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Synthesis One-Pager: Given the topics, discussions, conferences, etc. throughout the course; identify what issues are important in human resources. This is different from a one-page written paper. It requires creative thinking and synthesis.  

Directions: Create a One-Pager to synthesize our learning on issues in human resources. Your one-pager must have the following components

1. Give your one-pager a title – Put the title at the top of your one-pager. Be sure that it stands out reflects the essence of your page
2. Present at least 2 visual images.
3. Include 2 quotes from class readings or resources.
4. Write 2 quotes from 2 other separate sources that connect with the concepts of your one-pager (these quotes can be from any 2 sources such as other readings or material from other classes, news, movies, the web, data bases, your own experiences, or real life. Include the sources of the quotes.
5. Include 2 original statements from you (discussion posts, conferences, etc.) in green font.
6. Include 2 questions from you in red font (your questions can be rhetorical, factual, convergent, divergent, or evaluative).
7. Include 2 or more paraphrased quotes related to issues in human resources management spoken by members of our class during discussions or conferences (include source).
8. We can attach our one-pager when we reply to the discussion thread.

For full credit, you are required to review and respond  to a minimum of two classmates.  Your one-pager needs to be posted by Wednesday at midnight.  Your responses can be in written format. Please begin your reply by addressing the student by name. Your responses must be completed by Friday at midnight.   

Rubric:

• One-Pager: 30 Points
• Response to classmates: 10 Points

– We can utilize Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, or feel free to be creative with other digital software that can be uploaded.

In an essay, answer the following questions about the concepts tied to this unit. Your response needs to be at least one page in length.

• To what extent is employment-at-will an issue in discipline cases in nonunion companies?
• To what extent is it an issue in unionized companies?
• Based on your research, what advice do you have for managers?
• What advice do you have for lawmakers (i.e., to what extent should employment-at-will be relevant for employee discipline)?

 500 words with scholarly references

Compensation and Pay for Performance

Question A

Tomas Corporation had 400 employees and wishes to develop a compensation policy to correspond to its dynamics business strategy. The company wishes to employ a high- quality workforce capable of responding to a competitive business environment. Suggest different compensation objectives to match Tomax’s business goals.

Question B

A frequently heard complaint about merit raises is that the do little to increase employee effort. What are the causes of this belief? Suggest ways in which the motivating value of merit raises may be increased. 

I have 5 Essays needed to be written for my management class. 

Essay 1-4 should be 7 pages

Essay #5 is required to have all the pages of essay 1-4 neatly combined into one, should be 38 pages. (Not a new essay!!)

I have uploaded the detail explanation of each essay. 

Please review prior to accepting so it can be fair for both of us. 

Employee Development and Performance

Scenario

Continuing from the Strategy, Planning, and Selection assignment, you were selected as the new HR director for the retail company and now have been in the position for approximately six months. Your approach to strategy, planning, and selection have been quite successful thus far, and now it is time to address the organization’s expectation for performance and development of employees since these components of HR strategy are critical in achieving business outcomes and success.

Instructions

Write a four- to five-page paper in which you do the following:

• Critically analyze and discuss any researched (web or textbook) training process model you may consider for use in developing employees (Here’s an idea:The Addie Model or exhibit 7-1, page 230 in the textbook). Then, identify and discuss some possible challenges that might be faced in implementing a new training process in the company.
• List and briefly discuss at least three types or methods of training that can be used for employee training. Of the three, which would you select to train the retail employees, and why? Be specific.
• Differentiate the concepts of performance management and performance appraisal with three to four key points. Then, make your case to leadership for or against using annual performance appraisals in the organization. Be specific with your perspective.
• Use at least four quality academic resources in this assignment, one of which must be the assigned textbook. 

NOTE: You are not allowed to use non-academic websites except for those listed in the course resources list, or SHRM, ASTD, HCI, or WorldatWork. There are no exceptions to this requirement.  You may also use Strayer University Library to locate additional sources to support your work.

Application of Tort Law in Health Care Project Management Protocols 

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    In the discussion preparation, you were asked to use critical thinking and metacognition and analyze the three basic categories of tort law: negligent torts, intentional torts, and strict liability. You were also asked to identify the four elements necessary to show that the plaintiff presented a prima facie case of negligence. In this discussion, present your analysis by using applicable legal precedents. 

Identify a brand in your cabinet or pantry. Do you believe this brand will have a finite lifespan or one that lasts forever? Support your reasoning.

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

Communicable diseases are a potential concern for the local, state, and federal governments, as well as public health officials and the community. Do you support or oppose laws such as California Senate Bill 277, a public health vaccination law requiring all children to be vaccinated before attending school? Do you feel rights are being protected or infringed upon by such laws? Explain your viewpoint.

Earlier today, you attended a meeting with Shawn Williams, the new VP of global human capital management at Atlantis Global Corporation (AGC), and John Dawson, the company’s chief executive officer (CEO). John was very concerned about the financial losses at AGC. John’s main concerns were product market share and the threat of losing AGC’s market position as the top manufacturer of electronic circuit boards for high-definition television screens. However, John did not mention any issues relating to the employees who work at AGC. Last month, the general manager of one of AGC’s global subsidiaries told Shawn that it is difficult to recruit talent for AGC, that employees are not happy, and that many are leaving AGC to work for other organizations. Shawn discussed developing a new recognition-and-rewards program to attract talent, motivate employees, and improve job satisfaction. When Shawn brought the up human capital concerns at AGC in the meeting, John was not very interested and thought that employee-related issues are not critical to AGC’s performance. Shawn thinks that it will be challenging to work with John to implement a global human capital management strategy.

You and Shawn are scheduled to meet next week with John and the board of directors at AGC. Due to the urgency of the company’s situation, you and Shawn decide to create a briefing about the value and need for an optimized program for the management of global human capital.

Review the AGC scenario for this course and with your classmates; discuss the following questions that will help you and Shawn prepare for the briefing:

• What are the differences between the leadership styles of Shawn and John? What are the pros and cons of each style?
• What is your own leadership style? During the briefing, how will you use your leadership style to illustrate the intrinsic value of human capital? 
• What human capital management strategies will you recommend to John and the board of directors? What examples from other organizations can you provide to strengthen the board’s knowledge of global human capital trends and problems?

Topic: Trends in organizational behavior and how to adapt it in your organization OR Organizational culture and communication

Write a short paper (450-600 words) that demonstrates a brief analysis of the scholarly research article you selected. You are to write your APA paper in such a way as to answer the questions/issues below. However, do not include the list on your paper. Instead, let the items guide the content expressed in your paper, which should be in typical paragraph form. Because of the shortness of the assignment, several of the items may be contained in a given paragraph. Be precise and you will be concise. Remember in the first paragraph you need to have a thesis statement. Please remember this is an academic paper and 3rd person is required.

•    After a brief introductory sentence. Tell whether the title is appropriate to the focus of the study. (Note: select an actual research study; avoid selecting a lecture on a topic. Research studies involve the collection and analysis of data, whereas lectures on a topic typically discuss a variety of research studies and do not provide the details of data collection and analysis.)
•    State the problem. Is the problem clearly stated? Does the problem have a theoretical rational? How significant is the problem studied in the research?
•    Is there a review of the literature? If so, is the literature relevant? Summarize (in a couple of sentences) the review of the literature.
•    Fully and completely describe the research method that was used to attack and answer the problem. Was the research method used to solve the problem qualitative or quantitative, or both? What instruments were used to answer the problem? Was there a sample used? If so, how was the sample selected?
•    State the hypothesis/questions or objectives. Were they stated clearly?
•    Are there any probable sources of error that might influence the results of the study? If so, have they been controlled?
•    What were the statistical or evaluative (quantitative/qualitative) techniques used to analyze the data? If so, were they appropriate? Note: There are many scholarly articles in appropriate journals that inform your topic. However, not all of them will describe research that evaluates data. Make sure that your selected article includes the evaluation/analysis of data. If you are unsure, this is the time to contact your professor and discuss it.
•    Summarize the results. How clearly were the results presented?
•    What are the limitations of the study? Are they stated?
•    Summarize the conclusion(s). Are the conclusions presented clearly? Does the data support the conclusions? Does the researcher over generalize the findings?
•    How can the results and conclusions presented in this study be applied in your particular field of study or work environment?

4. Utilize the APA Helps, as necessary, in the Resources area to help you present your brief paper in APA format, which means that you need to write a Title Page and References Page separate from the body of the text of the paper (no abstract or author note are needed). On this assignment, you should write the publication information about your article on the References Page (only one reference needed . . . the article you are analyzing) and then also cite the source in the body of the paper whenever you are stating facts from the article. Avoid unsupported statements whenever possible. In many cases, you will write a paragraph of text and insert a citation only once. When you have a direct quote, include the page number of the source, too. Some may ask why APA is so important. APA is the mode of communication of the written word in the business research field. It is the due diligence of graduate management students to excel at APA.