Davenport HRM700 all discussions

Davenport HRM700 all discussions

Question # 00008729 Posted By: neil2103 Updated on: 02/19/2014 12:33 PM Due on: 02/28/2014
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Week 1 Discussion

Exhibit 1.2 in theManaging Human Resources textbook provides an integrative framework for managing human resources effectively. For your initial post, in your own words describe what an integrative framework means for managing human resources? Describe the major components of the framework and provide two or three examples of the relationship or interconnections among the various components of the framework.

Be sure to cite your sources in APA style. Your researched response is due Day 2. Interaction, discussion and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week


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Imagine that you are working at a local bank in a mid-level management position. You learn on the evening news that your company has agreed to a merger with a competitor. The rationale that’s given for the merger is, “There are many synergies that a merger will allow us to exploit. This merger is about becoming more efficient—this is the way of the future for our industry.” Assuming this statement is true. Research current articles about the topic and describe three significant HR issues for the new organization.

Be to sure cite your sources in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 4. Interaction, discussion and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.

Week2

Question 1

Is it inevitable that employees will respond to change with feelings of fear? After doing some preliminary research from at least two (2) sources other than your textbook, and you believe the answer is yes, state the implications of this for managing strategic change. If you believe the answer is no, describe what managers can do to minimize such feelings during change.

Be sure to cite your sources in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 2. Interaction, discussion and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.


Question 2

Throughout your career you will often be expected to lead and facilitate radical change initiatives. What can you personally do now to become better prepared to be an effective change leader and facilitator? In addition to our textbook, research at least two current articles about the topic and explain your response.

Be to sure cite your sources in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 4. Interaction, discussion, and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.


Week 3

The courts have recognized task-based job analysis as useful for preventing unfair discrimination. Some HR professionals worry that competency-based approaches are more susceptible to stereotyping and bias. From an employee’s perspective, would you prefer to have a job description and performance appraisal based on a task-oriented job analysis or a competency modeling study? Explain why.

Be sure to cite your sources (at least two, other than the textbook) in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 2. Interaction, discussion and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.

Question2

Job applicants typically want to find a job that is a “good fit.” For you personally, what is a good fit? Describe how you will decide whether a job you are offered is a good fit.

Be sure to cite your sources (at least two, other than the textbook) in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 4. Interaction, discussion and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.


Week4

A frequent diagnosis of an observed performance problem in an organization is, “This person was a selection mistake.” What are the short- and long-term consequences of this so-called selection mistakes? If possible, relate this question to your own experiences with organizations.

Be sure to cite your sources (at least two, other than the textbook) in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 2. Interaction, discussion, and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.

Question2

An auto dealer has hired you to help improve the performance of its sales and service staff. Your first task is to conduct a needs analysis for the organization. Outline and describe what you will do. Then, provide examples of possible training and development activities that could be used to change or influence the knowledge, behavior, and attitudes of the staff.

Be sure to cite your sources (at least two, other than the textbook) in APA style. Your researched response is due Day 4. Interaction, discussion and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.


Week5

What are three advantages and three disadvantages of a 360-degree appraisal system?

As you name, describe, and discuss each be sure to support your discussion by citing from at least two other sources, other than the textbook. Your researched response is due by Day 2. Interaction, discussion and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.

Question2

If you were considering a job offer, which elements of total compensation would be more important to you: base pay, incentives, or benefits and services? Why? What are the implications of your answer for employers seeking to attract people like you to work for them?

Be sure to cite your sources (at least two, other than the textbook) in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 4. Interaction, discussion and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.

Week6

From the perspective of employees, what are the major disadvantages of the four major forms of performance-based pay (recognition, merit, incentives, earnings-at-risk)?

Support your position by citing from at least two other sources, other than the textbook, in APA style. Your researched response is due Day 2. Interaction, discussion, and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.


Question2

Imagine you are the benefits and services manager for a medium-sized U.S. firm that offers consulting services. Describe how you could use benefits and services to improve your organization’s productivity.

Support your position by citing from at least two other sources, other than the textbook, in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 4. Interaction, discussion, and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.


Week7

Explain how each of the following HR practices can be used to maintain safe and healthy workplaces: job analysis, selection, training, performance measurement and feedback, and incentives.

Support your position by citing from at least two other sources, other than the textbook, in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 4. Interaction, discussion, and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week.

Question2

Despite the fact that union membership is relatively low, many people believe that the fear of unionization serves to ensure that employers treat employees well. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Why?

Be to sure cite your sources (at least two, other than the textbook) in APA style. Your researched response is due by Day 4. Interaction, discussion, and engagement with your peers are expected throughout the week
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