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OMM618 Human Resources Management

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Why We Hate HR

Read the articles Why We Hate HR (Links to an external site.) and Reasons Why Employees Hate HR (Links to an external site.). Address three out of the five following questions:

Is there more to HR than its predecessor, PA? Discuss the arguments for and against this notion.

Based on your experience, to what extent do you agree or disagree with Hammonds' arguments and why?

In your opinion, who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in general? Who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in your organization (if applicable)?

Based on what you have learned so far, how can HR act as a strategic business partner in general? How can HR act as a strategic partner in your organization?

After reading both articles, do you think your employer should increase, decrease or outsource HR roles and functions and why?

Use at least one additional scholarly source and provide the link within the body of your initial post to further support your analysis. For assistance with finding sources, refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) document.

DQ2 EEOC Violations

Read "Selected List of Pending and Resolved Cases Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)." (Links to an external site.) Select two case studies and present a defense strategy as if you were the HR representative for the company that potentially violated EEOC guidelines. Try to explain why the company may be in compliance, or defend the company in lieu of a potential lawsuit. In order to provide a thorough analysis, please use at least two other sources in addition to the official EEOC (Links to an external site.) website.

 

OMM618 Human Resources Management

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Recruiting

List at least three jobs and research the organizations' recruiting practices. The jobs could be positions you have held or of those you want to hold. In your post, address the following questions:

How were you recruited for each position (or how is the typical employee recruited)?

From the organization’s perspective, what are the pros and cons of recruiting through these methods?

DQ2 Selection and Staffing

Some organizations set up a selection process that is long and complex. In some people’s opinion, this kind of selection process is not only more valid but also has symbolic value. In your post, address the following questions:

What can the use of a long complex selection process symbolize to job seekers? 

How do you think this would affect the organization’s ability to attract the best employees?

 

OMM618 Human Resources Management

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1  Training and Development Review

Post a rewritten version of your topic and objectives for your training and development plan (originally submitted for the Week 2 Two Exercise).

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Offer a peer critique for two classmates other than those you selected in Week Two.  Include suggestions for improvement, questions you may have, ideas for sources, and so forth. The critique should be 200 to 250 words and include citations and references for the text and at least one scholarly source. For assistance with finding sources, refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) document.

DQ2 Learning Styles

Enhancing employees’ knowledge through training and development is crucial in today’s marketplace. Employees who receive training will improve their skills, gain knowledge, and perform their daily work more effectively and efficiently. In turn, those employees tend to stay engaged, remain motivated, improve performance, and help the organization stay competitive.

However, the implementation of the proper strategy for employee learning is a challenge for most organizations. In the majority of organizations there is a diversity of learners, and different employees learn better through different learning styles. Such leaning styles need to be taken into consideration when planning a training program.

Go to ThoughtCO. and take the Learning Style Quiz (Links to an external site.). (This is the quiz you took in the Week 1 Post Your Introduction discussion.)

Post your quiz results and discuss your learning style. Additionally, address the following implications of knowing a person’s learning style:

What type of training most appeals to people with a similar learning style to you?

What methods of instruction work best with your learning style group?

What method of instruction is a challenge for this learning style group?

 

 

 

 

 

OMM618 Human Resources Management

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

Herzberg’s two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation and benefits as it discusses why people choose a workplace, as well as what keeps employees satisfied and committed to their work.  For more information on Herzberg's two-factor theory, see the Frederick Herzberg motivational theory (Links to an external site.).

Imagine that you are an HR manager in a contemporary firm and answer the following:

Who are you trying to recruit to work for you (i.e., your audience)? 

What sort of compensation and benefits package would you ensure is in place to recruit the best candidates for the position?

DQ2 Keeping Employees Motivated

If you have taken the time to review Herzberg’s work, you may have learned that people accept a job and stay on the job for different motivational reasons.  Job satisfaction is achieved through what Herzberg would categorize as motivational factors (personal growth; responsibility; the work itself; opportunities for achievement, advancement, recognition; and/or to make a positive difference) rather than hygiene factors (status, salary, job security, types of supervision, etc.).

Using at least three comparison web examples from the industry you used in your “Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory” discussion post this week, delineate a creative employee benefits plan designed to keep your best employees satisfied and motivated.  Remember to include all of the links as well as references from the course text and other sources to support your rationale.

 

OMM618 Human Resources Management

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 HRM and the Organization

There are many issues affecting organizations today, such as employee retention, flexible work schedule, contingent workforce, talent management, and work-life balance. Select one of these issues and discuss how it integrates with at least two of the functional areas of HRM that you have learned about (training development, recruiting and selection, performance and evaluation, compensation and benefits, etc.).

DQ2 How is it Going?

Answer the following questions:

Which of the topics presented to you thus far in this course has been most difficult to understand?  Why?

Which of the topics presented thus far in this course has been most interesting and important to you?  Why?

What are your recommendations to make this course better?

 

OMM618 Human Resources Management

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1  Evolving HRM

Moving forward with the knowledge you have gained from this course, as well as any work experience, what issues do you think will become increasingly important to HRM?  Explain your answer. You must use at least two scholarly sources and one source from popular literature to support your position. For assistance with finding sources, refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) document.

DQ2 Managing the Modern Workplace

Now let us take a look at what it takes to put it all together. How do you manage human resources in a global technological environment? How can an organization be strategic with their most important resource-their people? Explain your answer. You must use at least two scholarly sources to support your discussion. For assistance with finding sources, refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) document.