Assignment:
SLP
Performance/Talent Management; Change Management-Consulting-OD
It is important for HRM professionals to keep up on the HRM field. In SLP assignment, you will be investigating an HRM practitioner publication, TD (Talent Development) (found in the Trident Online Library). It is the main publication of the Association for Talent
Development (ATD)-a well-known professional association dedicated to professionals in employee training and development.
Select three articles published in this magazine within the past three years-specifically addressing the following:
Article 1: What is Talent Development and how does it relate to employee job performance and the management of employee skills? What main points does the author (or authors) make in Article 1? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Article 2: Select an article focusing on talent development and change management. What main points does the author (or authors) make in the second article you selected? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Article 3: Select an article that discusses some aspect of organizational development. What main points does the author (or authors) make in the third article you selected? Do you agree? Why or why not?
In your 3- to 4-page (not counting the cover page or the References page), be sure to provide the citation to each magazine article. Also include the three sources in the References section.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized, and well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read, understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student's use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page?