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AMP434 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
dq 1
This course contains a number of resources to
aid in student learning and success. Familiarize yourself with the following:
1. AMP-434 Course Overview
2. HRM Webliography
3. Scenario Generator
After examining these resources, do the
following:
From
the Scenario Generator, create your Scenario
Generator Report.
Attach
your Scenario Generator Reportto Module 1 DQ
1.
Describe
how the HRM Webliographymight be useful
in your current work situation, or in a position you hope to hold in the
future.
Ask any questions you might have about course
assignments and/or using the Scenario
Generator.
dq 2
Strategic human resource management (HRM) has
been defined as a consistent pattern of planned human resources activities and
deployments intended to enable an organization to meet its goals. Further,
strategic HRM, also consists of many components including aligning the
utilization of human resources with the mission, vision, values and culture of
the organization, as well as branding, competitive advantage, organizational
development, diversity management, organizational structure, and evidence-based
HRM.
Using resources, other than your textbook,
identify an organization that successfully implemented strategic HRM initiatives.
Present the initiatives and discuss the business strategies achieved as a
result of the initiatives.
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AMP434 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
dq 1
Identify an organizational-level goal that
would be incorporated into an annual business strategy (e.g., financial
performance, service, productivity, competitive advantage, innovation.).
Develop three organizational development strategies relating to HRM you would
utilize as a manager to support this goal. Create the goals utilizing SMART
(specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely) criteria,
specifically identifying how the goal will be measured using evidence-based
HRM.
dq 2
Access the Scenario
Generator.Create a scenario for Project 1: Strategic HRM Proposal. The
characteristics of this scenario should differ from the characteristics in your
Scenario Generator Report. Briefly compare and contrast these characteristics
with the characteristics in your Scenario Generator
Report.How would organizational strategy differ between the two
scenarios?
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AMP434 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
dq 1
Pre-employment testing can be an effective
tool in the selection of qualified candidates. Testing can include, but is not
limited to the following areas: personality, talent assessment, job task
proficiency and productivity, physical ability, drug testing, lie-detector
analysis, background checks, cognitive assessment, emotional intelligence,
credit checks, computer literacy, basic skills, and English proficiency. Select
three types of pre-employment testing and discuss the purpose, effectiveness in
the selection process, legal parameters for use of the testing, costs associated
with administration of the testing, and recommendation for the use of the
testing.
dq 2
Successful interviews are carefully planned
and executed events. Discuss the purpose and successful application of
different types of interview environments (traditional, panel or committee,
group, telephone, etc.) and questions (behavioral, situational, open-ended,
case studies, etc.). Include a discussion of how to avoid the use of illegal
interview questions.
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AMP434 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
Dq 1
The purpose of this discussion question is to
share with your classmates the nature of your Scenario Generator Report, and
for you to have the opportunity to compare ideas and understanding with your
colleagues.
Attach
a copy of your Scenario Generator Report.
Summarize
the general characteristics of your organization.
In
subsequent posts for Module 4, compare the characteristics of your
organization with that of your classmates.
Dq 2
Organizations can avoid investing in training
and development activities because it is difficult to quantify the ROI (return
on investment). As a manager who has identified a need for training and
development in your organization, develop a training and development proposal
to be presented to the leadership team. Include a brief overview of different
delivery methods for training and development, expected outcomes, and potential
return on investment. Include a citation for your research.
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AMP434 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
dq 1
Access the GCU Library. Locate a current and
reliable source of information on the performance management cycle. Discuss the
components of the performance management cycle and the frequency each component
is conducted over the course of an annual performance management cycle.
dq 2
Assume the role as the chair of the
Recognition and Rewards Committee for an organization of 50 employees. Prepare
a recommendation from your committee on how to allocate the $5,000 annual
budget to maximize employee engagement and motivation. (Hint: Don’t forget that
non-monetary means of recognition and rewards can be just as effective as
monetary means.)
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AMP434 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
dq 1
Discuss the components and purpose of types of
leaves-of-absence, including FMLA, military, personal, and sabbaticals. If the
leave type is mandated by law, discuss the employer responsibilities and
benefits to the employee.
dq 2
Managers share responsibility for employee
performance and have an active role to play in the performance management
cycle. Terminology that is often used to describe the actions of a manager in
the performance management cycle include coaching, counseling, corrective
action, progressive disciplinary plan, and termination. Define each of these
terms, the circumstances under which they are utilized, and their intended
purpose. You may also include a description of the terms and processes used by
your organization.
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AMP434 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
dq 1
Effective managers can successfully locate and
apply relevant human resources laws and regulations. The United States
Department of Labor website is an excellent source of reliable information.
Access the search box of the U.S. Department
of Labor website located at www.dol.gov.
Choose three laws from the list below to
research:
Family
and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA)
Consolidated
Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Fair
Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
Employment
Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
National
Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Uniformed
Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Sarbanes-Oxley
Act (See whistleblower protection provisions.)
For each of your three chosen laws, provide a
bulleted list of five or six relevant facts that you believe have significance
for line managers.
dq 2
Do you think there is a difference between
diversity management and affirmative action? Please provide an explanation for
your response.
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AMP434 Week 8 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 January
dq 1
Effective managers stay abreast of current HR
topics.
Some relevant issues facing today’s managers
include: global HRM, labor relations, social media, whistleblower rules,
e-HRM/self-service the knowledge economy, outsourcing pros and cons, managing
four different generations in the workforce, increasing age of the workforce,
employee privacy, the glass ceiling, implications of baby boomer retirements,
immigration, social responsibility, elder care, executive pay, and alternative
work arrangements.
Select three topics from the list above (or
choose other current topics that are not included). Research each topic. For
each of your three chosen topics, provide a bulleted list of four or five
relevant points that you believe have significance for line managers.
dq 2
Effective managers stay abreast of current HR
topics.
Some relevant issues facing today’s managers
include: global HRM, labor relations, social media, whistleblower rules,
e-HRM/self-service, moving from transactional to strategic HRM, the knowledge
economy, outsourcing pros and cons, managing four different generations in the
workforce, increasing age of the workforce, the glass ceiling, implications of
baby boomer retirements, immigration, social responsibility, elder care,
executive pay, and alternative work arrangements.
Select three topics from the list above (other
than the topics you researched in Module 8 DQ 1). Research each topic. For each
of your three chosen topics, provide a bulleted list of five or six relevant
facts that you believe have significance for line managers.
