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Discussion # 1 [3pts for this topic]

1. From the HRM perspective, what are the implications, for both the employees and management, of managing labor relations in the Public Sector? Be specific

2. Initial comments to this discussion topic are due by midnight Saturday and then you must substantively respond to at least TWO student’s comments in this discussion topic no later than 10pm Tuesday. See Discussion Expectations for rules on discussion requirements.

• US Coast Guard Office of Civilian Human Resources Federal Labor Relations
• OPM Labor Management Relations
• U.S. Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL READING MATERIAL (NOT REQUIRED):

• Guide to Arbitration Under Federal Labor Relations

Discussion # 2 [No points for this topic]

Since we are at the end of this class, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the achievement of Course Outcomes. 

As the Syllabus states ….  After completing this course, you will be able to:

• identify, interpret, and apply rules and policies governing the labor relations process
• research and prepare background materials to support the labor relations process
• differentiate between unionized and non-unionized environments in order to maintain legal compliance
• identify, analyze, and classify potential labor relations issues in order to support the decision-making process

 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:

Performance Management and Appraisal 

Learning Objectives

·  Describe performance management, the performance appraisal, and the performance appraisal process.

·  Explain the uses of performance appraisal and performance criteria.

·  Describe the choice of various performance appraisal methods.

·  Assess the effectiveness and limitations of performance appraisal practices.

·  Explain how to conduct the appraisal interview.

·  Summarize key trends in performance appraisal practice.

After reviewing this week’s text on Performance Management and Dan Pink’s The puzzle of motivation | Dan Pink TedTalk answer the following questions.

1.  What do you feel are the most important aspects of performance management?

2.  How do you feel the changing job market has changed performance management?

3.  How do you feel technology has changed performance management?

Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion

Your initial post should be at least 450+ 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

Question 1

HR and Global Ethics

Examine two (2) of the major HR ethical issues multinational corporations face when operating globally. Recommend two (2) preventative actions that HR departments can take in order to lessen the occurrence of these ethical issues. Be sure to provide a rationale for your response.

Question 2

• Sum it Up and Next Steps

Assume you are a HR Business Partner and leader in a full-size HR department for your organization. Based on what you’ve learned and now know about the role of ethics in organizations, what 3 concepts, tools, methods, or practices would you recommend as important best practice approaches that would help organizations focus on creating ethical cultures or work environments? Be sure to explain why you selected your choices.

 Measure of Success

Purpose of Assignment: This reviews the SMART goals model and challenges students to apply their knowledge by creating SMART goal scenarios and responses. 

Transferable skill: Digital Fluency

Effectively employing and understanding digital tools to express ideas in appropriate contexts. In the human services field, digital fluency manifests through mastery of apps and software that can help a worker organize data, locates services and track client progress.

Instructions:

You now have an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the SMART goals model. Respond to the following scenarios and include the following in your submission:

• Write a goal for each scenario.
• Using each part of the S.M.A.R.T goal acronym explain how the goals you have established for the client to fit the SMART model.
• Use clear and concise grammar.

Scenario A:

Sally is ten years old and has outbursts at school that include verbal aggression towards teachers and the destruction of physical property. This behavior occurs daily.

Scenario B:

Marion is 50 years old and is socially isolated. She does not work and rarely interacts with other people. She feels lonely.

Scenario C:

David is 40 years old and recently divorced. Three weeks ago, he was laid off from his job of ten years. He is looking for work and struggling financially.

 Explain what a Human Resource Information System is and explain how it can be used for succession planning and what benefit it might have in a challenging time like this (Corona Virus).  Post a reply to one other student either adding to his/her thoughts or politely challenging his/her thoughts. Please use academic references and APA Format.   Post one reply to one other student either adding to his/her thoughts or politely challenging his/her thoughts. There should be 2 Post on this topic 200-300 words each. 

Review the role and importance of standards for health information systems. Write a discussion posting about the policy safeguards and/or guidelines that all hospitals need to adopt to enforce the security of health information systems.

Discussion Assignment Expectations

Support discussion ideas with peer-reviewed material garnered from at least 1 scholarly article.

When applicable, provide references and citations in APA formatting style.

Graphs are required! first attachment can be used in assignment. Second attachment is assignment template.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION ON THE ASSIGNMENT

To prepare organizational leaders to leverage concepts used in systems theories and strategy models 

 Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

 Continue developing your Organizational Change Action Plan. Based upon the course readings, supplementary materials, and your own literature search via the, discuss the following:

Systems thinking workshop principles:  

How does structure influence behavior?

How should policy resistance be dealt with?

How do small changes in thinking leverage results? 

Personal mastery workshop principles:  

How is shared vision created?

What is the difference between creative tension and emotional tension?

What is the role of the subconscious in creating shared vision? 

Mental model workshop principles:  

Describe and contrast espoused theory with theory-in-use.

Explain how the ladder of influence works.

How are inquiry and advocacy balanced? 

Building shared vision workshop principles:  

Describe what is meant by “shared vision as a hologram.

”Contrast commitment and compliance. 

Caucuses to develop new change initiative: Describe how to build engagement.

 Provide at least 2 scholarly resources to support your response. 

Stop and Shop-Scan IT!

Read Case 12-1 “Stop and Shop-Scan IT!” and then create an OPENING AND CLOSING.

100 WORDS FOR THE OPENING 

100 WORDS FOR THE CLOSING

INTEXT REFERENCES 

1 REFERENCE

 Challenge, support, and/or supplement comments made by one of my classmates. If it would strengthen your response, bring in additional information from the news, your readings/research, and/or personal experience. Cite your sources. 250 words…APA Format. With References