Research Paper

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Write a double-spaced, 12-pt font, 10-12 page research journal on a current (within the last two years) HR issue using common HR practices, would you rectify the issue. Utilize APA 6.0 manuscript style including appropriate in-text citations in the body of your paper, and an APA-formatted “References” list. Your paper must be typed and double spaced, using 1″ margins and appropriate pagination.

Your paper must include at least 7 pages of actual content, not including ancillary pages such Title page, Table of Contents, References page, or charts or pictures in the Appendix. Any paper not submitted in current APA style will not be accepted. Use scholarly sources such as academic journals and trade publications (e.g. Harvard Business Review).  General websites such as Wikipedia and others cannot be used. Sites like Google Scholar (http://scholar.google.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.) can help you find appropriate sources.

All material cited within your paper MUST be listed in the References.  Cite your sources whenever you quote something or someone within your paper.  Avoid plagiarism at all cost.  Be sure to follow the grading rubric to ensure maximum points for your work. Your paper will be submitted through TurnItIn to check for originality. Please note that assignments submitted in ANY other form or fashion will NOT be graded. No papers will be accepted after the course ends.

What to include:

  • Title Page
  • Overview of your topic, including the history or background
  • Describe the law pertaining to the issue. For example, if your topic is disability discrimination you will want to include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the American’s with Disabilities Act (if you choose a legal issue)
  • Provide several examples of cases where employers were sued for discrimination.
  • Describe what type of policies and procedures the employers should have to    avoid litigation
  • Discuss whether or not the law is preventing lawsuits and discrimination and if not, what changes do you see may be needed
  • Conclusion
  • Reference page

Analysis–Perspectives of Aging

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Stereotypes about the elderly and older adults persist on television, in movies, and in advertisements. We read about older adults in books and in print media, hear about them in jokes, and see how they are depicted in greeting cards.

Research three mediums that depict older adults. You may consider television, movies, the greeting card industry, or newspapers as a few examples. Look for stereotypes, including examples of ageism.

Write a 700- word analysis of your findings.

Include an explanation of ageism and how misconceptions and misinformation play a role in it.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

“Job Analysis”

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  • Discuss at least two reasons why job analysis is often described as the foundation of human resources management.
  • Provide specific examples to support your rationale

Describe the type of pay structure (merit, pay-for-performance, et cetera) that exists in your current workplace or a previous workplace.

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  • Describe the type of pay structure (merit, pay-for-performance, et cetera) that exists in your current workplace or a previous workplace.
  • How satisfied were you and other employees with this pay structure?
  • What improvements would you recommend to improve employee satisfaction with your workplace’s pay structure?

Strategy, Planning, and Selection

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Scenario

Assume for this assignment that you are being highly considered for a director-level HR management position for a best-in-class national retailer. You are in the final phase of the interview process and must respond to the interview panel regarding specific questions and scenarios that will help them determine if you are a good fit for the new role. The company’s culture is centered on the effective development of strategy, plans, and selection criteria aimed at building and sustaining a competitive and profitable organization. It will be extremely important that you respond with a strategic mindset in order to convince the organization you are able to help them ensure the execution of the business strategy. 

Instructions

Write a six- to seven-page paper in which you do the following: 

  • Analyze and discuss different types of strategies (cost leadership, differentiation, and focus/niche) then select which one you would deem more appropriate for an “efficiency-minded” retail organization and explain your rationale. How would the selected strategy ultimately affect how HR does its job?
  • Examine the four approaches to job design or redesign and provide an example (not a definition) of each. Then, make a case to the interviewing panel on the importance of effective job design applications in supporting the overall strategic goals of the organization. 
  • Consider challenges and constraints associated in recruiting and identify and discuss at least two to three issues. What advice would you give to leaders to address your selected issues? Be specific. 
  • List and describe 2–3 candidate selection process ideas that might add value and overall effectiveness to the process. Example: 5 Tips for Designing an Effective Employee Selection System. Also, what problems should HR and management teams avoid during the selection process?
  • Use at least four quality academic resources in this assignment.

Discussion

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Why are ethics and compliance in finance so important in the health industry? Provide an example. 175 words  minimum, 220 words maximum. 

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Imagine you are head of the HR department and you have been asked to  review five applicants for the sales clerk position at your company. During the interview process, you learn the following information about each applicant:

The Applicants

Alice

Alice has 10 years of experience in sales, but can be easily  distracted. She will not work on commission and cannot work weekends.  She can be a little obstinate, but has an excellent job history. She  also requires ADA accommodations, due to an injury sustained during  military service.

Mary

Mary has one year’s experience, but is very congenial and loves  working with people. Her work schedule is very flexible, but she can  become a little stressed at times and has been known for having to  quietly leave and regroup for a short time. Mary also considers herself  an advocate for human rights, with an emphasis on race relations, and is  known to voice her opinions related to racial injustice to others.

James

James has seven years’ experience, a master’s degree in business,  aspirations of owning his company in the near future, and is very  religious. He is known to make biblical references often, encourages  others to attend his church, and has requested 80 hours in advance to  attend religious conferences within the next six months.

Sam

Sam has six years’ experience, and is willing to work all shifts. Sam  is transgender, prefers gender-neutral pronouns (they/them), and is  looking for a new job, due to workplace bullying at a previous place of  employment.

Justin

Justin has five years’ experience, is a hard worker, flexible, and  has a great job history. Justin is also someone that you met in college,  dated briefly, and have not seen in a few years.

Candidate Selection

Decide which candidate would be the right fit for the sales clerk position.

  • Describe the thought process that led to your decision and your reasons for not selecting one of the other candidates.
  • Justify your choice, including all of the considerations or factors that influenced your selection.

BUS 322

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What Makes ____ the Best Place to Work and Why?

Choose one company (other than Google, Facebook, or Verizon) that you believe would be an ideal company to work for based on working conditions, salary, opportunity for advancement, and work involved. Use Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library for your research.

Write a 4–6 page paper in which you:

  1. Evaluate the fundamental driving forces that shape the organizational environment of the selected company. Be sure to address competing in a global marketplace, workforce diversity, ethics and morality, and technological innovation.
  2. Examine the organization’s specific practices or policies and the influence of these practices on individual and organizational outcomes.
  3. Determine which practices related to work attitudes in U.S. organizations are most strongly affected by diversity and how those effects could be addressed.
  4. Use at least three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not quality as academic resources.

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.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Evaluate the forces that shape the organizational environment of a given company.

Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies

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Select a publicly-traded company to research. Evaluate its human  resource (HR) and business strategy, HR department job positions, and  ways it markets its company regarding human capital. The following are  some of the company websites that provide this information:

In addition, refer to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website, which identifies detailed roles for HRM personnel and offers you some insight into HRM positions.

Requirements

Write a 2 to 3 page paper in which you:

  • Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
  • Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
  • Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.
  • Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
  • Propose three ways that the company can increase diversity.