Essay

According to various scholars, it has been identified that compensation plays a role in affecting the behaviors of employees. The impact can be either positive or negative. Contributing factors can range from the employer, the employee, the goals/objectives, perceptions, attributions, and behaviors. Each plays a role in determining the outcome.

For this assignment, you will identify and address the pros and cons of compensation and its effect on employee behaviors, and you will then address the questions below. 

  • What motivates employees?
  • Does compensation motivate behavior? 
  • What are some elements of motivation?
  • Can compensation attract and retain employees?
  • What behaviors should compensation reinforce?

Your essay should be at least two pages in length, including an introduction, a body of supported material, and a conclusion. The title page and references page do not count toward meeting the minimum page requirement. A minimum of three scholarly references is required for this assignment. 

Homework Question

 This course presented a number of different communication theories and applications that can be used in the workplace for individual or collaborative communication. For your final discussion of the course, assume the role of a manager and draft your personal communication philosophy you will use in your new position. Employees always want to know the type of person they will be working with, especially how open and receptive that person can be.

In your post, present information you want your staff to know about your communication style and preferences. 

Discussion post

The following is the question and study material is attached!

Reflection and Discussion Forum  

Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.

 

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

1. How would a manager use the progressive disciplinary action approach? How would the use of this approach prevent employees from being surprised if they are terminated?

2. Why are discipline and disciplinary action essential at any organization? What methods do firms use to ensure a disciplined workforce?

[Your initial post should be at least 500+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

Human Resource

Think about how human resources are handled at the company you work for, or one you have worked for in the past. In the discussion thread, comment on the following questions:

  1. What steps of the human resources cycle does the company handle well? Why?
  2. What steps of the human resources cycle are handled poorly? Why?
  3. How is culture impacted by the Human Resources department

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This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. 

What processes should leaders utilize to set performance targets? Provide examples of some top level performance targets for the industry that you choose for this Discussion Board assignment 

Questions (4) each question must have 200 words

1)Address the role of unions in wage and salary policies and practices.
 Your response must be a minimum of 200 words in length.

2) Explain alternative rewards systems for unions and their purpose.
   Your response must be a minimum of 200 words in length.

3)Summarize and explain the influence that three of the following laws or regulations play in special group compensations:

  • Davis Bacon Act of 1931
  • Walsh-Healey Act of 1936
  • Equal Pay Act of 1963
  • Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
  • Your response must be a minimum of 200 words in length.

4)Address how Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) plays a role in executive benefits.
Your response must be a minimum of 200 words in length.

Unit 6 Journal ldrsh

 Instructions

Reflect on leaders in your own life (either personally or professionally).  Describe one leader who you feel was able to guide diverse teams effectively.  What qualities did this leader possess, and what explicitly did you learn from  this individual? 

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are  necessary. 

Case Study

Answers all questions, 7 in total, attached in a complete essay with a 3-page with 3 references in APA format. 

Your paper must be double spaced, in 12 points and include a cover page and page numbers. 

The case study can be found in Harvard Business Publishing.