AIU MGT652 unit 1 DB and assignment

Step 1: Review Foundation Research Reports

Visit this foundation's Web site, selecting the “Complimentary Resources” tab and then the tabs listed below, reviewing content available as these resources will be used during the course. Explore the following tabs:

• Effective Practice Guidelines: These are concise, research-based resources commonly used by practicing human resources professionals.
• Executive Briefings:These are excellent summaries of information on key human resource topics and initiatives.
• Research Reports: These are white papers examining contemporary human resources issues.

Step 2: Select a Company

Select a current company from this Web site to serve as the focal point of research and analysis during this course. You must notify the instructor of your choice of company by Tuesday of Week 2. You may NOT change the company selected during the course.

Step 3: Web Site In-Depth Review

About Section

• Review information on the company’s mission, core values, history, leadership, and strategy.
• Review the company’s history and examine its global presence in terms of production, facilities, manpower and corporate social responsibility.
• Review the company’s products or services, examining possible differences by geographic region or subsidiary/division.
• Review the company’s use of technology, examining possible differences by geographic region, product, subsidiary/division, or functional department (marketing, legal, information services, human resources, advertising, etc.).
• Review the company’s human resources philosophy and examine the demographics of its workforce, paying close attention to policies or practices relative to diversity, affirmative action, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.

Investor Relations Section

• Download and read the most recent SEC Form 10K, Annual Report, focusing on the Management Discussion and Analysis section and human capital related costs detailed in the financial statements and related footnotes.
• Download and read the most recent SEC Form DEF14A, Proxy Statement, focusing on Executive Compensation, the Report of the Compensation Committee, and compensation plans up for vote or ratification by shareholders, if any.
• Download and read Press Releases published over past 24 months, noting strategic initiatives that involve or affect human capital.

Careers Section

• Review Careers Landing Page and examine content that communicates the company’s people philosophy and shares insights on what it is like to work at the company.
• Review the company’s approach to recruiting experienced hires, job positing process, and college recruiting.
• Review the company’s compensation philosophy and its approach to total rewards.

Step 3: Assessment of the Current Human Resources Environment

Based on analysis of information obtained in Steps 1–3, prepare a professionally written report assessing the current human resources environment, suitable for presentation to the senior executives of the company. Your report should present your assessment of the human resource management topics listed below, indicating the impact of each on the company. The body of the report should be 8–10 pages excluding title, references page(s), and any appendices.

• Employee Engagement Strategies
• Global Talent Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Human Resource Technology
• Employment Law and Human Rights Issues
• Emerging Trends in Human Resource Management
• Human Capital Challenges in the 21st Century
• Best Practices in Human Resource Management

References

Fortune 500 2014. (2015). Fortune. Retrieved from http://fortune.com/fortune500/

SHRM Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.shrm.org/foundation

Please submit your assignment.

Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

DB

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Friday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Friday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Examination of Course Objectives

Review the Terminal Course Objectives, accessed by clicking on the “Course Information” tab at the top of your screen, scrolling down to the “Course Objectives” and then selecting View class objectives. How will accomplishing these objectives support your success in management? What risks or challenges might a manager encounter if they have not mastered these objectives? Explain.

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your LibGuide (required readings), Web resources, and all course materials.