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Discussion: Millennials in the Workplace

We are hiring millennials now in the workplace. View Simon Sinek talking about the topic.

Crossman, D. (2016). Simon Sinek on millennials in the workplace [Video file]. Retrieved from .

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. 

Discussion: Is Economics Relevant to Human Resource Management?

Week 1: HRM is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in business. Business leaders are calling for HR professionals who understand how economics affects the attracting, motivating, developing, and retaining of top talent. Choose one of the concepts introduced in this module (except the law of diminishing returns) and explain how knowledge of this principle can improve human resource management in organizations. Give an example from your own experience if possible.

Week 2: Comment on any of the following questions. Quality and engagement with other students is more important than quantity.

1. Do you think HRM departments do a good job of incorporating economic principles into their decision-making? Your answer should have more depth than a simple yes or no.
2. Are there HR problems or issues that economics is not capable of addressing? Give examples.
3. What economic principles covered in this module might not be applicable to managing a diverse workforce? (Both domestic diversity as well as foreign nationals working in U.S. companies.) Why?
4. In your opinion, does applying any of these economic principles create ethical problems?

What are some of the characteristics of a leader who implements the transformational theory into the workplace?

Explain the merits and disadvantages of situational leadership styles. Is it a good idea to shift leadership approaches or not?

Both questions should be 200 words in length.

We have all had training experiences that we would rather forget. Have you ever:

• Had someone blow off your questions saying, “It’s easy. You will figure it out,” when, unfortunately, you did not “figure it out”?
• Been waited on by someone wearing a “trainee” badge who struggled to assist you while there was no trainer in sight?
• Attended a training program in which you could not read the slides or hear the presenter?
• Been trained by an expert who went so fast you could not ask any questions along the way?

Describe your worst training experience and then discuss what you think are the three most significant issues that would make training ineffective or a bad experience for the trainee. Describe why you think these are the biggest problems. What could you do to correct these issues in a training program?

Chapter 2, Stone, Raymond J. 2017. Human Resources Management (9th ed.). Milton, QLD: John Wiley & Sons (ISBN/ISSN: 9781118681060)

Greer, Charles R., and Meghna Virick. 2008 “Diverse succession planning: Lessons from the industry leaders.” Human Resource Management 47, 2: 351-367.

Chapter 2, Stone, Raymoond. 2017. Managing Human Resources Management (9th ed.). Milton, QLD: John Wiley & Sons 

Chapter 2, Stone, Raymoond. 2017. Managing Human Resources Management (9th ed.). Milton, QLD: John Wiley & Sons 

Chapter 9, Stone, Raymond J. 2017. Human Resource Management. 9th ed. Milton, QLD: John Wiley & Sons

Reference chapters 12 & 13 (Stone, Raymond J. 2017) 

Chapter 9, Stone, Raymond J. 2017. Human Resource Management. 9th ed. Milton, QLD: John Wiley & Sons

Activity 1: Informative Speech

First, you want to write a short informative speech, just two pages long, using any one of the following speech types: (1) explanation, (2) report, (3) description, or (4) demonstration. You want to draw on the concepts in Chapter 13 (Attached) to guide your efforts. Post your speech text in the discussion thread area. Then develop and record a brief summary of your speech ideas. The system allows for 1 minute audio files so plan accordingly. 

Activity 2: Persuasive Speech

First, you want to write a short persuasive speech, just two pages long, using any one of the following five speech types: (1) stimulate, (2) convince, (3) call to action, (4) increase consideration, or (5) develop tolerance of alternate perspectives. Use the Principles of Persuasion in Chapter 14 (Attached) to develop your speech. Post your speech text in the discussion thread area. Then develop and record a brief summary of your speech ideas. The system allows for 1 minute audio files so plan accordingly.

To Create An Audio Response:

Once youve posted AND SAVED your speech text in the discussion thread area, click on the Add Attachments link on the bottom of the screen.   Click on the Record Audio option. A prompt asking if you agree to allow Flash to run on your computer. Click the ALLOW radial button. Once youre ready to record, simply click the RED square button and the system begins to record. Hit the same RED square button to stop recording.

To listen to your speech, press the GREEN play button. Once you are satisfied with your speech, click on the Save button and the system will post your .wav file. To listen to a wav file, simply click on the file.

Identify and describe three risk identification techniques. What are some of the benefits of each technique?

The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to project management. This does not mean blogs or websites. This source should be a published article in a scholarly journal (Journal of Project Management) or a professional journal (such as PMI’s Project Management Journal). This source should provide substance and not just be mentioned briefly to fulfill this criteria. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not use quotes. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.

 Reflect on the assigned readings for Week 6 and then type a two page paper regarding what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.  Define and describe what you thought was worthy of your understanding in half a page, and then explain why you felt it was important, how you will use it, and/or how important it is in project management.   After submitting your two page paper as an initial post in the “Reflection and Discussion Forum,” then type at least two peer replies in response to your classmates posts (200 word minimum each). 

Instructions

Part I – Biographic Information

Communicate what you’d like your instructor to know about you.

Part II – Connect to the Material Well Address This Semester

Review the topics we will cover this semester. Choose from the following 2 options:

Ask yourself: Have you or someone you know personally had an experience associated with one of the topics well address this semester? Briefly explain the situation and offer your opinion on the situation or outcome.

Choose a topic of interest associated with course content. Engage in a web search about the topic. Briefly explain why you chose the topic and your reaction to the material you found online about the topic.

The assignment should be 500 words or less.

Expectations

Indication of excellence:

Part I: Content of introduction is clear. (5 points 5%)

Part II: High quality explanation of experience associated with a course topic. Content must be associated with one of the topics addressed in the course.

(45 points 65%)

Opinion Statement: Opinion statements on chosen topic indicates a high level of reflection and critical thought. (20 points 30%)

The topic that i choose is: Race  & Color Discrimination

Ethics and the Global Economy”  Please respond to the following:

• From the case study, examine HRs role in ensuring that organizations comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the United Kingdom Bribery Act. Determine what you believe to be HRs biggest challenge in ensuring compliance with the FCPA and U.K. Bribery Act and suggest one (1) action that HR departments can take to address this challenge.
• Examine two (2) of the major HR ethical issues multinational corporations face when operating globally. Recommend two (2) preventative actions that HR departments can take in order to lessen the occurrence of these ethical issues. Provide a rationale for your response.

I must have ORIGINAL work and up to date REFERENCES…PLEASE

Assignment 3: Recruiting, Selection, and Training

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research a company for whom you would like to work. Focus your research on the selected companys approach to recruiting, selecting, training, and managing its workers.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Briefly describe the company you researched.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the companys recruiting efforts and suggest two (2) recommendations for improvement.
3. Analyze the selection process of the company you researched and recommend two (2) areas for improvement.
4. Assess the effectiveness of human resource planning and performance management systems in general.
5. Determine the level of influence that training and talent management have on the labor force of the selected company.
6. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Assess the effectiveness of human resource planning and performance management systems.
• Explain how training and talent management contribute to an effective labor force.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in employee and labor relations.
• Write clearly and concisely about employee and labor relations using proper writing mechanics.