What is your understanding of contingency theory? 

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Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 350–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

This week, the discussion will focus on contingency theory. This theory has been most recognized by the work of Fiedler. Research the work of Fiedler on contingency theory, and respond to the following questions:

  • What is your understanding of contingency theory?
  • Why is authentic leadership important to contingency theory?
  • Describe the differences and similarities of path-goal theory, Blanchard’s      situational theory approach, and Fiedler’s contingency theory

In addition to addressing all requirements of the assignments, model answer includes the following:

  • Contingency theory is based on the premise that leaders      understand the situation in which that they would be most effective.      Authentic leadership requires a commitment to undertaking a journey to      better understand oneself and leadership style.
  • Your answers may vary. However, theories are measuring      different things. Where Blanchard is measuring the overall effectiveness      of a leader’s ability to address each situation with the style needed to      be successful, Fiedler is measuring where the leader is most effective and      states that a leader is not effective in every situation.
  • There are similarities in the approach of assessing a      situation and recognizing potential gaps in subordinates and then applying      the leadership that would fill those gaps. Path-goal theory focuses on 4      varieties of leadership that are different from situational theory:      directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented. Where      Blanchard focused on how situational theory provided the best leadership      for a specific situation, path-goal theory describes the influence on the      subordinates’ performance.
  • Path-goal theory includes motivational theory, which is      important but is not an emphasis on Blanchard’s situational leadership      theory.
  • If leaders want to be effective, they must be able to      give subordinates what they need to compensate for the gaps in      subordinates’ abilities (these gaps are found in the subordinates’      characteristics) and make changes based on the type of tasks. The goal is      to use the leadership style that best motivates the employee to be      effective in his or her job.

Additional Resources:

  • Bayan, Y. F. (2018). Application of path-goal      leadership theory and learning theory in A learning organization. Journal      of Applied Business Research, 34(1), 13-22.
  • Bickle, J. T. (2017). Developing Remote Training      Consultants as Leaders-Dialogic/Network Application of Path-Goal      Leadership Theory in Leadership Development. Performance Improvement,      56(9), 32–39.

Discuss the differences between an employee and an independent contractor.

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Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

  • Both employers and workers frequently misunderstand the difference between an employee and a contract worker. Discuss the differences between an employee and an independent contractor. Consider the legal and ethical considerations in misclassifying the worker. Do recent differing court decisions about Uber and Lyft drivers impact the classifications as to who is and who is not an employee.

Using this week’s course readings and supplemental readings, summarize (1-2 paragraphs) the importance of reviewing ROI for investments in human resources

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I need help writing an APA formatted analysis on cost savings regarding HR decision making processes.

** I will provide the Capsim Simulation login info for utilization of decisions and reports  

Part 1: Using this week’s course readings and supplemental readings, summarize (1-2 paragraphs) the importance of reviewing ROI for investments in human resources

Part 2: How much of a cost savings might you expect in the seventh year? What are the savings for all 6 years?  What are the Recruiting and Training costs? Would the total cost savings justify the necessary expenditures in recruiting and training made over time?

Part 3: Assume your turnover rate doubles and no increase in workforce size. Are the Recruitment and training costs still justified?

Locate an article from a scholarly journal or industry magazine about a specific arbitration case, involving a union or non-union, related to the topics introduced in Chapter 5 of your textbook.

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Locate an article from a scholarly journal or industry magazine about a specific arbitration case, involving a union or non-union, related to the topics introduced in Chapter 5 of your textbook. Some topics to consider, but not limited to, bargaining, negotiations, norms, and zone of possible agreement. The article must have been published in the past five years. The format for the article critique is as follows:

  • Article Title
  • Journal Name and Date
  • Key Points: (Five to seven key ideas from the article)
  • Summary: (Two to three paragraphs summarizing the article in your own words)
  • Personal Evaluation: (Two to three paragraphs highlighting the relevance of this article to your position or occupation, your agreement or disagreement with the author and/or findings, and any additional insights you may have.)

Note: The arbitration does not need to be one specifically related to your occupation. It can involve any job field

Your response must be a minimum of two pages. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format.

The aim of this task is to analyze a contemporary industrial relations issue using relevant theory.

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The aim of this task is to analyze a contemporary industrial relations issue using relevant theory.
Students will select a recent Australian case with implications for employment relations. Examples are:

  •  Australian Cricketers – ACA (2017)
  • Chemist Warehouse – NUW (2019)
  • DP World – MUA (ongoing)
  • Port Kembla Coal – CFMEU (2016-2019)
  • Alcoa – AWU (2017-2019)

Your Task

  1. Provide a brief history and context of the case. You should outline the nature of the issues, show the significance of the case, and the outcome of the bargaining or predictions of possible outcomes.
  2. Examine the views and positions of the different parties or actors in the case and how these relate to each other.
  3. Outline any relevant legal, political, social, economic or technological aspects to the issue and how these factors shape the issues.
  4. If you were a neutral consultant on the case, what solutions or policy recommendations would you put forward in order to safeguard both economic productivity and workers’ voice and welfare?
  5. Utilize relevant theory and literature to explain the underlying causes of the issues and possible solutions.

Length – 1500 words (excluding the reference list) (+/- 10%)

Where would you see yourself on the Situational Leadership map? 

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  • What is Situational Leadership? How can you/leaders use situational leadership in their daily activities to better their organization? How can Situational Leadership be used to develop employees throughout the organization?
  • Where would you see yourself on the Situational Leadership map? Do you think Situational Leadership would have a benefit to training other managers/leaders to help develop their skills within the organization?
  • Research articles on Situational Leadership and articulate the pros and cons of this leadership theory and practice.

On a practical and individual level, how can you become a self-leader through individual learning?

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  • Based on the readings describe how leadership empowerment can help an organization serve its customers better. What can you do personally from a leadership perspective to help the organization serve its customers better?
  • On a practical and individual level, how can you become a self-leader through individual learning? Based on the text, can you use the three skills of a self-leader to help your organization or team become more high-performing?

How could an organization measure the effectiveness of its pay-for-performance plan(s)?

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HR Headline: Pay for Performance Remains Controversial

“Pay for Performance” has made inroads in business, but has remained a hard sell in public school systems. There are some successful examples where teacher pay has been linked to student test scores. For example, in Minnesota, some districts have stopped giving automatic raises for seniority and base 60% of all pay increases on performance. In Denver, unions and school districts designed an incentive program where teachers receive bonuses for student achievement and for earning national teaching certificates. However, some plans have not worked. For example, Cincinnati teachers voted against a merit pay proposal and Philadelphia teachers gave their bonus checks to charity rather than cashing them. It appears that having teachers involved in planning the incentive system is one key factor to success. The same can be said for all incentive plans – if employees don’t buy into them, they will not work.

Your paper may be based on a business entity of your choosing from the public or private sector and must answer the following Research Questions:

1. How could an organization measure the effectiveness of its pay-for-performance plan(s)?

2. From an employee’s perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a pay-for-performance plan?

3. From an employer’s perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a pay-for-performance plan?

What is your experience with social change?

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Social Change Experience

What is your experience with social change?

Drawing on your readings on progress and degeneration, and considering D. B. Bury’s and Benedict Morel’s perspectives, describe your personal experience in defining social needs for change either progressively or in degeneration (social worsening) as a professional in your community.

Include the following in your discussion:

  • Identify the problem.
  • Explain how the problem was first identified.
  • Describe the population or individuals affected.
  • Identify what or who was responsible for responding to the need for change.
  • Explain whether the community, business, non-profit, or government agency was expected to implement social change policy.

Use a minimum of two references (and their associated citations in your discussion narrative), applying APA style.

Pay for Performance Remains Controversial

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HR Headline: Pay for Performance Remains Controversial

“Pay for Performance” has made inroads in business, but has remained a hard sell in public school systems. There are some successful examples where teacher pay has been linked to student test scores. For example, in Minnesota, some districts have stopped giving automatic raises for seniority and base 60% of all pay increases on performance. In Denver, unions and school districts designed an incentive program where teachers receive bonuses for student achievement and for earning national teaching certificates. However, some plans have not worked. For example, Cincinnati teachers voted against a merit pay proposal and Philadelphia teachers gave their bonus checks to charity rather than cashing them. It appears that having teachers involved in planning the incentive system is one key factor to success. The same can be said for all incentive plans – if employees don’t buy into them, they will not work.

Your paper may be based on a business entity of your choosing from the public or private sector and must answer the following Research Questions:

1. How could an organization measure the effectiveness of its pay-for-performance plan(s)?

2. From an employee’s perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a pay-for-performance plan?

3. From an employer’s perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a pay-for-performance plan?