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Purpose of Assignment 

The purpose of this assignment is to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their personal leadership styles at the beginning of the class, as a basis for class learning. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Mastering Leadership Self-Assessment

Take the Mastering Leadership Self-Assessment. 

Create a 1,400-word analysis based on the assessment, text, video, and any other information you wish including: 

• Explain how you view      your strengths and weaknesses, along with a development plan to address      both.
• Be specific, and explain      your rationale based on the text and video, with cited evidence. 

You will use this assignment as a reference for the assignments in Weeks 2-6. You will be required to take the Mastering Leadership Self-Assessment listed in the Resources.

Individual PowerPoint Presentation 2 Due, Sunday, July 12 by midnight. Work will be accepted for this assignment until Sunday, July 19. After that date, no work will be accepted.

.Each student is to prepare a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 7 slides including the cover slide and the reference slide. Every slide needs to include 75 words in the Notes section. 

Please, ensure that your name is on the cover slide. You must use at least one reference, in addition to your book. You need to use in-text citations. Your in-text citation and your reference (on your reference slide) must be in APA format.

Please, ensure every group member’s name is on the cover slide. You must use at least one reference, in addition to your book. You need to use in-text citations. Your in-text citation and your reference (on your reference slide) must be in APA format.

Topic for PowerPoint Presentation

Thoroughly discuss the pro’s and Con’s of internal and external recruiting.

The secret to Wal-Mart’s success has long been attributed to its strong culture. Wal-Mart employees are referred to as “Walmartians” which is a sign of a unique culture shared by them. This culture is responsible for a company of this magnitude to be able to sustain its entrepreneurial spirit decade after decade.

In early days, Wal-Mart achieved remarkable growth rates and was the first trillion-dollar company in the world. With amazing success came criticism. Wal-Mart once held the record for being sued the maximum number of times. Its practices and culture were held responsible for killing small local retailers. It was also criticized for gender-based discrimination, it’s overtime policies, and using sweatshop products.

Go to Walmart’s Website and review the employment benefits it offers, located at http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7750.aspx.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Explain how viable employee relations’ practices have contributed to Wal-Mart’s success as an employer.
2. Speculate on the contribution that employee benefits have in relation to the success of Wal-Mart’s employment practices.
3. Predict the major effects that the organizational culture and the use of performance criteria could have on the establishment of a union.
4. Speculate on why you believe Wal-Mart has not been effectively unionized over the years. Provide a rationale for your response.
5. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Summarize the differences between employee relations and labor relations.
• Examine the relationship between management and unions.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in employee and labor relations.
• Write clearly and concisely about employee and labor relations using proper writing mechanics.

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answer questions 

To open the new warehouse, management staff will be transferred from the company’s current locations. They will also have to hire approximately 500 warehouse personnel and a logistics manager. South Korea is proving to be a very competitive environment for online retailers. The human resources (HR) staff must develop a workforce plan that can create a competitive advantage for Sahara Oasis. All functional areas of HR will be involved in making this expansion a success. As the human resources director for Sahara Oasis, you will be held responsible for planning, managing, and presenting information to the vice president (VP) of HR and the board of directors for the organization.

• What role will the different functions within human resources play in the opening of this new facility?
• How will each function aid in creating a competitive advantage for Sahara Oasis? Address each of the functions of HR including: staffing, training and development, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.
• How will the organizational structure and culture adapt to the changes that would result from globalization (how would you empower teams, resolve conflicts, and motivate employees to support the changes from this workforce plan)?

Provide a reference list at the end of your primary task response of at least 5 articles, and include in-text citations for the articles in APA format.

 identifies two theories of how to view health care. Neither of these theories are presented by the authors as an either/or choice, but will help you see the fundamental debate about health care is present even within the field of economics. Look at the Issue, Theory X, and Theory Y, and discuss the theory you support, or if you support neither theory, or if you support some combination of both theories. 

 FOR supporting points: The NLRB acted properly, protecting employees in Washington state from unfair competition with workers in North Carolina. 

i need ppt 8 sildes with overview, summary

Exercise II: Frequently Raised Questions from Applicants for Services

Applicants will often have many questions about the agency, the process, the helper, and costs. The beginning of the intake interview is a time for client queries. Read the following agency description and answer the questions that follow.

Midtown Rehabilitation Center

Purpose and Services: Midtown Rehabilitation Center, an inner-city aftercare program for recovering alcoholics, is operated by Alcohol Services of the Midwest. Established in 1974, the center assists highly motivated alcoholics who have made a commitment to remain sober and develop an improved lifestyle. Services include evaluation of medical, social, emotional, and vocational needs; supervised and supportive residential aftercare; group and individual counseling; recreational and occupational therapy; educational, vocational, and professional training; physical restoration; anti-abuse supervision; legal assistance and employment assistance.

Eligibility: Both males and females who have had prior treatment or inpatient treatment for alcohol and/or drug abuse are eligible for treatment. The center also serves pre-release clients for the Federal Bureau of Prisoners (FBP).

Fees: The center operates on a sliding fee scale and is private pay.

Hours: The center is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Sources of Support: The center is supported with funding from the federal and state governments, client fees, and contributions.

1. Assume you are employed by the Midtown Rehabilitation Center as an intake interviewer. How do you answer the following application questions that frequently arise during this initial meeting? Write your response to each question.

• How often will I come to see you?
• Can I reach you after the center closes?
• What happens if I forget an appointment?
• Is what I tell you confidential?
• What if I have an emergency?
• How will I know when our work is finished?
• What will I be charged for services?
• Will my insurance company reimburse me?

1. Review the questions you were not able to answer. What information do you need in order to answer those questions? Where can you get that information?

Please read and respond to the attachment(s).

Note: Only up to 20% of the written response content can be quotes from third parties.

Human resource managers have many priorities to balance. They must address the needs of the employees, the managers and senior leaders, and the organization. In some cases, what is in the best interest of one party may not benefit another.  HR professionals must be able to consider multiple perspectives and exercise sound judgment and critical thinking as they attempt to make decisions and resolve issues that don’t have easy solutions. Employees, managers, and leaders must view HR professionals as trustworthy, credible, and competent to engage their help in very sensitive areas. HR is also entrusted with very sensitive data, which requires use of discretion and confidentiality. It is amazing how many diverse skills and competencies are needed in the field of HRM.

Ultimately, as was emphasized in week 1, HR must support the organization in a strategic capacity. However, HR must also advocate for employees not only as part of our core values, but also because we know that happy, productive, engaged employees perform better and this translates into a competitive advantage for the organization.  These responsibilities can sometimes create conflict and be tough to balance, but ethical decision-making is a core competency of the HR role.  

HR managers must also be aware of emerging trends in the environment. As business strategies are always changing depending on different circumstances and forces in the external environment, so too must the priorities of HRM change to be relevant and aligned with the needs of the business. HRMs must be continuously learning and adapting to change to consistently add value to the organization. 

This week’s discussion questions focus on ethical issues in HR management and emerging trends.