Population health aims to improve the health of a specific population. This week you will select a population either from where you work or intern, or one from your community. In a 1-2 page paper identify the population you have selected. Describe the characteristics of the population. These characteristics could include age, gender, ethnicity, health practices, health status, and/or socio-economic status. Be sure to format […]

The course project relates to the compensation and benefit strategy of an organization. Students will select an organization that is experiencing challenges with its compensation and/or benefit program. Some examples where challenges exist within the organization’s compensation and benefit plan could include a high rate of employee turnover, an inability to recruit talented employees due to lack of proper compensation, an inability to fund an […]

As the newly hired human resources (HR) manager for a jewelry store, you have placed your initial focus on the areas of staffing and training development. During your organizational analysis, you discovered the following with regard to staffing and training:  •Line managers are currently handling the recruiting and staffing functions. Each manager tends to follow different hiring practices. Some of the managers are reluctant to […]

So, have you picked out your favorite mountain, rock, earthquake site, or cave to explore for your course geology project?   Several possibilities for exploration must be stirring in your mind. Your final choice of topic is not due until next week – so you have time. This week, all you need to do is write a brief paragraph describing your thoughts about possible topic areas […]

 In the non-union facility where you work in a human resources (HR) role, there have been rumors of union-organizing activity. There are numerous reports of e-mails to hourly employees at their work e-mail addresses seeking support for union representation. Pamphlets detailing “workers’ rights” and suggesting that voting in a union will increase pay and benefits have been distributed in various areas of the facility and […]

Morale is sinking over rumors that high-technology assets, systems, and procedures could displace some positions in the company. A couple of employees have been talking to other employees about trying to bring in a union to protect their jobs. Loyal employees are torn and distressed, and younger generation employees seem excited about it. Smith’s very concerned because the company has managed to stay union-free since […]

Human Resources staff and all of management are tasked with retention of staff. Turnover is costly. Some managers are natural retention experts; others need help. Most of all, managers need to become conscious of their critical role in retaining talented employees. They need to be held accountable for building a culture of retention in their departments. HR has to lead retention efforts by making managers […]

Final Project  In the first two written assignments, you selected one vulnerable population in need of a new program or service in your community.  In this project, you will finalize the research that allows you to understand elements that go into designing and launching a community service.  The Final Project will be written using a persuasive tone, such that you would be able to present […]

You have recently been appointed head of human resources and are now in charge of managing a small team. Your next project is to revamp the compensation and benefits package employees are receiving at your company. Design a plan for the human resource project without the use of MS Project or similar software. Note: You will have to make assumptions or create fictitious data for […]

 Students will identify a leader from history or current day. Describe the leader’s style and how he or she impacts others. Using leadership research, apply a leadership theory to explain his or her style. What are the strengths of the theory, give specific examples of how the strengths impact the leader’s success.  What are the weaknesses and blind spots of the style? Give specific examples. […]