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Whether a crisis or disaster is natural or man-made, effective communication strategies are needed no matter where it occurs. A great deal was learned about communication issues in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. After this disaster, thousands of residents in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana were without roads, electricity, or cell phone towers. Because of this, creative means of communication, both inside and outside the region, were needed. Agencies with satellite phones had no difficulty, but for most survivors this was not a possibility—it was difficult to make phone calls both outside and inside the region. One means of communicating, however, was successful for many—text messaging. But, of course, this required a digital phone with texting capability, which not all had access to. In order to reach survivors who did not have this capability, four-wheel drive vehicles or trucks were necessary because roads and bridges were destroyed. Transportation became a significant element for communication.

Other less intense crises present communication issues as well. All crises involve an organizational plan that outlines how to communicate decisions and how to respond to the crisis. Media is almost always present, and they require communication that is rapid and accurate. Coombs (Crandall, Parnell, and Spillan, 2010) identifies uses of communication strategies for the various stages and types of disasters.

Note: Hurricane Katrina is referenced many times in this course because so much was learned from mistakes made during and after that crisis. Crisis responders and those in charge of planning for crises learn from each and every incidence. For example, being sure to look out for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, is now a priority because 13,000 died during an extreme heat wave in France in August 2003. Every crisis and/or disaster offers an opportunity to reevaluate what worked and what needs improvement for the next incidence.

To prepare for this assignment:

• Review Chapters 7 and 8 in your course text, Crisis Management in the New Strategy Landscape, paying particular attention to the different considerations that should be taken during the beginning, middle, and end of a crisis. Also focus on the methods of establishing communications with various populations during a crisis.
• Review Chapter 6 in your course text, Crisis Intervention Strategies, and focus on how the telephone and the internet can be utilized as alternative forms of communication during a crisis.
• Review the article, “The Northridge Earthquake: Community-Based Approaches to Unmet Recovery Needs.” Focus on populations whose needs were not met and think about how various communication strategies and community organizations might have resolved those unmet needs.
• Review the article, “Natural Disasters that Reveal Cracks in Our Social Foundation,” and pay particular attention to suggestions and considerations for crisis planning.
• Review the article, “Crisis Management in Real Time: How to Successfully Plan for and Respond to a Crisis,” and think about the role of crisis communication plans and crisis management teams in the management of a crisis.

The assignment: (2–3 pages)

• Briefly describe alternative systems of and strategies for communication that might be used during a crisis when normal lines of communication are unavailable.
• Then evaluate which systems and/or strategies might be most effective and explain why.
• Briefly describe the vulnerable populations that may need to be reached during a crisis. Then explain potential strategies for reaching and communicating with these populations.

Please read and complete work in detail

Select one of the following case studies (located in your textbook):

Case 4-1: Walmart’s Everyday Hiring Strategy: Fueling Future Consumer Demand With Passion and Talent.

Case 4-2: Gauging Employment at Honeywell.

Case 5-1: Here a GM, There a GM, Everywhere a GM (Or so They Thought!).

Case 5-2: Trying to Build When Nobody Wants to Work.

Case 6-1: A Kink in Links of London’s Selection Process.

Case 6-2 Not Getting Face Time at Facebook—And Getting the Last Laugh!

Then complete the following: 

Add your opinion about the choices and decisions being made—if this was your company, would you make this choice?

What would you do differently?

You are strongly encouraged to make your initial post by the middle of each week so that you have plenty of time to respond to your classmates. 

Respond to the posts of at least two other learners. Compare your thoughts on designing a social media policy. Provide constructive feedback to your peers for improving their analyses.

What are the key considerations in designing a social media policy?

Some key considerations that should be taken into account when designing a social media policy are; what time goal of the policy is, what other policies are already in place, and what are the applicable legal regulations.  

What are the primary challenges and risks when formalizing a social media policy?

For my current organization, one of the primary challenges is that we are public employees.  “A public employee may not be fired or disciplined for engaging in “constitutionally protected” speech” (Johnson, 2019).  Another challenge that an organization faces when formalizing a social media policy is making sure the policy is clear and specific but doesn’t limit an employee’s right talk about conditions of employment.  

Who should be involved in the design and review of the final policy?

“Successful policy creation and/ or modification result from a collaborative, team effort. If records and information management personnel are developing the policy, they should elicit input into policy development from other stakeholder groups, including, but not limited to, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Marketing” (Keys for developing a social media policy, 2013).  In my organization, I would also add union leadership to the table as well. 

Topic 1: Methods of External Recruiting

Behavioral Care Center (BCC) is a 50-bed inpatient, mental health hospital. Recently, BCC has had shortages of staff that at times have restricted the hospital’s ability to admit patients. The most needed positions are RNs, LPNs, and direct patient care staff known as behavioral assistants (BAs). To have full coverage in the hospital, BCC needs to hire seven RNs, three LPNs, and six BAs.

The HR department posts openings on the hospital’s website and encourages staff to refer friends and family to apply. Representatives from the public relations department have attended several job fairs to encourage applicants to apply. These strategies have normally worked for BCC. However, recently the results have not been forthcoming and the shortages are increasingly more concerning. Consequently, to deal with this crisis a task force composed of department heads has been established. The role of the task force is to evaluate the recruitment situation and make recommendations.

Questions

1. What recruitment strategies should the task force consider?

2. How should BCC strategize to avoid staffing shortages in the future?

Using the ‘Find ArticlesLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.’ link on the UTS Library web page, locate and read the following article:

Lawler, E., Levenson, A., & Boudreau, J. (2004). HR metrics and analytics: use and impactLinks to an external site.. Human Resource Planning, 27(4), 27–35.

Once you have read the article explain the difference between efficiency, effectiveness, and impact metrics.

Your answer should be fully reference using the either APA or UTS Harvard referencing system and in total should be contained within approximately 200 words.

Continuing from the previous assignment, it is now important to  consider your approach to leading and managing your HR project. Tightly  structured projects tend to restrict cross-organizational communication.  As such, objectives originate at the top of the project and are  subdivided as they are passed down, resulting in little opportunity for  creative contributions. Effective leadership and managing of the project  can greatly improve communication and team contributions.

Instructions

Write a 5–6 page paper in which you:

1. Review and understand the types of project manager power  listed and defined in the textbook, select and define any two you feel  would be relevant to your current project, and explain why. Be specific.
2. Identify and briefly discuss a minimum of four outcomes  (possible issues) resulting from managing projects, and address how you  might resolve the issues. Be clear with your rationale.
3. Discuss some increased challenges a project manager may face  when leading virtual or global project teams. Recommend a few strategies  to deal with the challenges.
4. Identify and explain your overall plan for communication  management during the project. The plan must be comprehensive and at a  minimum address structure, purpose, method, and timing.

Conduct research and select a Fortune 500 company. In 750 words, examine their human resource management policies to include the following:

1.Discuss their strategic planning process to get the most talented employees

2. Examine the strategies that the management team uses for developing the staffing and recruitment policies.

3. Explain how the organization develops their training programs

4. Explain how the organization develops their appraisal and reward systems

5. Evaluate the challenges and recommendations to retain the best talents in the organization

Course Reflection

You have reached the end of this employment law course. Reflect on the knowledge and understanding that you have acquired in this course by addressing the following questions:

• Compare your knowledge of employment law from the beginning of this course to the end. What have been the most significant areas of learning for you?
• How will you use what you have learned from this course in your current or future professional work?

• What do you still have questions about, in relation to employment law?

Diversity is present in today’s workplace. To protect the rights of employees today, we have several equal employment laws. This is not only in the United States, but also around the world. For this assignment:

1. Present a situation that you, or someone you are familiar with, has faced related to diversity in the workplace.
2. Identify a federal law that protects the employee in that situation.
3. Determine how the organization should behave and how it can defend its actions in this situation.
4. Identify an international law that may protect that employee if the situation happens in that other country.
5. Determine how the organization should behave and how it can defend its actions in this situation.
6. Explain the similarities and differences between both laws.

Parameters

• The paper should be 2 full  pages, not including title and reference page
• Use 1″ margins (all around) and double space
• Use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12
• Use APA format

NO PLAGARISM!!!!