Research shows that many companies judge people as more “professional” or better “fits” based not only on their performance, but also their social identities and backgrounds. In some ways, of course, picking and rewarding those who “fit” with workplace culture is great. In other ways, it leads to greater occupational segregation and even discrimination. Reflect on the places you have worked. Based on your experience, […]

Provide a 3-4 page APA written paper describing five high level goals that you set for yourself this semester using the SMART method. Focus on professional and academic goals for this assignment. For each goal, provide an explanation of how the goal fits each of the SMART characteristics: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. The first paragraph (introduction) of your paper should be an overview of SMART goals and why this method is important (include at least […]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 1: Managing Human Resources (Noe et al., 2022), read the article An Attention-Based View of Strategic Human Resource Management (Links to an external site.) (Lee, S.-H., 2021), watch the video HR Basics: Human Resource Management (Links to an external site.), review the website SHRM (Links to an external site.), and read Future Insights: Top Trends Affecting the Workplace and the HR Profession According […]

This project involves researching and writing a short biography on Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa. Our text addresses many of the areas in the management and control of quality and provides a great amount of information on a number of different quality concepts. However, the authors only mention Dr. Ishikawa in passing. Just who is Kaoru Ishikawa? Prepare a 500-word biographical paper on Ishikawa, describing his contributions […]

The Federal government manages millions of acres of forest land across the country, but there are increasing pressures on the agencies to permit varying levels of commercial access to the timber, other resources, and the water flows. Should the government have an absolute prohibition on commercial access or should there be a working compromise with companies? From your ethical perspective, should government have an absolute […]

Additional Information: The presentation that Shawn made to the board was a success. You and he both believe that the overview he gave to this leadership group helped them see the challenges associated with the effective management of global human capital and the value of recognizing human capital as the most important asset that a company can have. John and the board gave every indication […]

Review the most current results of FORTUNE Magazine’s annual ranking of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2014/list/index.html   Explore the website of at least three of the companies noted. Develop a two to four page paper that addresses the following:    When reviewing the descriptions of the work environments, identify elements that appear to foster employee motivation and group cohesion among employees for each of your selections.   Relate your analysis to the […]

You are the Vice President of Human Resources and have been given six months to design and implement a Pay-for-Performance Incentive Reward Program for all employees, including senior management. Design and support your program knowing that it must seem fair and equitable to all employees and should provide proper motivation to achieve organizational goals. Also indicate what rewards will be given for what specific performance […]

NOTE: Remember the discussion board is an ongoing conversation and can not all be completed in one day/sitting.  Please refer to the discussion board rubric under syllabus/schedule content area of Bb for full details on the expectations of discussion board use. You must have an initial response to the following discussion questions along with at least two follow up responses to other postings.   Competing Through Technology:  […]

You have just attended a manager’s meeting about establishing self-directed, high-performing teams. The company is concerned because some of the managers are having success building self-directed, high-performing teams while others are not. A discussion occurred that identified the characteristics of the successful team building elements and compared them to those managers that have not been successful. This is a situation where those who are struggling […]