Discuss the below:
1: How can a business protect itself from discrimination charges? Review the fours tests (4/5ths rule, restricted policies, geographic comparisons, and the McDonnell-Douglas Test) discussed in Ch. 3 of Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. How could a human resource management (HRM) department use these tests to determine potential discriminatory practices? What considerations should be given when using these tests?
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
2: Assume you are the human resources (HR) manager at Radical Music, Inc. The company has recently received a complaint of sexual harassment and is currently investigating the matter. The HR department has decided to create a sexual harassment policy to avoid such issues in the future. What should the policy include? How should the policy be implemented and enforced?
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
3: Do you think an employer has the right to monitor an employee's computer? Find two journal articles with opposing viewpoints, summarize each article's perspective, and share your own perspective. What principle should the HRM department communicate to ensure work efficiency while protecting employee privacy?
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
4: What are the pros and cons associated with drug testing? What is your opinion toward requiring drug testing for all new employees? For specific roles? Discuss the ethical and legal considerations associated with drug testing. Use laws or regulatory policies to support your opinion.
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
1:Fundamentals of Human Resource Management introduces six job analysis methods. Select two job analysis methods and for each method chosen, describe a situation where it is most appropriate to apply this method. What are advantages and disadvantages associated with each method you selected?
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
2: Many companies have begun to use social media in their recruitment process. This technological advance has compelling reasons for and against its use. Briefly list the compelling reasons for and against the use of social media in recruiting. What are the implications for candidates? For employers?
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
3:What are the advantages and disadvantages of employee referrals? Provide an overview of compelling reasons for and against hiring through employee referrals. As an employer, what other recruiting strategy might you utilize at your organization? Do you believe online company job boards/career sites are an effective recruiting strategy? Why or why not?
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
4:Employee selection methods introduced in Ch. 7 of Fundamentals of Human Development include applications, resumes, employment tests, interviews, background investigations, and medical or physical examinations. Which two selection methods do you feel are most useful are YOUR current organization? For each selection method chosen, discuss the reliability and validity of the method.
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
1:Common employee development methods include job rotation, job shadowing, "stretch" assignments, mentoring, courses and seminars, simulations, self-development, coaching, and others (as noted in your readings). Select two employee development methods, and describe a workplace situation in which each method is most beneficial (what makes each method effective?) in YOUR organization. Did you personally experience these two development methods? If yes, share an example of how each method helped you further your career.
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
2: What is an affinity group? How do affinity groups help organizations with diversity, inclusion and career development efforts? Find at least two organizations with affinity groups and compare the purpose these groups serve.
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
3: Organizations that recognize the importance of talent development have an established process for aligning their talent with strategy and process to create a high-performance organizational culture. How specifically can an organization define and create a high performance culture? What are some principles that other organizations can adopt?
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
4: The list below represents the most common professional development topics/workshops that organizations offer employees. (Select one topic.) As an HR professional, if you were to design a workshop around this topic, what specific skills, exercises, or discussions would you include? Does your organization currently offer training on these topics? How effective do you think their approach is?
- Managing conflict
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Managing your career and building your network
- Communicating effectively with different styles
- Managing distractions and maximizing your productivity
Your response should be at least 150-300 words. Include references and citations in APA format (when applicable).
Summary of Key Learning Insights
Your final question asks that you synthesize your key learnings over the last five weeks. Reflect on everything you read, discussed in class, and challenged each other to consider. Briefly summarize what you found most valuable each week in this class - Human Resources Management.
Is there a related topic you would have liked to explore further? Where/how can you explore this topic?
How will you leverage what you learned in this class in your personal career development?