Problem:
Develop documentation for human resources professionals to manage a specific employment position. The materials you create would assist HR professionals in the four functions of job analysis, selection, orientation, and training, all towards helping the company meet its goals.
However, it is important that you base your decisions on the literature in the field. In addition to your textbook, you should have references from at least one human resources journal and at least one reputable Web site for human resources professionals. Format references according to APA guidelines.
The five project deliverables will all focus on a single employment position. The deliverables are as follows:
- Executive summary
- Presentation on job analysis
- Tips for the selection process
- Script for orienting new employees
- Training proposal
1. Executive summary
o Introduce the human resources management materials being presented.
o Make the case for how these steps support the organization's strategic plan.
2. Presentation on job analysis
o Create a presentation of 3-5 slides covering the process of identifying of job expectations, gathering data to describe job functions, creating a job description, and determining the suitability of teamwork for this position. Discussion Question 1 of Week Two may be used as a resource for this section.
3. Tips for the selection process
a. Include recommendations on one internal and one external recruiting method.
b. Provide a list of interview questions to be used with this position, including questions that can be used to assess the individual's fit to the prevailing organizational culture, based on the assignment in Week Three.
c. Create a description of compensation, incentive, and benefit plans that will be shared with the employee at the time of job offer, based on the assignment in Week Seven.
4. Script for orienting new employees
o You may use the following opening sentence to start your script: "We, in HR, feel that it is important to address some sensitive issues during your early employment with our company."
o Create a script that can be used to open up an orientation workshop/class. Be sure to address the issues listed below and clearly state why such discussion is the responsibility of the HR department. Within the script, include the benefits of addressing these issues during the orientation period and the potential pitfalls and challenges that could occur if this step of the orientation was skipped.
o Identify one more sensitive legal issue that should be addressed by the HR department during employee orientation:
- Privacy
- Sexual Harassment
- Immigration
5. Training proposal
a. Include a map outlining the ongoing employee development process and opportunities for advancement.
b. Provide training narratives.
1. A narrative describing the training the employee should have one month after entering the position
2. A narrative describing the training the employee should have one year after entering the position
3. A narrative describing the training the employee should have to advance to the next position according to the development map
c. Identify the best method to conduct each of the three training stages above. Is a certification exam required? Will the training be instructor-led, self-paced, or a combination? Explain your answer.