Human Resources Case Studies

Assignment: Human Resources Case Studies

Have you ever thought about the importance of having not only the right people hired for the right positions but also aligning their skills sets to the overall business goals of the organization? Consider a simplified example: If a company wanted to hire someone to greet and assist customers, a candidate who is cheerful and has customer service experience would surely be hired over a candidate who has difficulty working with people. HR professionals still handle traditional processes such as benefits and hiring, but their evolving role as a shared decision maker in overall business strategy allows them to have a greater impact on organizational success. For example, if an HR professional shares leadership’s vision of how the company should shift direction within 5 years, he or she will be more keen to hire someone who has the skills to lead the company into the future, as opposed to hiring someone who could get the job done today but would be of little help as the company grows.
In this Assignment, you will respond to a set of questions on HR’s role and function within an organization. You will review case studies and identify how HR professionals contribute to an organization’s strategies.
To prepare for this Assignment:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the “Case 2-1 Strategy-Driven HR Management: Netflix, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Delivering Entertainment” PDF, which will be used to complete a component of this Assignment.
  • Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses as you compose your Assignment.
By Day 7

Submit your response to the following prompts.

  • Make a business case for why HR should share in the responsibility for decision making with the rest of organizational leadership. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
  • Describe at least one HR function that is the same in a traditional sense as it is in a contemporary sense. In other words, what is an HR aspect that has experienced little change over the years? Explain how at least one HR function has evolved from a traditional sense into a contemporary sense. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
  • Describe three skills that an HR professional should have to succeed in a contemporary HR role. Additionally, provide examples of how each skill can be demonstrated in an organization. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)

For the following four questions, refer to the “Case 2-1 Strategy-Driven HR Management: Netflix, A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Delivering Entertainment” PDF (also located in this week’s Learning Resources).

  • In what ways does HR add value to an organization? How might this value contribute to the organization sustaining its competitive advantage? Use specific examples from the Netflix case study and one or more references to another organization to support your answer. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
  • How does Netflix’s monitoring of its employees’ performance reflect the evolution of HR to 21st-century practices? In your answer, describe more traditional performance management practices as well as the contemporary ones Netflix uses. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
  • Based on the HR strategy presented in the Netflix case, what skills would an HR professional need to implement this strategy effectively? In your answer, be sure to address all four steps of the Netflix HR strategy. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
  • What is Netflix’s competitive strategy? What role did HR play in developing key components of Netflix’s competitive strategy? (150 words, or 2 paragraphs)

Human Resources Case Studies

Assignment: Human Resources Case Studies

Have you ever thought about the importance of having not only the right people hired for the right positions but also aligning their skills sets to the overall business goals of the organization? Consider a simplified example: If a company wanted to hire someone to greet and assist customers, a candidate who is cheerful and has customer service experience would surely be hired over a candidate who has difficulty working with people. HR professionals still handle traditional processes such as benefits and hiring, but their evolving role as a shared decision maker in overall business strategy allows them to have a greater impact on organizational success. For example, if an HR professional shares leadership’s vision of how the company should shift direction within 5 years, he or she will be more keen to hire someone who has the skills to lead the company into the future, as opposed to hiring someone who could get the job done today but would be of little help as the company grows.
In this Assignment, you will respond to a set of questions on HR’s role and function within an organization. You will review case studies and identify how HR professionals contribute to an organization’s strategies.
To prepare for this Assignment:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the “Case 2-1 Strategy-Driven HR Management: Netflix, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Delivering Entertainment” PDF, which will be used to complete a component of this Assignment.
  • Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses as you compose your Assignment.
By Day 7

Submit your response to the following prompts.

  • Make a business case for why HR should share in the responsibility for decision making with the rest of organizational leadership. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
  • Describe at least one HR function that is the same in a traditional sense as it is in a contemporary sense. In other words, what is an HR aspect that has experienced little change over the years? Explain how at least one HR function has evolved from a traditional sense into a contemporary sense. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
  • Describe three skills that an HR professional should have to succeed in a contemporary HR role. Additionally, provide examples of how each skill can be demonstrated in an organization. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)

For the following four questions, refer to the “Case 2-1 Strategy-Driven HR Management: Netflix, A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Delivering Entertainment” PDF (also located in this week’s Learning Resources).

  • In what ways does HR add value to an organization? How might this value contribute to the organization sustaining its competitive advantage? Use specific examples from the Netflix case study and one or more references to another organization to support your answer. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
  • How does Netflix’s monitoring of its employees’ performance reflect the evolution of HR to 21st-century practices? In your answer, describe more traditional performance management practices as well as the contemporary ones Netflix uses. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
  • Based on the HR strategy presented in the Netflix case, what skills would an HR professional need to implement this strategy effectively? In your answer, be sure to address all four steps of the Netflix HR strategy. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
  • What is Netflix’s competitive strategy? What role did HR play in developing key components of Netflix’s competitive strategy? (150 words, or 2 paragraphs)

Human Resource Management Methods

Instructions
Imagine that you are a director of performance management. With this role in mind, briefly compare and contrast the traditional annual evaluation method of performance appraisals with the new real-time feedback coaching format. State which method you support, and explain why. How do you think Frederick W. Taylor would respond to the real-time feedback coaching system? Explain. 
Be sure to follow the guidelines below. 
· Your paper should be at least three pages in length (not counting the title page and reference page). 
· Writing should include proper grammar, sentence structure, and writing mechanics. 
· Organization should be logical, clear, and appropriate. 
· You should provide strong evidence of critical thinking. 
· Paragraphs should contain strong topic sentences. 
· The essay should begin with an introduction to the topic. 
· You should make use of logical transitions. 
· You must find at least two additional references in addition to any of the required readings that you use for a total of five references.
 
· All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format. 
· Your paper should be formatted in accordance to APA format. 
HELPFUL TOOLS: All videos are located on YouTube under these titles
MHR 6451 – Bad performance evaluation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/63YNQxI4PIo
MHR 6451 – Good performance evaluation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/cZtVR3DvZ4o
Evaluating performance [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/FBZ-THXh35E?list=PL08sf8iXqZn7ewFt0ZxJuaUug7MIG1KEr
Some readings are located below (must still have two other references) as well as on the proper way to write and cite the paper.

Human Resource Management Methods

Instructions
Imagine that you are a director of performance management. With this role in mind, briefly compare and contrast the traditional annual evaluation method of performance appraisals with the new real-time feedback coaching format. State which method you support, and explain why. How do you think Frederick W. Taylor would respond to the real-time feedback coaching system? Explain. 
Be sure to follow the guidelines below. 
· Your paper should be at least three pages in length (not counting the title page and reference page). 
· Writing should include proper grammar, sentence structure, and writing mechanics. 
· Organization should be logical, clear, and appropriate. 
· You should provide strong evidence of critical thinking. 
· Paragraphs should contain strong topic sentences. 
· The essay should begin with an introduction to the topic. 
· You should make use of logical transitions. 
· You must find at least two additional references in addition to any of the required readings that you use for a total of five references.
 
· All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format. 
· Your paper should be formatted in accordance to APA format. 
HELPFUL TOOLS: All videos are located on YouTube under these titles
MHR 6451 – Bad performance evaluation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/63YNQxI4PIo
MHR 6451 – Good performance evaluation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/cZtVR3DvZ4o
Evaluating performance [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/FBZ-THXh35E?list=PL08sf8iXqZn7ewFt0ZxJuaUug7MIG1KEr
Some readings are located below (must still have two other references) as well as on the proper way to write and cite the paper.

Human Resource Management Methods

Instructions
Imagine that you are a director of performance management. With this role in mind, briefly compare and contrast the traditional annual evaluation method of performance appraisals with the new real-time feedback coaching format. State which method you support, and explain why. How do you think Frederick W. Taylor would respond to the real-time feedback coaching system? Explain. 
Be sure to follow the guidelines below. 
· Your paper should be at least three pages in length (not counting the title page and reference page). 
· Writing should include proper grammar, sentence structure, and writing mechanics. 
· Organization should be logical, clear, and appropriate. 
· You should provide strong evidence of critical thinking. 
· Paragraphs should contain strong topic sentences. 
· The essay should begin with an introduction to the topic. 
· You should make use of logical transitions. 
· You must find at least two additional references in addition to any of the required readings that you use for a total of five references.
 
· All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format. 
· Your paper should be formatted in accordance to APA format. 
HELPFUL TOOLS: All videos are located on YouTube under these titles
MHR 6451 – Bad performance evaluation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/63YNQxI4PIo
MHR 6451 – Good performance evaluation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/cZtVR3DvZ4o
Evaluating performance [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/FBZ-THXh35E?list=PL08sf8iXqZn7ewFt0ZxJuaUug7MIG1KEr
Some readings are located below (must still have two other references) as well as on the proper way to write and cite the paper.

Training – Human resource management (HRM)

Training is not just about team building classes and fire safety, but plays a vital role in our “strategic” plan as contemporary HRM. We exercise three categories of, “development activities, training; education , and staff development.” (225) Job training, “includes understanding concepts and theories and increases self-awareness of ones own personal attributes perceptions and attitudes and ways of thinking.” (329) As a contemporary HRM, training employees to help them become better at their jobs, is what makes our jobs and the reason we love what we do. Cutting the training area can become crucial for the business, and employees. I mean, “how can an employee honestly do their job without first learning how the job should be done?” In my opinion, I feel like no one is capable of walking into a business knowing how they should work within that company and/or business. You must first be taught (trained). Just as immigrants are growing in companies, who will train them? Diversity training is one of the biggest developments challenges for public employees in accommodating administrative processes and human relations to differences in culture and ethnicity. You will need someone to train these immigrants, as well as everyone else. No one will automatically know how a company works unless they are taught, training will encourage employees to want to do better at what they do.

Training – Human resource management (HRM)

Training is not just about team building classes and fire safety, but plays a vital role in our “strategic” plan as contemporary HRM. We exercise three categories of, “development activities, training; education , and staff development.” (225) Job training, “includes understanding concepts and theories and increases self-awareness of ones own personal attributes perceptions and attitudes and ways of thinking.” (329) As a contemporary HRM, training employees to help them become better at their jobs, is what makes our jobs and the reason we love what we do. Cutting the training area can become crucial for the business, and employees. I mean, “how can an employee honestly do their job without first learning how the job should be done?” In my opinion, I feel like no one is capable of walking into a business knowing how they should work within that company and/or business. You must first be taught (trained). Just as immigrants are growing in companies, who will train them? Diversity training is one of the biggest developments challenges for public employees in accommodating administrative processes and human relations to differences in culture and ethnicity. You will need someone to train these immigrants, as well as everyone else. No one will automatically know how a company works unless they are taught, training will encourage employees to want to do better at what they do.

Human Resource Management – talent management

Discuss what talent management is and why it is a consideration addressed by a growing number of employers. in 500 words

Human Resource Management – talent management

Discuss what talent management is and why it is a consideration addressed by a growing number of employers. in 500 words

Human Resource Management – talent management

Discuss what talent management is and why it is a consideration addressed by a growing number of employers. in 500 words