Persuasive Essay (Compensation Management)

 

Persuasive Essay

Many people today believe that U.S. executives are paid too much while others believe that the size of their compensation packages are justified. For this assignment, you will choose which side of the argument you believe to be true, and you will try to persuade your readers to agree with your position.

Please utilize at least three sources, one of which can be your textbook. The Business Source Complete database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin searching for sources. Make sure that all sources are cited and referenced utilizing proper APA formatting.

Your persuasive essay should be a minimum of two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages.

CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATION

Assignment Overview

For this Case study, we will be looking at a fictional case of a manager caught between a rock and hard place. Nick Cunningham is a manager at Synergon, a high-powered company involved in purchasing poorly managed companies and then restructuring them to become more profitable. However, Synergon has now purchased Beauchamp, Becker, and Company, which is a well-managed and highly profitable company.

Nick is in an awkward position because he is in charge of managing this merger, but he also knows that the success of the merger is dependent on Beauchamp’s managing director and other top leaders remaining in their positions and continuing their solid work. However, Nick’s bosses are not known for taking a conciliatory approach towards companies they purchase and usually force major changes on any company that they acquire. Predictably, Nick is faced with a threat of retirement by Beauchamp’s managing director Julian Mansfield due to Synergon’s strict policies and approach.

Before beginning the Case Assignment, make sure you have thoroughly reviewed the tutorial and textbook readings from the background materials. Pay special attention to readings on causes of conflict, types of conflict, and conflict management styles. For this assignment you will need to apply concepts from the background materials to this fictional case.

Case Assignment

Once you have finished reviewing the background materials, take a look at this following article and think about how the concepts from the background materials apply to this fictional case:

Cliffe, S. (1999). Can This Merger Be Saved? Harvard Business Review, 77(1), 28-44. [EbscoHost]

Then write a 4- to 5-page paper addressing the following questions:

  1. Do you think this conflict that Nick Cunningham faces is functional or dysfunctional? Explain your reasoning, and cite Bauer and Erdogan (2011) or Luthans et al. (2015) in your answer.
  2. What is the source of this conflict? Use the terminology from Bauer and Erdogan (2011), or Luthans et al. (2015) in your answer. For example, is this conflict a result of relationship/interpersonal issues? Or from tasks/roles? Other?
  3. Of the five styles of conflict management discussed in Shearhouse (2011) or Bauer and Erdogan (2011) which one do you think would be the best approach for Nick Cunningham to take?
  4. What other advice would you give Nick Cunningham based on the concepts discussed in any of the background readings?

Assignment Expectations

  • Case Assignments are to be prepared in Microsoft Word and should be 4 to 5 pages in length, in addition to a cover page (course name and number, module number, session name, student name, and date prepared) and a reference list. The paper should be double-spaced, using 12 pt. type in the Times New Roman font. It should consist of a 2- or 3-sentence introduction, a body, and a 2- or 3-sentence conclusion and use Trident University International’s cover page. The reference list page must be in APA format.
  • Assignment content should include a brief introduction to the assignment, background information about the organization being studied, and discussion in terms of the concepts or theories being applied in the assignment.
  • Use headings and subheadings to improve presentation values.
  • Include both a References page and in-text citations. See the Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper, including pages 11-14 on in-text citations. Attention is to be given to citing sources of information in text as well as in the References page at the end of the paper. Citation and reference style instructions are available at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/ or at APAstyle.org.
  • Submit your report in the Case dropbox for this module on or before the date due, as indicated on the TLC Homepage.
  • Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. The paper should be written in the third person; this means words like “I,” “we,” and “you” are not appropriate. For more information, see Differences Between First and Third Person.

Performance Appraisal tool

 

Instructions

In this assignment, you will design a performance appraisal system. Research and compare at least three types of performance appraisal systems. Select one system that you will use to create a performance appraisal tool. 

  • Find peer-reviewed articles or use business journals/articles.
  • You must include a minimum requirement of 5 full pages of content (this does not include the title, abstract or reference pages) and 7-10 scholarly resources in APA format (refer to the APA manual for specific details) on the information researched from the article and your views as well.
  • You must also attach your performance appraisal tool as an appendix at the end of your paper in proper APA format.  
  • You must present full pages of content

Respond to the following:

 

  • If you were to become an expert in the field of benefits strategy, describe how you would acquaint yourself with the availability of new types of flexible benefits. Provide a rationale for your plan.

Discussion

Imagine that some of your colleagues mention using cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and reality therapy. Your colleagues continue to say that based on their experiences, they really like these therapies and that they appear to work. Your instincts also tell you that perhaps they might be helpful for your client in your case study. However, from Week 1, you recall that experiences and instincts as sources of knowledge are quite limited because they are biased. Instead, it is important to utilize existing research and data to support your choices of interventions. Theory helps inform the evidence-based practice process that should guide social workers’ practice.

In this Discussion, you examine the research related to a therapy based on cognitive or cognitive behavior theory to determine its effectiveness.

To prepare:

  • Recall the client from the case study you have been using in this course. You will apply your research for this Discussion to that client.
  • Select one therapy from the following: cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or reality therapy.
  • Conduct a search in the Walden Library for one peer-reviewed research study about the effectiveness of the therapy you selected.
    • Note: You must select a study that has not already been used by a colleague in the Discussion. Each student is required to identify a unique research study.
  • Remember when looking for studies to take into account your client’s age and developmental stage and presenting problem.

Post:

  • Provide the reference for the study you found using APA guidelines.
  • Briefly paraphrase, in 2 to 3 sentences, the methodological context (i.e., research method, how data was collected, and the instruments used) of the study and the findings.
  • Evaluate the findings in terms of its applicability or appropriateness for the client in your case study.
  • Determine whether you would use or not use the therapy you selected for the client in your selected case study (consider how culturally relevant it is, how aligned it is with social work ethics, etc.) and explain why.

Employment Law: Unit III Journal, Unit III PowerPoint Presentation, Unit IV Journal, Unit IV Scholarly Activity

Unit III Journal

Instructions

Discuss the Hardison case outlined in the textbook, pp. 211-213, and include whether you agree or disgree with the court’s ruling in this case. Describe reasonable accommodations. Support your decision, and discuss the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

Unit III PowerPoint Presentation

Instructions

Create a PowerPoint presentation that you might deliver to administration on the following topic: 

Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment 

In the presentation, you need to explain federally prohibited gender discrimination, sexual harassment in the workplace, and the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Also, discuss affirmative action plans your company may institute. The purpose of the presentation is to educate administration on prevention and detection of workplace discrimination. Provide a transcript of what you might say for each slide in the notes section. 

The PowerPoint should have at least 10 slides, not including a title slide with the title and your name and a reference slide(s) with five to seven references (citing at least two from the CSU Online Library). It should follow APA style for citing and referencing. 

See the CSU Writing Center’s tutorial linked below regarding PowerPoint Best Practices for assistance. 

PowerPoint Best Practices

Unit IV Journal

Instructions

What are some examples of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination Employment Act? Discuss when age can be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ). As the head of human resources, what recommendations would you have to prevent your company from violating this act? 

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

Unit IV Scholarly Activity

Instructions

You are the resource manager of Blue Bell Freight, a large trucking company. You have just hired a new driver, Shirley Williams. Shirley is of African American descent. The company did a physical on her as a new hire. The company nurse informed you that she has lupus. You are concerned that her health may affect her driving ability. Write a memo to the CEO describing your legal concerns and applicable statutes and laws concerning discrimination. What course of action do you advise the CEO to take, and why? Consider affirmative action policies in your response. 

Your memo should be at least one full page, follow APA guidelines, and cite at least one reference.

HRM Case Study 5 Pages or Less, APA USE PROVIDED SOURCES

  

The purpose of the activity is for you to explain and evaluate different recruiting, selection,

onboarding, and performance management methods.

Assignment alignment with Course Competencies:

• Recommend recruiting, selection and performance management solutions or initiatives to

address dynamic customer and stakeholder needs.

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-psychology/chapter/industrial-psychology-selecting-and-evaluating-employees/

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-businesscommunicationmgrs/chapter/selection/

Reading: Recruitment

• Interpret HR recruiting, selection and performance management issues and challenges to

develop strategic solutions and interventions.

https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-magazine/Documents/assessment_methods.pdf

https://trainingmag.com/new-hire-onboarding-driver-employee-engagement/

• Critique recruiting, selection and performance management initiatives to ensure

alignment with HR and organizational strategies. 

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/tips-for-a-better-new-employee-orientation-1916757

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-principlesmanagement/chapter/employee-orientation-and-training/

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-great-managers-motivate-their-employees-1918772

Reading: Goal-Setting Theory

case study

Just answer four questions after studied case study

1. no reference list

2. one answer not too long or not too short

3.due with 3 hours 

4. no word limit 

5. book attached just for help if any no sources are used to answer this questions except case study