Why is it important for HR management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to a more strategic contributor?
Write a 2-3 page essay identifying the critical components (most important programs) of a Talent Management Program and provide a detailed rationale of why companies invest millions of dollars in Talent Management Programs (e.g. learning and development programs, performance management, succession planning, mentoring, etc).
In your initial post, answer the following questions:
What are the differences between a Scanlon Plan and a Rucker Plan? Which do you think would be more beneficial to employees? In general, do you think gainsharing plans are a good idea? Does your answer depend on whether or not a union is present?
Many companies establish and post a code of conduct. “Labor Relations Application: Human Rights for Reebok’s Production Workers” shows example from Reebok. With promises such as fair wages and benefits, no discrimination, freedom of association, the right to collectively bargain, etc., do you think there is still a need for union representation in such a facility? Why or why not?
Create a chart to compare and contrast the major legislative influences on the labor relations process. Your chart must contain at least five major legislative acts and how they affect management and unions. Columns should include the law, coverage, major provisions, and federal agencies.
Part Two
Find a recent Supreme Court or U.S. Court of Appeals decision concerning a labor law issue. Summarize the case. Findlaw Legal Information Center is a good commercial site for researching case law. You can also use the CSU library, LexisNexis, or Westlaw, for example.
Determine two or more advantages and disadvantages of using traditional predictors (e.g., resume-bio presentations, interviews, reference checks, etc.) versus substantive assessment methods (e.g., personality tests, cognitive tests, integrity tests, etc.) when selecting new employees.
Due Thursday
Respond to one or more of the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
**Classmate Responses Attached***
Word Counts:
175- reply to post
125 Per reply (2 replies) = 250
Imagine you work at a company and it is time for an employee named Jim’s annual review. While he was a model employee the first nine months of the year, recently Jim has been coming in late. It has not been just a few minutes each day, either. It is starting to cause problems in the production line. In this assignment, write a summary of how you would approach your conversation with Jim. How will you address his recent performance issues while still praising him for his previous nine months of good work? Your goal is to balance negative and positive feedback so that Jim will leave motivated to do his best. This assignment should focus on your goals for the conversation and which employee relations approaches you will use to address the situation.
Write a 5–7 paragraph paper in which you:
· Explain how you will address Jim’s recent performance issues.
· Suggest both constructive and positive feedback designed so that Jim will leave motivated to do his best.
· Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.
o Include at least one reference to support your paper.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Recommend a plan for addressing performance issues in an annual review that includes motivational feedback.
