Discussion 1: HR Knowledge 5: Legal & Unions
Discussion 1: HR Knowledge 5: Legal & Unions
Select and READ one of the following case studies (located in your textbook):
CASE 10-1 WILLFUL VIOLATION, OR A PROBLEM THAT CAN BE CORRECTED?CASE 10-2 CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE AND REINSTATEMENT OF STRIKERSNext, analyze the case and provide an overview of key points or discussions. An overview is not a detailed description or regurgitated statements from the case, but instead key points in the case. Then, make 2 recommendations for improvements for any parts of the case (think like an HR leader). Saying that someone should have did this, or what you would have done are not considered improvements.
NOTES:
One to three small sentence-responses for analyzing the cases are not considered substantive.
You may only have no more than 3 references for your response and each must be appropriately cited in the response.
You may not copy and paste any part of another student\\\’s response as part of your response.
For this course, you must comment to a minimum of 1 other student\\\’s response…No Exceptions!
Textbook: Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development
Assignment 1:
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. Note: You may only use the resources listed in the Course Guide and those that are specifically provided by the professor.
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. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Use the Strayer University Library to locate additional sources to support your work.
Discussion 2:Week 6 Discussion
Read the article titled, “How to Do a Job Analysis,\\\” and review Chapter 10 from The WorldatWork Handbook of Compensation, Benefits, & Total Rewards.
Total Rewards Knowledge 5: Base Pay Structures
Please view the following video in its entirety:
Now, based on the video\\\’s information and discussion, you get to decide 3 important factors (or take-aways) you want the executive team to know about pay structures. This is the executive team, not regular managers, so be sure your factors are well thought-out and high-level.
Assignment 2:
TOTAL REWARDS SYSTEM PROPOSAL
This research-based assignment focuses on the latest available information about creating, organizing, and managing a total rewards program. Envision a service-based (insurance, telemarketing, or other) profit organization that employs 20,000 employees in 17 different countries. There are 2,000 management-level individuals who speak a variety of languages. The company employs diverse individuals who are governed by multiple regulatory environments.
Write an eight- to ten-page paper in which you:
Create a brief overview of the company requirements for a total rewards system.
Formulate a total rewards strategy to encompass the fundamentals of compensation and the regulatory environments.
Explain the advantages of the total rewards strategy you are proposing and how it might satisfy the employees’ needs.
Determine the key communication components of the total rewards system.
Indicate your strategy for devising a competitive pay structure.
Use at least five quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not quality as academic resources.
This course requires the use of APA 7 or Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the listed documents in the week 1 discussion or in the course information section.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Formulate a total rewards program for a large, multinational company, including communication components and a competitive pay structure.
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