strategic role of human resources

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Week One Discussion Questions: Strategic Role of Human Resources (Oct 21 – 27, 2020)

Available until Tuesday, October 27, 2020 11:59 PM EDT Must post first.Subscribe

Instructions:

After reading the assigned material for the week, post your original response to the questions by 11:59 PM EST Saturday and your responses to your colleagues by 11:59 PM EST Tuesday.  You want to include a minimum of 2 references from the classroom for each question/response. In addition, make at least two value added responses to your classmates. 

Discussion One:  Describe, in your own words (but using the course material provided):

a) What internal and external factors have influenced the Human Resource Management function over the past ten years toward serving in the role of a strategic partner or leader in the organization?  Discuss some positive and negative contextual influences that will continue to impact the HR function from today forward.

b) Explain what it means to be an effective HR strategic business partner. Why is it important for HR to be involved in all aspects of the strategic planning process? Discuss one example of a human resource management strategy that supports an organizational strategy.

c) What factors could be holding HR professionals back from serving in the strategic HR role? Share some ideas or strategies for enabling HR to be more successful toward working in a strategic capacity.

Be sure to provide the references for the sources of the information you used to inform your comments including the material provided in the classroom.

Discussion Two:  Application: After reading the case study about the organization HSS in the module included in this course for this week, do the following:

Write a memo to the CEO of HSS in which you justify HR’s role in drafting a strategic plan. The report should be written using language the CEO will understand and can relate. The document should be complete enough to convince the CEO of the importance of the HR function being part of the strategic plan at HSS.

It is important for you to locate and include academic sources (at least two) that support the content in the memo. You must show the reader that what you assert is accepted practice at other companies or organizations. You may use a word document if you like or provide your proposal in the content of your response window.

Strategy and Performance Management at DSM

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  • Using the stages from the performance management process, suggest  the key processes that DSM needs to provide within its system in order  to successfully link its key success factors (KSF). (See Exhibit 4 in  the XanEdu case pack.) Provide a rationale for your suggestions.
  • Select three drivers, and examine the central manner in which DSM  management has aligned its business strategies to performance  measurement.
  • Critique or defend DSM’s competitive advantage by using three of  the six assessment points from the textbook. Justify your response.
  • Use two external sources to support your responses. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Due Sunday by 1 pm

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 Please follow directions to receive all possible points!!

The introduction to your project should be at least one paragraph and should introduce the readers to the topic that you have chosen and why you are interested in researching that topic. Include an introductory sentence that draws readers into the subject matter of paper. (Prostitution)

The conclusion should be at least one paragraph and should wrap up what was covered in the paper.

BUS660 WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT

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The purpose of this assignment is to apply the motivation and job satisfaction theories to a specific situation. Describe the theories and key assumptions on what motivates people or makes them satisfied. Apply one of the theories to a specific situation related to motivation you have witnessed or experienced professionally.

In your paper:

  • Define each of the following major motivation and job satisfaction theories: need theories, individual differences, cognitive theories, situational theories, and job satisfaction.
  • Describe a specific situation in the workplace related to motivation and job satisfaction from your own professional experience and apply one of the theories to the situation.
  • Discuss how useful this theory is in explaining the lack of effort or the high performance of employees.
  • Provide examples of the advantages and disadvantages of this particular theory in explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction.

Your paper should be three to four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA 

Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies

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Instructions

Select a publicly-traded company to research. Evaluate its human resource (HR) and business strategy, HR department job positions, and ways it markets its company regarding human capital. The following are some of the company websites that provide this information:
Allstate: Human Resources Careers.
State Farm: Human Resources & Training Careers.
Ford: Careers.
Aruba Marriott Careers. (You can also search for other companies from the Marriott website.)
In addition, refer to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website, which identifies detailed roles for HRM personnel and offers you some insight into HRM positions.
Requirements
Write a 2 to 3 page paper in which you:
Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.
Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
Propose three ways that the company can increase diversity.
Use at least three high-quality academic resources in this assignment. Consider beginning with your course textbook and quality sources that can be found in the Strayer Library.

Strayer 1 paper

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There are three written assignments in the course, in which you will use the same organization to analyze the culture and make recommendations. It is essential you start to think about your company selection now.

Consider selecting a company for which you or a family member works. You might also choose a civic organization. To ensure your selection sets you up for success in all three assignments, be sure that your company:

  • Is one with which you are familiar and is one in which you have access to internal processes.
  • Has a true issue that need to be resolved.
  • Is one for which you can think of possible solutions to the issue that are realistic and enforceable.

Requirements

For this assignment, write a 1 page double-spaced paper in which you will discuss:

  • Your selected organization.
  • The issue you will be analyzing.
  • How the issue hinders organization efficiency.
  • This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.

Confidentiality:Since you will be addressing real issues in real organizations in your assignments, it is important to respect confidentiality. Feel free to use an alias for any company or individuals you might mention in your assignments. Remember that all discussions about these organization should only occur within this course and not be shared with people outside the course.

Strayer discussion

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1-2 paragraphs

apa format

references

Step 1 – Read the Information Below

Daniel Goleman, a psychologist, was the first to popularize the trait emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EI. Emotional intelligence is a person’s capacity to be aware of her or his emotions and feelings towards others to influence their thinking and actions. The four components of EI are:

  • Self-awareness: This is your ability to read your own emotions accurately to know how your actions or lack thereof affect others.
  • Self-management: This is your ability to control or regulate your emotions and act with integrity.
  • Social-awareness: Gives you the ability to understand the needs of others and show empathy towards them.
  • Relationship management: this is your ability to communicate clearly and convincingly, reduce conflict and build strong bonds.

Hr

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Respond to at least two other peers and compare and contrast what you learned about yourself with what others described. Provide relevant and appropriate feedback regarding the post and the learner’s ideas for further development.

Meyer and Meijers (2017) argue that leaders can be more effective when they understand their preferred style of leadership. As a leader having flexibility is important because a circumstance or situation may require the use of multiple leadership styles. One of the assessments had questions that focus on behaviors in a group setting and ask for a true or false response. A preferred style of leadership may involve a person’s strengths, which can be learned or natural ability. This is a comfortable place that the person should feel comfortable leading with. Daft (2018) points out that developing leadership qualities takes work including self-discovery and personal understanding.Other leadership styles may be more challenging or used less because a situation does not need that type of style applied. According to Daft (2018) leadership provides learning opportunities so people can expand their minds and abilities while they assume personal accountability. A leader will be presented with challenges and rise to the occasion with wisdom can prove influential.

               The Relational theories seems to fit me best, I tend to have a lot of positive interpersonal relationships, my background in organization communication has equipped me with a certain degree of skill that matches my outgoing personality. Daft (2018) describes how leaders build relationships through empowerment, leadership communication, team leadership, and embracing diversity. This model can impact my personal influence with stakeholders by being genuine and pleasant to be around while providing helpful information that relates to organizational goals. Personal relationships and boundaries are important for maintaining these relationships. Meyer and Meijers (2017) agree that leadership is relational, not positional.

References

Daft, R. L. (2018). The leadership experience (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage

Hr

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Respond to at least two other peers and compare and contrast what you learned about yourself with what others described. Provide relevant and appropriate feedback regarding the post and the learner’s ideas for further development.

  • Describe how  this model will guide your human resources leadership role 

I took the leadership orientation assessment and learned that I have more of an initiating structure than a consideration structure. The initiating structure is described ad the extent that a leader is task oriented as well as how they direct their subordinates’ work towards achieving goals (Daft, 2018). I only scored one point lower in consideration. Consideration looks what the extent that a leader cares about their subordinates, establishes trust, and respects their ideas and feelings (Daft, 2018). I tend to lead on a sliding scale with both of these. If I am with a group that need more direction I will fall more to the initiating structure, where as if I am with a group that does not need as much direction and that needs a little more in terms of personal relationships I will fall more towards consideration.

  • identify how this model can impact your influence skills with stakeholders outside of the human resources area. 

The leadership style assessment showed that I am equally task orientated and people oriented (Daft, 2018). I think that this will impact my influence skills with stake holders because I am able to adapt my leadership style based on the situation. I also think that this will impact my influence skills because it is suggested that a balance of concern for tasks and a concern for people is critical to have success in leadership long term. Stakeholders would be looking for someone that can be successful longer because it would not require them to spend as much money to replace leaders when they are no longer as effective. 

Daft, R. L. (2018). The leadership experience (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.

Assignment Wk3

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In your new role as chief human resources officer (CHRO) for a major  retail organization, you have been tasked by the CEO to conduct a  presentation to the management team on employment law awareness within  your first 30 days. The CEO informed you that under the previous CHRO,  the company was subject to legal action resulting from lack of knowledge  of employment law, which had unfavorable outcomes. Avoiding similar  experiences is a high priority, and your thorough presentation to the  management team is the first big step to success.

Instructions

Prepare a 15–20 slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:

  1. Include cover, agenda, conclusion, and reference list slides, all of which may count toward total slide count.
  2. Provide a 1–2 slide overview of employment law based on information found in Chapter 1 of Employment Law for Human Resource Practice.  Note: You may use your discretion to decide which information needs to  be addressed as long as your overview is descriptive and relevant.
  3. Include in the remaining slides the following required presentation information:     
    • Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong  bullet points highlighting a discussion on the roles of employees and  employers in terms of determining employment relationships.
    • Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong  bullet points highlighting a discussion on the concept of employment  discrimination.
    • Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong  bullet points highlighting a discussion on the types of discrimination.
    • Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong bullet points highlighting a discussion on retaliation.
  4. Go to Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library  to locate at least three quality academic resources for this  assignment. Note: You may only use the resources listed in the course  syllabus and those that are specifically provided by the instructor.

Important Notes: The number of words in the bullet  points is less important than the quality of the information. Detailed  information should be included in the presenter’s notes. Presentations  must have a businesslike, professional look.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For  assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing  Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your  professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Create a briefing on employment laws.