Entries by Sarah Kaelo

Discuss the use of performance metrics.

Purpose:  Through the completion of the three-part Compensation Plan Project, students will create a compensation plan for a position in a hypothetical organization. To be effective, they will evaluate the strategic implications various compensation philosophies have on an organization. They will also analyze the various forms of employee benefits and the key components of constructing a […]

HR Development Programs and the Economic Environment

Supporting Lectures: Review the following lectures: HR Development Programs—Employee Value HR Development Programs and the Economic Environment Investing in Your Employees Discussion Questions Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “Doing Discussion Questions Right” and any specific instructions for this topic. Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at […]

Bloodborne pathogens & bacterial hazards in the workplace

 Generally, the Research Paper should review a topic, including a brief history, why it is relevant to Human Resources (and workplace safety/risk management in particular), and detail current best practices as related to the topic. You may also describe any relevant professional experiences. In your Research Paper, be certain to discuss how the core values […]

Determine how additional data will be collected regarding system needs.

Read the details of the Larson Property Management Company case scenario on pages 114–115 of the textbook. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Larson, and the Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Johnson, would like to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR functions, as well as reduce overall HR costs. Mr. Larson and Ms. Johnson would […]

Define your top three goals or objectives for the team-building activities for the scenario.

You have been asked to lead a ten-person team within your department. You know that several of these team members have not worked well together on previous group projects, so you have decided to put the team through a series of team-building activities. Select any one of the following starter bullet point sections. Review the important themes […]

Examine  the four approaches to job design or redesign

Scenario Assume  for this assignment that you are being highly considered for a  director-level HR management position for a best-in-class national  retailer. You are in the final phase of the interview process and must  respond to the interview panel regarding specific questions and  scenarios that will help them determine if you are a good fit […]

Individuals can experience trauma from public events at the national level or extremely private ones at the interpersonal level.

Individuals can experience trauma from public events at the national level or extremely private ones at the interpersonal level. In this Discussion, you analyze these two types of trauma, describing potential interventions and their effectiveness. To prepare: Read the DSM-5 section on trauma and stressor-related disorders and review the Learning Resources on PTSD, disaster response, and […]