, even the best bands have occasional off-key moments. That’s where conflict resolution comes in – helping everyone get back in tune and avoid any band breakups (drama!).​
    Finally, you gotta track how well your music is going over with the audience (performance reviews). Are you selling out stadiums or just playing to your grandma in the garage? This feedback helps you adjust your setlist, maybe add a new song or two (new initiatives), and keep the crowd rocking long into the future.​
    So there you have it – a strategic HR plan in a nutshell! It’s all about having the right people, keeping them happy, and working together to make your company’s music a chart-topping hit!
    Links:
    1. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09585192.2017.1407088
    2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350154511_Managing_a_Diverse_Workforce

  • “The Real-World Impact of Global Political Economy: A Look at the Relationship between International Trade and National Security” Introduction: Global Political Economy (GPE) is a field that examines the interplay between politics, economics, and security at the

    linking the theoretical and institutional aspects of GPE with the real world.
    I expected to write one short blog post on a recent news story of his/her choice related to the relationship between international economics, politics and security. The blog should summarize the issue, provide relevant background information, and explain its broader relevance in the context of the course.