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Research Paper Assignment:

Why is it important for HR Management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to becoming a strategic partner?

Paper Title: Human Resource Management (HRM): Strategic Partnership

1. Write a research paper that address the following two main points. They become Level One Headings.

a. Differentiate why is it important for HR Management to transform from administrative and operational to becoming a strategic partner. 

b. Analyze the background of HR history and data from a specific organization of your choice to support your ideas, arguments, and opinions.

APA 5-page essay focusing on the main points above, include a title page, Abstract, and reference page. 

Include an introduction that outlines the main points and conclusion that summarize the contents of the entire paper. An Abstract. The body of the paper must be organized using Headings and Subheadings. Include a conclusion and References: At least six references.

Research a non-union company on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. 

Describe at least three of the following items in a 15- to 20-slide presentation that includes speaker notes:

• Hiring and selection practices
• Training and Development
• Compensation and Benefits
• Performance Feedback
• Employee engagement

Analyze these practices to determine if they help to create an environment that does not need a union.

Cite any outside sources according to APA formatting guidelines.

Unit II Essay

• Instructions

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. Be sure to apply the proper APA format for the content and references provided.

research paper4-page, not including cover and resources  pages

• Overview

For this assessment, imagine you represent your company at a service organization dealing with one of these two issues: facing economic change or engaging civil rights. Your supervisor has asked you to research information related to the history of this issue for your organization to help new employees and volunteers understand it better. Your job is to put together a list of credible sources related to a topic of your choice and then use your problem-solving and agility skills to evaluate them using the Evaluating Historical Sources Worksheet [DOCX].

Preparation

Complete the following:

Step 1: Choose Your Topic

Choose a topic and narrow its focus. Think about whoyou want to focus on and what event or challenge you want to focus on. For example, your topic could compare the challenges faced by farmers during the Great Depression with the challenges they faced during the 2008 recession. 

Economic Change:

1. What if the bottom falls out? o How can you prepare for and protect yourself from bad times based on lessons learned from the Great Recession of 2008 or the Great Depression?2. What happens when the workplace changes? o How can people adjust when the workplace changes? What lessons can we learn from America’s Industrial Revolution, the new economy of the 1950s, or the Information Age?

Civil Rights:

3. Women. o What strategies were used and what lessons can we learn from the struggles women faced in the late 1800s–early 1900s or the 1960s and 1970s for engaging and understanding current and future women’s rights issues?4. African Americans. o Considering past struggles such as Reconstruction and the Jim Crow era or the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s for African American civil rights, what lessons can we learn about the best strategies for protecting civil rights now and in the future?5. Native Americans. o How can lessons learned from events or policies such as the Trail of Tears, the Indian Removal Act, or the Dawes Act be used to address the challenges Native Americans face today?6. Immigrant Groups. o Based on lessons learned from immigration policies in the late 1800s and early 1900s, how can present-day immigration issues be addressed?

Step 2: Identify Resources 

Review the History Presentation Resource List [DOCX]. Choose two sources from the list that correspond to your topic. Some of the items in the resource list are collections, so you’ll have to dig a little deeper to find a specific source that matches your topic.

Step 3: Research 

Conduct your own research to locate two additional sources relevant to your topic. The additional sources should be resources from the Capella library or credible websites. For help finding sources on the Internet and in the Capella library, review the Finding Primary and Secondary Sources page on the General Education Information Research Skills Library Guide. To ensure you are finding quality sources, refer to the Capella library’s Think Critically About Source Quality resource page.

Instructions

Use the Evaluating Historical Sources Worksheet [DOCX] to complete the following steps. Be sure to answer each question in the worksheet for each source.

Step 1: Identify quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic.

Step 2: Identify key elements of each source, including the author, date, and main idea.

Step 3: Describe the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source.

Step 4: Explain why each source is or is not credible.

Step 5: Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Additional Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.• Citations: Include a complete citation for each source. Review current APA Style and Format guidelines for more information on how to cite your sources.• Number of references: Your paper should include at least four properly cited sources, two primary and two secondary.• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• Competency 1: Analyze historical records to determine credibility and validity. o Identify quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic.o Identify key elements of each source, including the author, date, and main idea.o Describe the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source.o Describe key facts presented in each source.o Explain why each source is or is not credible.• Competency 4: Address assessment purpose in a well-organized manner, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences. o Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

WORKSHEET 

Evaluating Historical Sources Worksheet

Use the four sources (two primary, two secondary) you located for this assessment to complete this worksheet. Your four sources should focus on one of two topics: facing economic change or engaging civil rights. For each source, first provide a formatted citation, as shown in the sample citation below. Double click into the citation box to type your citation. Then answer each question about that source. Respond to questions 3–8 in complete sentences.

Sample formatted citation: 

DuBois, W. E. B. (1903). W. E. B. DuBois critiques Booker T. Washington. [Essay]. Retrieved from http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/40

Citation for Source 1:

1. What type of source is this (primary or secondary)? 2. When was it written?3. Why was it written?4. What is the main idea or takeaway?5. Was the writer present at the time of the events he or she was writing about?6. Does the writer seem neutral? Why/why not?7. What are some of the key facts presented?8. Explain why this source is credible.

Citation for Source 2:

9. What type of source is this (primary or secondary)? 10. When was it written?11. Why was it written?12. What is the main idea or takeaway?13. Was the writer present at the time of the events he or she was writing about?14. Does the writer seem neutral? Why/why not?15. What are some of the key facts presented?16. Explain why this source is credible.

Citation for Source 3:

17. What type of source is this (primary or secondary)? 18. When was it written?19. Why was it written?20. What is the main idea or takeaway?21. Was the writer present at the time of the events he or she was writing about?22. Does the writer seem neutral? Why/why not?23. What are some of the key facts presented?24. Explain why this source is credible.

Citation for Source #4:

25. What type of source is this (primary or secondary)? 26. When was it written?27. Why was it written?28. What is the main idea or takeaway?29. Was the writer present at the time of the events he or she was writing about?30. Does the writer seem neutral? Why/why not?31. What are some of the key facts presented?32. Explain why this source is credible

Evaluating Historical Sources Scoring Guide

Evaluating Historical Sources Scoring Guide 

Criteria 

Non-performance 

Basic 

Proficient 

Distinguished 

Identify quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic.

Does not identify quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic.

Identifies primary and secondary sources, but not all the sources are related to a particular historical topic or they are not all credible.

Identifies quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic.

Identifies quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic and cites each source with minimal errors. 

Identify key elements of each source, including the author, date, and main idea.

Does not identify key elements of each source, including the author, date, and main idea.

Identifies key elements of some but not all of the sources, or elements are missing from some of the sources.

Identifies key elements of each source, including the author, date, and main idea.

Clearly identifies all key elements of the sources (who, what, when, why) using specific examples. 

Describe the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source.

Does not describe the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source.

Describes the biases and perspectives of the authors of some but all of the sources.

Describes the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source.

Describes the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source and provides specific examples. 

Describe key facts presented in each source.

Does not describe key facts presented in each source.

Describes key facts presented in some but not all sources, or facts are missing from some of the sources.

Describes key facts presented in each source.

Describes key facts presented in the sources with specific examples. 

Explain why each source is or is not credible.

Does not identify why each source is or is not credible.

Identifies why some sources are or are not credible but does not provide a full explanation for all of them.

Explains why each source is or is not credible.

Explains why each source is credible or is not credible using specific examples. 

Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Does not write in a well-organized and concise manner.

Writing is unclear, wordy, or disconnected, with errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Writes in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Organizes content so clarity is enhanced and all ideas flow logically and smoothly. Writes concisely, precisely, and directly, with nearly flawless adherence to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics. 

1) Complete rationality test (see attached word document) 

2) Write a 4 page paper examining and explaining your rationality test results. Make sure to comply with the grading rubric provided. The required page count does not include the title page or table of contents. Hint: The table of contents should include the four topics in the grading rubric.

Must see attached word document for instructions and must follow grading rubric for section titles and what each section is about

Due Thursday November 5, 2020 @ 6pm EST 

 Assignment 4: United States Department of Labor Case Study
Due Week 8 and worth 150 points

Go to the United States Department of Labor Website to read “ Health Plans and Benefits” at http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm. This Website communicates the current regulations and federal involvement in employee benefits.  Navigate the Website to become familiar with its contents. 

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

1. Describe the major features of this Website and how each feature can be used to monitor employee benefits.
2. Explain how employers could verify that their employee benefits comply with all federal laws by using this resource.
3. Explain how employees would use this information to ensure their benefits rights are protected.
4. Create an outline of the Website so that you could orient others to its usefulness for regulatory compliance.
5. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

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; citations and 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 assignment page length.

Step 1 – Read the Information Below

Organizations from time to time must make hard decisions (expand, lay off employees, or close a facility). As a manager, you will have to use work experiences, advice from supervisors, and the organizational culture to support your decision. Organizational culture is the sum of the values and beliefs shared among employees.

Suppose you are a manager who is faced with having to reduce headcount (lay off one of your two employees) in your unit. Sales within the company have declined due to the downward spiral of the economy and each department within the organization is faced with making the same decision. Fortunately, you only have to cut one job; others are reducing more.

• Mary is in her mid-20s, single, college graduate, she is very hard working and was in the top 10% of the performance ratings this year, she constantly volunteers to travel, work weekends and evenings. However, she supports political causes that could be viewed as contrary to the goals of the company.
• Alice is in her mid-40s, has two young children, her husband is a doctor, her performance is good, and she has above average performance reviews. However, she has limited availability on weekends and limitations on overnight travel due to her volunteer work with local charities.

Step 2 – Post a Response

Respond to the following:

• As a manager who would you select to layoff and why?
• What is the potential impact of this choice on organizational culture?

  Place yourself in the role of an employee named Tyler Cahill, whose annual evaluation has just been completed. As you review the annual performance evaluation, you believe that it was partly based on judgment and not evidence. However, you realize there are some gaps in your performance. Up to this point, you felt like you had a good working relationship with your manager. 

 Employee: Tyler Cahill 

Job Title: Production manager Review period start: 1/1/13

 Review period end: 12/31/14

 Reviewer: Jan Tomlinson Production manager competencies:

 All competencies are rated on a scale from 1–5 1= not meeting requirements, 5= exceeding requirements Communications 3.00 Meets requirements

 Tyler seems to display very good verbal skills, communicating clearly and succinctly although his Southern accent is somewhat off-putting and leaves people with the impression that he is not smart. He exhibits good listening skills and appears to comprehend situations and complex problems well. His written communications skills meet the requirements of his position, and he keeps others adequately in the loop when needed. However, sometimes it’s questionable whether Tyler always selects appropriate methods of communication for the situation at hand.

Team Management 3.50 Meets requirements According to Tyler’s team evaluations, he sets well-defined goals for the team. His team’s evaluations also indicate that he collaborates well with his team. He gives the impression that he provides fair and valid performance feedback. He shows commitment to enhancing the skills of his team. Tyler includes team members in most planning, but he assumes responsibility for final production quotas. However, I think there have been times when he did not make himself available enough to team members.

 Leadership 2.40 Needs improvement Tyler displays a strong leadership role when action is needed up to a point. At times, he has reacted poorly in pressure situations. He would command more authority if he dressed better. His style is somewhat sloppy. Additionally, Tyler seems to come to work late and shows up for meetings late, which sets a bad example for his team.

 Teamwork 4.00 Exceeds requirements Tyler’s team has shared that he provides helpful feedback to team members and, in turn, actively seeks feedback from them, but I have not witnessed that. He has excelled in building team loyalty to the company. Team success is paramount to Tyler. I have heard that he and his team go out drinking together.  

 What are some examples in the performance evaluation document that are based on judgment and not evidence? In a forthcoming meeting with your manager, what is your plan to address that you believe part of the evaluation was not based on evidence? How will you explain to your manager why it is important for a manager and employee to agree on performance gaps based on evidence? Use the information from the readings for this module to support your plan. 

You will research the compensation plan of an organization. You will describe the plan in sufficient detail.  Additionally, you will demonstrate the application of at least four (4) compensation domains or concepts demonstrated in that company’s compensation platform.

• Find peer-reviewed articles or use business journals/articles for references.
• You must include a minimum requirement of 4 full pages of content (this does not include the title, abstract or reference pages) and 5 scholarly resources in APA format (refer to the APA manual for specific details) on the information researched from the article and your views as well. 
• You must present full pages of content.