Solved by a verified expert :Visit this foundation’s Web site, selecting the
“Complimentary Resources” tab and then the tabs listed below, reviewing content
available as these resources will be used during the course. Explore the
following tabs:
• Effective
Practice Guidelines: These are concise, research-based resources commonly used
by practicing human resources professionals.
• Executive
Briefings: These are excellent summaries of information on key human resource
topics and initiatives.
• Research
Reports: These are white papers examining contemporary human resources issues.
Step 2: Select a Company
Select a current company from this Web site to serve as the
focal point of research and analysis during this course. You must notify the
instructor of your choice of company by Tuesday of Week 2. You may NOT change
the company selected during the course.
Step 3: Web Site In-Depth Review
About Section
• Review
information on the company’s mission, core values, history, leadership, and
strategy.
• Review
the company’s history and examine its global presence in terms of production,
facilities, manpower and corporate social responsibility.
• Review
the company’s products or services, examining possible differences by
geographic region or subsidiary/division.
• Review
the company’s use of technology, examining possible differences by geographic
region, product, subsidiary/division, or functional department (marketing,
legal, information services, human resources, advertising, etc.).
• Review
the company’s human resources philosophy and examine the demographics of its
workforce, paying close attention to policies or practices relative to diversity,
affirmative action, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
Investor Relations Section
• Download
and read the most recent SEC Form 10K, Annual Report, focusing on the
Management Discussion and Analysis section and human capital related costs detailed
in the financial statements and related footnotes.
• Download
and read the most recent SEC Form DEF14A, Proxy Statement, focusing on
Executive Compensation, the Report of the Compensation Committee, and
compensation plans up for vote or ratification by shareholders, if any.
• Download
and read Press Releases published over past 24 months, noting strategic
initiatives that involve or affect human capital.
Careers Section
• Review
Careers Landing Page and examine content that communicates the company’s people
philosophy and shares insights on what it is like to work at the company.
• Review
the company’s approach to recruiting experienced hires, job positing process,
and college recruiting.
• Review
the company’s compensation philosophy and its approach to total rewards.
Step 3: Assessment of the Current Human Resources
Environment
Based on analysis of information obtained in Steps 1–3,
prepare a professionally written report assessing the current human resources
environment, suitable for presentation to the senior executives of the company.
Your report should present your assessment of the human resource management
topics listed below, indicating the impact of each on the company. The body of
the report should be 8–10 pages excluding title, references page(s), and any
appendices.
• Employee
Engagement Strategies
• Global
Talent Management
• Corporate
Social Responsibility
• Human
Resource Technology
• Employment
Law and Human Rights Issues
• Emerging
Trends in Human Resource Management
• Human
Capital Challenges in the 21st Century
• Best
Practices in Human Resource Management
References
Fortune 500 2014. (2015). Fortune. Retrieved from
http://fortune.com/fortune500/
SHRM Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.shrm.org/foundation
Please submit your assignment.
Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the
following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text,
Web resources, and all course materials.