Future Trends in HRM Trends

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Module 4 – SLP

FUTURE TRENDS IN HRM

The following is a list of some of suggested resources available in the Trident Online Library related to the HR field.

Academic Research

  • Journal of Applied Psychology
  • Personnel Psychology
  • Academy of Management Journal
  • The Academy of Management Review

Professional Journals

  • Harvard Business Review
  • International Journal of Human Resource Management
  • HRMagazine

Assignment

Select three articles (published within the past five years), each from different peer-reviewed academic journals/magazines. Find articles that specifically address the following:

  • Future HR trends. What main point(s) does each author make? Do you agree? Why or why not? Provide actual employer best practices in place now to meet the challenge of future HR trends. Also include the employers names.

In your 3-page submission (not counting the cover page or the References page), provide the citation to each peer-reviewed academic journal/magazine article and include the three sources in the Referencessection. Include an appropriate Introduction and Conclusion to your paper.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:

  • Assignment-Driven: Does the paper demonstrate mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way?
  • Critical Thinking: Does the submission demonstrate mastery conceptualizing the problem (topic) to address? Are viewpoints and assumptions analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated? Are conclusions logically presented with appropriate rationale?
  • Scholarly Writing: Does the submission demonstrate mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience?
  • Assignment Organization and References: Does the submission demonstrate mastery using relevant and quality sources to support ideas? Are in-text citations properly formatted?
  • Timeliness of Assignment: Is the assignment submitted on or before the due date

 

Corporate presentation based on a SWOT analysis

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In this assignment, you are to use the same corporation you selected for the assignments in Weeks 3, 6 and 8. You will prepare an executive level PowerPoint presentation that could be delivered to the board of directors.
Use any or all of the following resources to conduct research on the corporation:
The corporation’s website.
Public filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Filings & Forms page.
The Lexis Advance database.
Other credible sources. (The corporation’s annual report will often provide insights that other resources may not include.)
(Note: It is expected that you will also use your course textbook to complete the assignment.)

Instructions:
Use the Capstone Template [PPTX] to develop an 8-12 slide PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes and appropriate graphics. This presentation should be prepared for the board of directors of the corporation and is based only on your assignments from Weeks 3, 6, and 8, and the following:
Create a SWOT analysis for the company to determine its major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Based on the SWOT analysis, outline a strategy for the company to capitalize on its strengths and opportunities, and minimize its weaknesses and threats.
Discuss the various levels and types of strategies the firm may use to maximize its competitiveness and profitability.
Outline a communications plan the company could use to make the strategies you recommend above known to all stakeholders.
Assess efforts by the corporation to be a responsible (ethical) corporate citizen and the impact on the corporation’s bottom line. Provide specific examples to support your response.
Use three or more quality sources, including your textbook, to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. (Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources)
For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
Ensure all references are included on the sources list slide using SWS format.
For additional support, view the following LinkedIn Learning videos:
Start Quickly with a Theme or Template.
Add, Remove, or Rearrange Slides.
Adding Images.
Speaker Notes.
Note: Do not submit a recording or video of your presentation.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:
Develop a corporate presentation based on a SWOT analysis, strategies for maximizing competitiveness and profitability, a communications plan, and an assessment of efforts related to ethics.

SLP Written Communication Emphasized Level

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Module 3 – SLP
MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, AND REDUCTIONS IN FORCE
Assignment Overview
Signature Assignment: Written Communication, Emphasized Level
In this assignment, your written communication skills will be assessed. The Written Communication rubric will be useful for this purpose. In MGT302, they were assessed at the “introduced” level. In MGT407, written communication skills were assessed at the “reinforced” level. Finally, in MGT491, your written communication skills will be assessed at the “emphasized” level. The skills needed in these three assignments build on each other and offer you the opportunity to enhance and practice your written communication skills. The grading rubric for written communication at the undergraduate level has been developed to measure student success in meeting the MGT491 SLP 3 expectations. Rubrics for the other two courses are included in their respective assignments.
In this course, MGT491, you will demonstrate the skills you have been practicing in the previous courses in the BSHRM degree program: quantitative reasoning, information literacy, and written communications. Previously, in Module 1, you demonstrated your quantitative reasoning skills. Quantitative reasoning is your analysis of a given set of metrics. In the Module 3 Case assignment, you demonstrated your information literacy skills by finding and selecting the right high-quality sources for a specific topic. In the Module 3 SLP assignment, you will demonstrate your written communications skills. Written communication is how you take information and explain it logically while rationally defending your views on the information presented in an assignment.
The following is a list of suggested resources available in the Trident Online Library related to the HR field. Note that you are not required to use only these sources, although the ones you select to use must be found in the Trident Online Library databases.
Academic Research
• Journal of Applied Psychology
• Personnel Psychology
• Academy of Management Journal
• The Academy of Management Review
Professional Journals
• Harvard Business Review
• International Journal of Human Resource Management
• HRMagazine
SLP Assignment
For each SLP question below, select three articles (published within the past five years), each from different peer-reviewed academic journals/magazines. Find articles that specifically address the following:
1. Mergers & Acquisitions: What main point(s) about merging companies does the author make particularly relating to HRM? Do you agree? Why or why not?
2. Reduction in Force (RIF): What main point(s) about RIFs does the author make particularly relating to HRM? What steps can HRM take to prepare employees for a possible RIF?
In your 2-page submission (not counting the cover page), create a 2-sided flyer that HR department staff can give to each person laid off due to Mergers & Acquisitions or a Reduction-in-Force. Include both a cover page and reference page for this assignment. These can be a separate document from the flyer. Experiment with using Microsoft Publisher or its equivalent free program found online for the 2-page flyer (a tri-fold flyer might work best for you—you could then put the references on the middle back column). Keeping the seriousness of the topic in mind, use color, but keep the flyer business-like without flamboyance. Be selective and add pictures that reflect your message. If you use a tri-fold template in Word or Publisher, plan your layout first so that once it is folded everything is in the right place.
Written communication is not just about word selection and grammar. It is also about selecting the right information that sends the correct message to the receiver. Keep this in mind as you determine the message you want to send to your employees. Select the appropriate terminology and wording that provides your employees with an adequate amount of information to set them at ease regarding a potential reduction in force, merger, or an acquisition opportunity at your organization.
Upload your assignment to the appropriate Dropbox. Be sure to review your TurnItIn Originality report. If the score is over 15%, you may not be writing in your own words and you will need to contact your professor and arrange to revise and resubmit your assignment.
Citation and reference style instructions are available at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/.
Also see Trident University’s Introduction to APA.
You will find the following useful as you critique sources:
Herring, J. E. (2011). Chapter 3: Evaluating websites, Figure 3.1, p. 38. In Improving students’ web use and information literacy: a guide for teachers and teacher librarians. Facet Publishing. Available in the Trident Online Library, EBSCO eBook Collection.
Lack, C. W., & Rousseau, J. (2016). Chapter 4: What is critical thinking? In Critical thinking, science, and pseudoscience: Why we can’t trust our brains. Springer Publishing Company. Available in the Trident Online Library, EBSCO eBook Collection.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your submission will be assessed on the criteria found in the written communications grading rubric for this assignment:
• Context and purpose for writing
• Content
• Adherence to conventions in specific disciplines
• Sources of evidence
• Syntax control and mechanics
• Timeliness

MERGERS ACQUISITIONS AND REDUCTIONS IN FORCE

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MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, AND REDUCTIONS IN FORCE
Information Literacy, Emphasized Level
In this assignment, your information literacy skills will be assessed. The information literacy rubric will be useful for this purpose. In MGT407, information literacy skills were assessed at the “introduced” level. In MGT411, they were assessed at the “reinforced” level. Finally, in MGT491 your information literacy skills will be assessed at the “emphasized” level. The skills needed in these assignments build upon each other and aim to offer you the opportunity to enhance and practice your information literacy skills. The grading rubric for information literacy at the undergraduate level has been developed to measure student success in meeting the MGT411 Case 1 expectations. Rubrics for the other two courses are included in their respective assignments.
In this course, MGT491, you will demonstrate the skills you have been practicing in the previous courses in the BSHRM degree program: quantitative reasoning, information literacy, and written communications. Previously, in Module 1, you demonstrated your quantitative reasoning skills. Quantitative reasoning is your analysis of a given set of metrics. In this Module 3 Case assignment, you will demonstrate your information literacy skills by finding and selecting the right high-quality sources for a specific topic. In the Module 3 SLP assignment, you will demonstrate your written communications skills. Written communication is how you take information and explain it logically while rationally defending your views on the information presented in an assignment.
Case Assignment
For each Case question below, select three articles (published within the past five years), each from different peer-reviewed academic journals/magazines. [Utilize peer-reviewed academic journal/magazine publications you find through the Trident Online Library.] Find articles that specifically address the following questions regarding the impact of downsizing on the organization and its employees:
1. Why do firms downsize?
2. What are the consequences to a community when a firm downsizes?
3. Evaluate one example of an employer where downsizing was necessary and what its impact was on employees and business.
In your 5-page submission (not counting the cover page), briefly address the three questions about downsizing, then (in the same document) create a bibliography of the nine peer-reviewed academic journal articles that includes a properly formatted reference followed by not less than a half-page paragraph describing the article in your own words, repeating the process until all nine references are inserted and discussed.
Questions to address in your paragraphs include:
1. The main concept of this article is….
2. The article is important and adds to the current research literature on the concept because…
3. The article is valid for research on this topic because…
4. An area that will continue to add to the researchers’ work is…
5. I found the ______________ section of this article to be extremely interesting and would recommend this article to others researching in the HR/OB disciplines.
No reference page is needed for this assignment because the references are a part of the Bibliography. Please read the Grading Rubric for Information Literacy before submitting your paper. Submit the assignment by inserting it into the appropriate drop box by the due date and time.
Citation and reference style instructions are available at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/.
Also see Trident University’s Introduction to APA.
You will find the following useful as you critique sources:
Herring, J. E. (2011). Chapter 3: Evaluating websites, Figure 3.1, p. 38. In Improving students’ web use and information literacy: a guide for teachers and teacher librarians. Facet Publishing. Available in the Trident Online Library, EBSCO eBook Collection.
Lack, C. W., & Rousseau, J. (2016). Chapter 4: What is critical thinking? In Critical thinking, science, and pseudoscience: Why we can’t trust our brains. Springer Publishing Company. Available in the Trident Online Library, EBSCO eBook Collection.
Assignment Expectations
Your assignment submission should be 5 pages, and will be assessed on:
• Determine the extent of information needed
• Access the needed information
• Evaluate information and its sources critically
• Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
• Access and use information ethically and legally
• Timeliness

 

Read and Review Armstrong and Taylor Chapter

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Read and Review Armstrong and Taylor Chapter

After reading and viewing the background materials, (especially the Armstrong and Taylor chapter), address the following questions in 10-12 PowerPoint slides (not counting the cover slide and reference list slide). Be brief in words on the slides and insert everything you would say in the Comments/Notes section under the slides, not on the actual viewable slides. [Plan the presentation for an audience of adults working on an HRM undergraduate degree.]
Bring in at least two valid and reliable outside readings found in peer-reviewed journal articles in the Trident Online Library to support your response to each question. List the sources used at the end of your slide presentation; but cite your sources on the notes pages of the appropriate slides.
1. When should an organization recruit globally?
2. What are the advantages and challenges of traditional expatriate assignments, where employees are sent to another country to work and live for multiyear assignments? (This should be multiple slides.)
3. Explain the differences between geocentric, ethnocentric, polycentric, and regiocentric staffing policies. In what way do these terms relate to the concepts of diversity, inclusion, and equity? (This should be multiple slides.)
4. What is an example of a successful American multinational corporation? Why is it considered successful?
5. What is an example of an unsuccessful American multinational corporation? Why is it considered unsuccessful?
Assignment Expectations
Your presentation will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
• Assignment Requirements: Does the assignment directly answer each assignment question and follow assignment instructions closely?
• Critical Thinking: Were alternatives considered, with best answer/solution defended? Are arguments well developed and logical? Are responses easy to follow?
• Writing and Assignment Organization: Is scholarly vocabulary used? Are paragraphs coherent? Are there little to no errors in spelling or grammar? Is a clear and engaging style used?
• Use of Sources and Mechanics: Does the student demonstrate mastery formatting in-text citations and references? Are relevant and quality sources used to support compelling ideas? Do they convey understanding of the topic to shape the whole work?
• Timeliness of Assignment: Was the assignment submitted on or before the due date?

 

Article Review Strategic HR and international business

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Article Review Strategic HR and international business

The following is a list of some of suggested resources available in the Trident Online Library related to the HR field.
Academic Research
• Journal of Applied Psychology
• Personnel Psychology
• Academy of Management Journal
• The Academy of Management Review
Professional Journals
• Harvard Business Review
• International Journal of Human Resource Management
• HRMagazine
Assignment
Select three articles (published within the past five years), each from different peer-reviewed academic journals/magazines. Find articles that specifically address the following:
o Strategic HR and international business. What main point(s) about international business related to HRM goals and organizational strategy does each author make? Do you agree? Why or why not? Provide actual employer best global practices (and employer name).
In your 3-page submission (not counting the cover page or the References page), provide the citation to each peer-reviewed academic journal/magazine article and include the three sources in the Referencessection. Include an appropriate Introduction and Conclusion to your paper.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
• Assignment-Driven: Does the paper demonstrate mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way?
• Critical Thinking: Does the submission demonstrate mastery conceptualizing the problem (topic) to address? Are viewpoints and assumptions analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated? Are conclusions logically presented with appropriate rationale?
• Scholarly Writing: Does the submission demonstrate mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience?
• Assignment Organization and References: Does the submission demonstrate mastery using relevant and quality sources to support ideas? Are in-text citations properly formatted?
• Timeliness of Assignment: Is the assignment submitted on or before the due date?

 

Multinational HRM

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Discussion:
Before beginning this assignment, please review the Case Assignment as it relates to this Discussion Question assignment.
As organizations spread across the globe, managers increasingly address changes needed to their talent/employee management programs.

In the Case Assignment, you identified a multinational corporation that was not successful in creating a multinational presence. Now, take what you have learned in your readings and additional research about becoming a successful multinational corporation (MNC) and discuss at least three changes you would make in the international policy of the corporation.
Additional Key Elements of the Assignment:
First Post:
Please respond with at least 250 words to the above questions (there is a word counter in the text box).
Your Initial Post should occur in a timely manner (by midnight of the third day of the module for full timeliness points). Include the original questions along with your initial, informative post. Support your post with information from at least one high quality peer-reviewed reference found in the Trident Online Library and provide complete source information (so that your peers can find the article if they wish). Bring in your own personal experiences, as applicable.
Your Subsequent Posts:
Read through the responses by your peers and post responses of at least 100 words to at least two classmates’ posts. Your goal is to focus on adding new Introduce ideas/comments and/or research/readings not mentioned yet.
Remember—To receive full credit in this forum, you need to post a minimum of three quality posts (your own initial post, and responses to two classmates). Only one outside source is needed (in the initial post). But in any post, if you borrow ideas/information from other authors, give them credit for their work.
Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment:
• Assignment-driven criteria
• Critical thinking
• Writing mechanics and referencing
• Timeliness

 

Marriott International Bussiness Report

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Marriott International Bussiness Report

Report structure

Executive Summary (250 words) A suggested format would be to create an introduction which defines tourism marketing concepts. Tell the reader: a) the previews of the main points covered in the full report in the executive summary; b) introduce the aim of the report; and c) how information is presented.

Company Background (250 words) should describe the background of the company and the brief introduction of the company and services / products you have chosen.

External Analysis (500 words) should identify and discuss the micro/macro environment with particular attention to a) the identification of customers / consumers and analysis of their needs; b) analysis of the organisation’s competitive situation by using “Opportunities & Threats” or “PESTLE” Analysis models.

Internal Analysis (500 words) should identify and discuss an internal analysis focusing on the organisations capability to meet the needs of its customers by using one of the “Strengths & Weakness” or “Porter’s Five Force” models.

Ethical in business (250 words) should describe the measures adopted by the management of business venture in order to make ethics work in the organization and identify the ethical behaviour of business venture.

Future Development (250 words) should identify and discuss the issues raised by the audit and any actions you feel the organisation should be taking with regard to its future marketing activity by using appropriate marketing channel and ethical consideration.

This report will require to have a minimum of 15 different sources of referencing.

Business Report format & layout:

It is important that your report looks professional – you are, after all, in training for a profession. A typical business report uses the following format and layout:

• Use a clearly legible font and font size (Times New Roman is the most common font and 12 point is the most common size).
• Use 1.5 or double line spacing.
• Be consistent in how you format headings and subsection headings (e.g. font, font size, line spacing, sequenced numbering, number or bullet point style).
• Make sure any numbered sections or subsections, are sequential (e.g. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 etc.).
• Keep the space between paragraphs consistent.
• Make sure your spelling and grammar check software is turned on.
• Make sure your references are correctly formatted in the required style.

Brand Management expansion of the Fortnum and Mason brand globally

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Brand Management expansion of the Fortnum and Mason brand globally

Fortnum & Mason has approached you to work as an external branding consultant. You have been tasked with assessing options and providing recommendations for the expansion of the Fortnum & Mason brand all over the world.

Individual report task:

Address the following two questions:

1) Analyse Fortnum & Mason brand equity strategy using Keller (1993) CBBE Model.

2) Provide recommendation on brand equity strategy to support expansion into one new market of your choice and justify why you have proposed a particular approach

Additional Sources:

Keller textbook.

Fortnum and Mason website

Notes

All questions carry equal marks. Figures and diagrams are recommended to reflect you understanding.

Diversity is described as the full range of human similarities and the differences

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Diversity is described as the full range of human similarities and the differences

Diversity is described as the full range of human similarities and the differences in group affiliation including gender, race/ethnicity, social class, role within an organization, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, and other group identities. The demographics of the United States have changed dramatically in the past three decades and will continue to change. These changes are reflective in the patients we serve and our healthcare workforce. These changes are affecting the delivery of health services from both the patients and the employee’s perspective.

We may have an unconscious bias that affects the way we interact with others. Identify a theory that may explain why we treat people of certain genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and/or ages differently. Pick one dimension to explore in depth (i.e. race, ethnicity, country-of-origin, religion, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age). Explore if this is an issue in healthcare as it relates to quality-of-care, access-to-care, workforce, and leadership. Using theory and existing literature make a case as to why this is important for healthcare organizations to address and how we can address this issue in a diverse workforce. It is recommended that you address the issue of “diversity,” “equity,” and “inclusion” in your exploration of this issue.

Possible deliverables –

you do not have to address these, but these are just ideas in case you are stuck.

– Using current literature, describe the current environment as it relates to diversity in healthcare – How can we address unconscious biases and why is this important to the delivery of care?

– What are the ramifications of unconscious biases if these issues are not addressed?

– Can organizations be diverse but not inclusive? How can we address that?

– What are the barriers/facilitators to addressing these issues?

– Using established literature how can we effectively address these issues?

– How can organizations build open and supporting environments?

 

This assignment will require devoted inquiry, assimilation, reflection, and refinement in order to achieve the highest possible score. Research paper format – 2,500 words for BODY of the paper (about 10 pages double-spaced) (this excluding the reference page, abstract, and title page) Think of it as a professional white paper – addressing an issue in healthcare – grounded in theory (not your opinion) Proper use of grammar and spelling

Requirements 2,500 words for BODY OF THE PAPER APA Format ◦ 10 (minimum) or 40 (maximum) references, with at least 10 being from scholarly academic journals

 

Suggested Paper Layout

recommended that you include the following sections in your paper:

Title (Name, Student ID, Date, Paper Title)

Abstract (200 word (or less) synopsis / summary of paper)

Introduction (one-two paragraphs)

Body of Paper ◦

Review and Application of Theory (use sub-sections as you deem necessary – you need to provide enough detail that as the reader, I assume you are an expert in this area) ◦

You need to demonstrate a significant degree of knowledge regarding the theory and topic you choose. ◦

Recommend you review the existing literature to further explore that theory and how it has been applied

Discussion (Tie the theory back to the case problem)

Conclusion (one – three paragraphs)

References (APA style)

Now, with this assignment you have to select and fully explore a particular theory; the pros and cons; the evolution of the theory, and what the theory actually says. You need to put the theory and other literature in your own words; however, you must properly cite other’s work (otherwise it is plagiarism). Citing material simply gives credit to those individuals whose ideas you are using. You have to emphasize the theory that you chose and make that the center of your paper because in this class you are trying to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in this particular area. Additionally, this class is all about theory so, I want to make sure that you know how to use it properly. The use of a theory helps support your position and gives you credibility in what you write. Remember, this paper needs to be professional. Please make sure you check it for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Your paper must tell a story. You are writing about a particular issue…. utilizing a theory to explore it deeper….and drawing conclusions from the literature and your selected theory. Remember that you are writing it for others so you need to write in third person, so NO “I think…” or “my experience…

Use the issue that you are writing about as a springboard to dive into a particular theory. So, if you are writing about diversity, you may provide some current stats about the issue to show why this is an issue or important to address. Then use that to introduce your theory – as this will be the crux of your paper.

Address the issue in full, being absolutely certain to do so not as a layperson, but as a healthcare organizational behavior expert. Make sure to reference a particular theory and findings in scholarly peer-reviewed articles, etc. to justify your positions. Merely providing personal opinions which are unsupported is insufficient for this assignment.