Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies

 

Select a publicly-traded company to research. Evaluate its human  resource (HR) and business strategy, HR department job positions, and  ways it markets its company regarding human capital. The following are  some of the company websites that provide this information:

In addition, refer to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website, which identifies detailed roles for HRM personnel and offers you some insight into HRM positions.

Requirements

Write a 2 to 3 page paper in which you:

  • Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
  • Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
  • Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.
  • Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
  • Propose three ways that the company can increase diversity.

Discussion Question 1 week 6

 

Applying Moral Philosophy

Kohlberg identifies 6 stages of cognitive moral development in chapter 6 of our text book. Review the stages carefully and decide which stage you believe you fall under and why. Have you ever been associated with one of the other stages and changed to your current stage?

NOTE: In your response, adhere strictly to the discussion topic’s requirement. Do not forget to read the guidelines for responding to discussion topics covered in the Student Center.

Unit II Discussion Board

Please make sure that it is your own work and not copy and paste. Please watch out for spelling errors and grammar error. Please read the study guide.

Book Reference:  Gomez-Mejia, L. R., Balkin, D. B., & Cardy, R. L. (2016). Managing human resources (8th ed.) [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780133953718 

 If you were managing workflow within teams, how would you attempt to keep team employees motivated within your current organization? Explain your response, and use at least one academic source to support your points. 

Measure of Success

 Measure of Success

Purpose of Assignment: This reviews the SMART goals model and challenges students to apply their knowledge by creating SMART goal scenarios and responses. 

Transferable skill: Digital Fluency

Effectively employing and understanding digital tools to express ideas in appropriate contexts. In the human services field, digital fluency manifests through mastery of apps and software that can help a worker organize data, locates services and track client progress.

Instructions:

You now have an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the SMART goals model. Respond to the following scenarios and include the following in your submission:

  • Write a goal for each scenario.
  • Using each part of the S.M.A.R.T goal acronym explain how the goals you have established for the client to fit the SMART model.
  • Use clear and concise grammar.

Scenario A:

Sally is ten years old and has outbursts at school that include verbal aggression towards teachers and the destruction of physical property. This behavior occurs daily.

Scenario B:

Marion is 50 years old and is socially isolated. She does not work and rarely interacts with other people. She feels lonely.

Scenario C:

David is 40 years old and recently divorced. Three weeks ago, he was laid off from his job of ten years. He is looking for work and struggling financially.

7dis

  • Compare the primary strengths and weaknesses of cost-benefit analysis (CBA), cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA), and cost-utility analysis (CUA). Give your opinion on which method you believe to be the most effective in economic evaluation.
  • Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.

Privacy Rights and Unionizing

400 words with references

Question A

Explain three areas in which employee rights and employer responsibilities could result in conflict. How might this conflict arise? 

Question B

Describe what it means for HR managers when employees win an election to unionize? What can HR do at this point to make sure the employee’s and company interests align?

quick answer week 2

Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following questions:

  • How will effective business communication skills be used during your work on learning teams in your BSHM program? In the health care industry? Provide details.

MARKET RESEARCH MANAGER ANALYSIS

  

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Research

Search online and find 1-3 articles that discuss the competition between Target and Walmart. For each article:

Provide a link to the article.

Identify which aspects of the article will be helpful as you conduct your SWOT analysis.

Step 2: Strengths

Based on your own experiences shopping at Target and Walmart and the research you conducted:

Identify 1-2 strengths Target has in comparison to Walmart. For each strength, explain your rationale.

Step 3: Weaknesses

Based on your own experiences shopping at Target and Walmart and the research you conducted:

Identify 1-2 weaknesses Target has in comparison to Walmart. For each weakness, explain your rationale.

Step 4: Opportunities

Based on your own experiences shopping at Target and Walmart and the research you conducted:

Identify 1-2 possible opportunities Target has to be more competitive with Walmart. For each opportunity, explain your rationale.

Step 5: Threats

Based on your own experiences shopping at Target and Walmart and the research you conducted:

Identify 1-2 possible threats that might diminish Target’s competitiveness with Walmart. For each threat, explain your rationale.

Step 6: Who Will Come Out Ahead?

Based on your SWOT analysis, do think that Target or Walmart is better positioned over the long term to come out ahead? Why?

Step 7: Real-World Application

Conduct a SWOT analysis for your company and one of its biggest competitors using the methodology outlined in Steps 1-6.