Homework: Core HR Functions
Overview
Hiring, compensation, and performance appraisal policies and practices are critical HR functions and play an important part in defining an organization as a whole. Making sound choices in these areas builds a foundation for an organization's success. In this homework, you prepare a presentation for hospital department managers focused on specified processes and practices topics.
Scenario
Imagine that it has become apparent that staffing changes will be required in the wake of the merger. The VP of HR has decided that it would be good to create a presentation for department managers that outlines approaches to facilitate some of these changes.
Preparation PowerPoint Essentials
Visit the following LinkedIn Learning resources if you have not mastered the essentials of PowerPoint.
• Slide Design: For information on how to create effective presentations, visit PowerPoint for Teachers: Creating Interactive Lessons. Go to the section "Five Essentials for Designing Effective Slides."
• Speakers Notes: "Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint."
Instructions
Create a PowerPoint slide presentation (approximately 5 minutes to deliver orally) for departmental managers that does the following:
• Analyzes two areas of critical importance for collaboration between HR and managers when making staffing decisions.
• Recommends a process and elements for creating effective job descriptions.
• Explains two prominent considerations for developing fair and competitive compensation and benefit plans.
• Justifies your recommendation for an appropriate employee performance appraisal methodology.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this homework is:
• Propose HRM policies and procedures related to manager training, hiring practices, compensation and benefits, and employee performance.