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Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Review this week’s readings on job analysis and competency modeling, and comment on the applicability of the methodologies for determining required knowledge, skills and abilities for three different types of positions: administrative and professional positions, supervisory and entry level management positions, and executive positions. For which types of positions are job analysis and competency modeling most applicable? When, and under what conditions, are job analysis and competency modeling most effective as strategic tools? Explain your answer, referencing course readings and other academic sources. (Must be at least 300 words and use at least 3 references below.) 

References:

Mason, C., & Lin, L. (2008). The application of a streamlined job analysis to human resource systems: Important considerations, best practices, and lessons learned. Paper presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, San Francisco, CA.

Sanchez, J. I., & Levine, E. L. (2009). What is (or should be) the difference between competency modeling and traditional job analysis? Human Resource Management Review, 19(2), 53-63.

Voskuijl, O. F., & Evers, A. (2009). Job Analysis and Competency Modeling. Oxford Handbooks Online.

Barrett, G.V., Doverspike, D., & Young, C.M. (2010). Executive and managerial assessment. Retrieved from https://redshelf.com (Links to an external site.) 

Reed, L.M., McCloy, R.A., & Whetzel, D.L. (2010). Assessment for administrative and professional jobs. Retrieved from https://redshelf.com (Links to an external site.) 

Schneider, B., & Konz, A.M. (1989). Strategic job analysis. Human Resources Management, 28, 51-63. 

Schmit, M.J., & Strange, J.M. (2010). Assessment for Supervisory and Early Leadership Roles. Retrieved from https://redshelf.com (Links to an external site.) 

Shppmann, J.S. (2010). Competencies, job analysis, and the next generation of modeling. Retrieved from https://redshelf.com (Links to an external site.) 

In Milestone One, you analyzed the mission statement and technological factors of the case study, Nimble Storage: Scaling Talent Strategy Amidst Hyper-Growth. For Milestone Two, you explored the cultural enhancements necessary to improve business practices for companies that are gearing up for a global expansion. In this milestone, you will analyze political trends and critical success factors and make the final recommendations necessary for Nimble during its global expansion by composing a short paper of your findings.

To complete this assignment, review the following documents:

• Final Project Milestone Three Guidelines and Rubric
• PESTEL Analysis Worksheet
• Final Project Guidelines and Rubric

Prepare an 8 page APA style paper using the resources you have read in this course and at least 3 additional peer reviewed resources. Follow the writing requirements for this course. Include an introduction and conclusion in the paper. Remember to use APA formatted headings for each section of the paper and provided in text citations of the sources you use. This paper should address the following questions:

(1) Does Blockchain technology have the potential to cause the paradigm shift in business practices that many experts are predicting? Explain why or why not.  Support your answer with research.

(2) Is there evidence to suggest that Blockchain technology will change the way HR is practiced? If there is, discuss that evidence. If there is not, what issues exist that impede its adoption?

(3) Which functions of human resource management could be most impacted by Blockchain technology? How might the HR functions change? Support your answer with research.

Course writing requirements:

• References MUST be cited within your paper in APA format. Your reference page and in-text citations must match 100%. Papers without in-text citations will earn failing grades.
• Always include a cover page and reference page with ALL submissions (even initial discussion posts)
• Provide the EXACT web link on the reference page citations for all online sources – do not provide just the home page, but the EXACT LINK – I check all sources
• No abbreviations, no contractions – write formally
• Write in the third person formal voice (no first or second person pronouns)
• Write MORE than the minimum requirement of the word count assigned
• As always, the word count is ONLY for the BODY of the paper – the cover page, reference page, and / or Appendix (if included) do not count towards the word count for the paper
• Indent the first line of each new paragraph five spaces
• Refer to the example APA paper in the getting started folder under the content tab if you need an example. Also, a Power Point is provided under the information tab that addresses APA format.
• Use double-spacing / zero point line spacing, a running header, page numbers, and left justify the margins.

1. Select two strategic human resource management tools.
2. Describe the tools and how HR will use each.
3. Present the importance and benefit of each tool for HR and the organization in general.

For this assignment,  use at least two other sources. All the sources (including the textbook) should be cited within the document and included in an APA format, reference page at the end of the paper. Be careful with the number of quotations within the document.

 Select and interview an HR leader in either your organization or an organization of your choosing. In a Word document, please create a summary of the informational interview, which should address the following issues:
* The profile and the background of the HR leader/subject matter expert that you interviewed;
* Key information about the organization with which the HR leader is affiliated;
* Reasons for choosing the HR leader as it pertains to this course specifically;
* Key findings from this interview;
* How has this activity helped you to better understand intervention strategies for leading change to improve organizational effectiveness?
* How has this activity assisted in developing your self-awareness of the importance of human capital management on organizational culture and organizational performance and assessing human capital?
* Please include a transcript of questions and responses as an Appendix within your paper.
* Your assignment should be approximately 500-750 words in length (typically, two-three double-spaced pages), not counting cover page, reference list page, appendices, figures, or tables.
* Your assignment should include a title page and a reference list page (if using references), and be completed in Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with appropriate header, page numbers, one-inch margins, and meet all other requirements of APA Stylebook.
* A minimum of two references must be used. Please format them in the most current APA format.
* An abstract is required. 

discuss how you might use a simulator like this in real-life if, for example, you were running a business like this. 

5. Refer to chapter 2 of the book: If you were setting up a new business like this, what kind of systems would you use? MIS, DSS, EIS, ERP, Cloud? 

6. Refer to chapter 3 of the book: How might you use Data Analytics, BI, etc. in this business. 7. Any closing comments 

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n your initial post, choose a theory of motivation (Theory X/Y, Maslow’s Need Hierarchy, Acquired Needs Theory, Self-determination theory, Herzberg’s motivator-hygiene theory). Then, think of a behavior at work (or at school), either positive or negative. Does the theory of motivation you selected adequately explain the behavior? Why or why not? Connect the theory and its constructs to the example in detail.

Then, respond to 2 other colleagues. In each response, assume the role of a manager (or of a teacher, if at school) and describe ways that you could inspire or improve motivation – and consequently change the behavior – by applying one of these intrinsic motivation theories. 

Describe a difficult conversation you were involved in or one that you witnessed. In your main post, describe the following details:

• Describe the conversation techniques used (if any).
• Explain your interpretation of the conversation.
• Propose how the conversation could have been better managed to make it less difficult and more productive.
• Describe the outcome.

1000 words with theories and concepts

References as well