Corporate ethics have been the focus of increased attention in recent years. Many companies have looked to their HR team to develop a comprehensive ethics policy.   You are tasked with developing an ethics policy for a jewelry company. After meeting with the CEO, you both agree the policy must cover the following: gifts from vendors, use of confidential information, and conflicts of interest. You take […]

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Strategic HRM is not just simply adopting “best practices” set by other organizations. In strategic HRM, the success of the organization rests upon long-term choices, such as how human resources are considered and deployed. In the “best-practice” approach to strategic HRM, the underlying assumption is that there is a set of HRM best practices that will generate increased performance for the organization. Scholars disagree whether […]

This week, you will conclude your team assignment by evaluating your team’s effectiveness and assessing your leadership skills. You should bring together all of the insights that you have gained while studying in the course and while completing the weekly final assignments. On the basis of your readings and lectures, answer the following questions: •How effective have change initiatives been in the team? Is the […]

Now it is time to elaborate on the rest of the marketing plan for the new product. Be specific. Make sure that all of the pieces of your plan are consistent with each other and are designed to meet the needs and wants of your target customers.   Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with […]

Sidney Park Health System is experiencing a shortage of coders. Over the past five years, there has been a 30% vacancy rate for coders throughout the main hospital and satellite clinics within the healthcare system. The backlog and vacant positions has created an issue related to unbilled revenue, overworked coders and extended work hours and schedules. It is estimated that there is an annual loss […]

Assignment 2: Analyzing the Policy  Due Week 6 and worth 175 points     Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:  1.      Write a one-page summary of the policy, including the purpose, the context of the problem, and any recommendations or suggestions from the policy to address the problem. (Use your summary skills to keep this to one page.)   2.      Explain who all […]

 I would like to ask the class what you think the differences between employee development and training are, if any? I heard a good analogy once that compared the two, which said, “training teaches you how to fish but employee development teaches you have to be a pro fisherman!” Employee development is one of the most vital elements for any organization who wants to grow and […]

Communication is always an issue for people because no one likes being shut out of information or feel like they are not included in important facts. Business is all about communication and the need to communicate on a positive and as close to equal level as possible. Transparent communication is one method of communication that is used in many companies because it allows an entire […]

 Performance appraisals are a vital element of any business to the overall development of employees and the company itself. However, this practice must be performed consistently or it may not be taken seriously from employees. Please note that performance appraisals should never be used as a punishment or portrayed as a way to reprimand employees. These appraisals should always be used to help increase the level of […]