Human Resource Management Discussions
Discussion 1:
Why is it important for HR management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to a more strategic contributor?
Discussion 2:
Discuss how globalization has changed jobs in an organization where you have worked. What are some HR responses to those changes?
Discussion 3:
Discuss some of the protected characteristics covered by equal employment opportunity laws and why they are important in today's employment setting?
Discussion 4:
Explain how you would conduct a job analysis in a company that has never had job descriptions. Utilize the O*Net as a resource for your information?
Discussion 5:
If you became the new manager at a restaurant with high employee turnover, what actions would you take to increase retention of employees?
Discussion 6:
What labor markets should be considered when recruiting to fill an opening for a housekeeping staff at a local hospital? What labor markets should be considered for staffing the chief surgeon for the local hospital?
Discussion 7:
You are the HR manager for a commercial airline. You have been assigned to develop a realistic job preview for flight attendants. Your objective is to give a balanced picture of the job so that applicants will better understand what they will be asked to do. Job duties, schedules, and other facets of the job should all be well understood early in the recruiting process to avoid poor P/E fit later on.
How would you gather information about the job context and environment? Explain what sources you would use and why.
How could you use technology to show the positive and negative aspects of the job
Discussion 8:
Why is evaluating training an important part of strategic training?
Discussion 9:
Discuss what talent management is and why it is a consideration addressed by a growing number of employers.
Discussion 10:
Based on your experiences, as well as the chapter information, what are some good "rules of thumb" for conducting successful performance appraisal interviews?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.