Module 1 discussion Are HRM’s Activities Strategic? Google Images CC license Please answer the questions below. Support your response with information from at least two reputable sources (library and/or web-based) and provide the full citations at the end. Use APA format for your references. Bring in your own personal experiences as applicable. 1. From your experiences working with and/or around HR department representatives are they performing as they should be and focusing on the right things? 2. What are some examples of activities where HR is a strategic partner with its organization? 3. Do examples come to mind where they have not been in line strategically? Subsequent Posts—Week 2 of the Module During the second week of the Module read through the posts by your peers and enter individual responses to at least two classmates’ posts. Bring in ideas/comments and/or research not previously mentioned by your peers. Cite your sources. Remember: To received full credit in this forum you need to post a minimum of three quality posts (your own initial post and responses to two classmates). If you borrow from other authors be sure to give them credit by citing sources. Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment: Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only) Quality of Responses to Classmates Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy Critical Thinking Timeliness Module 2 discussion Diversity and Inclusion In this discussion respond to the following questions: Select one of the companies listed on the Diversity Inc. list (See Module 2 Background The 2017 Diversity Inc. Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Retrieved from http://www.diversityinc.com/the-diversityinc-top-50-companies-for-diversity-2017/). Refer to that company by name. Research its diversity and inclusion initiatives. Compare and contrast the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts with those of your own organization or another one with which you are familiar. Discuss what one or both of these companies say formally about the importance of inclusion of diverse groups. Do you think they walk their talk? Why? Examine the EEO and/or affirmative action efforts of your own company or another one with which you are familiar. What does this company say formally about those efforts? Are those efforts the same or different than its diversity and inclusion efforts? Why? Support your initial response with information from at least two reputable sources (library and/or web-based) and provide the full citation at the end. Use APA format for your references. Subsequent Posts—Week 2 During the second week of the Module read through the posts by your peers and enter individual responses to at least two classmates’ posts. Bring in ideas/comments and/or research not previously mentioned by your peers. Cite your sources. Remember: To received full credit in this forum you need to post a minimum of three quality posts (your own initial post and responses to two classmates). If you borrow from other authors be sure to give them credit by citing sources. Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment: Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only) Quality of Responses to Classmates Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy Critical Thinking Timeliness Module 3 discussion Millennials in the Workplace We are hiring millennials now in the workplace. View Simon Sinek talking about the topic. Cross D. (2016). Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace. Retrieved from an episode of Inside Quest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hER0Qp6QJNU. Standard YouTube license. Discuss some of the comments made by Sinek. Are they a realistic appraisal of millennials? Bring in personal and professional examples. How should employers develop this talent group and maximize their performance contributions? Within your post support your response with information from at least two reputable sources (library and/or web-based) and provide the full citation at the end. Use APA format for your references. Subsequent Posts—Week 2 During the second week of the Module read through the posts by your peers and enter individual responses to at least two classmates’ posts. Bring in ideas/comments and/or research not previously mentioned by your peers. Cite your sources. 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). If you borrow from other authors be sure to give them credit by citing sources. Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment: Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only) Quality of Responses to Classmates Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy Critical Thinking Timeliness Module 4 discussion One Global Total Rewards Plan? First Post—Week 1 of the Module Google Images CC license Please respond to the following: When a large employer has locations in countries outside of the U.S. a standardized benefits program for all employees across the globe may be impractical and unsuccessful in achieving HR objectives. Discuss how culture and local practices affect the motivational aspects an employer is trying to achieve with a total rewards system. Within your post support your response with information from at least two reputable sources (library and/or web-based) and provide the full citation at the end. Use APA format for your references. Bring in your own personal experiences if applicable. Subsequent Posts—Week 2 of the Module During the second week of the Module read through posts by your peers and enter individual responses to at least two classmates’ posts. Bring in ideas/comments and/or research not previously mentioned by your peers. Cite your sources. Remember: To received full credit in this forum you need to post a minimum of three quality posts (your own initial post and responses to two classmates). If you borrow from other authors be sure to give them credit by citing sources. Your discussion contributions will be assessed on the criteria found in the grading rubric for this assignment: Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only) Quality of Responses to Classmates Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy Critical Thinking Timeliness Module 4 reflective discussion In the Module 4 Reflective Discussion please reflect on everything you have learned in this course by addressing the following: Paragraphs 1-3: Given the readings and assignments in the course identify and discuss three important concepts applicable to your work experience profession and/or career plans for the future. Describe how each applies. Paragraph 4: What part of the course (background materials assignments and so forth) helped to shape or reshape your perceptions of the role of HRM in the private sector? Note: No outside research or citations are needed with your four paragraphs to the Reflective Discussion. Also no responses to your peers’ posts are needed.
