Discussion Post A: Aligning Performance Management with Strategy
Imagine a performance evaluation system that promotes roles, behaviors, and work outcomes appropriate to achieve organizational strategic objectives throughout the firm. Take into consideration the Two Sides of Performance Management as illustrated in your textbook on page 164, Figure 6.1. What would such a system look like? Would it be similar to the one used in your organization? How would individual and/or team performance assessment be conducted? What tools would you recommend? Would you use MBO, 360 Degrees or another system? Why? Present your views in 200 words or more in your discussion post. Use at least two scholarly source to support your ideas.
Discussion Post B: HRM Adds Value to the Firm
Consider the proposition that HRM adds value to the firm. Also, examine the topic of "Marginal Utility Analysis" and how it is used to make a case about the value of HRM. How do HRM practices and systems add value to a firm? What is the basis for an argument for or against this proposition? Present your views in 200 words or more in your discussion post. Use at least one scholarly source in your response to support your ideas.
Homework: Labor Market
Write a 1000 to 1200 word paper that:
1. Describes the results of your assessment of the labor market from which your selected organization draws candidates for open positions.
2. Explains the population, demographics of the population, levels of education, and how much training may be required to prepare new workers drawn from this pool for positions in the firm.
• Use regional economic corporations, US Department of Labor and other sources to provide data.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Required Resources
Text
Read Commonsense Talent Management:
o Chapter 6: Doing Things the Right Way: Using Performance Management to Increase Business Execution 151
Article
Chung, H., Fallick, B., & Nekarda, C. (2014, May 22). FRB: FEDS Notes: Assessing the change in labor market conditions (Links to an external site.).Federal Reserve Bank, Retrieved October 12, 2015.
Website
Shpak, S. (n.d.). What Is Marginal Utility Analysis? (Links to an external site.) Retrieved October 12, 2015.