Research Paper Assignment
I have the direction below. Follow them exactly what it says. The topic of importance he wants me to write about is Employee Selection. I figure Chick Fila would be a good company to write about.
Identify a company or organization of your choice with a true and current HRD development opportunity. Prepare a comprehensive human resource development program on that opportunity.
The suggested outline for this paper is as follows:
• Title Page
• Introduction
• Overview of the subject company
• Assessment of the HRD opportunity
• Design of the HRD plan
• Implementation strategy
• Delivery
• Method of evaluation
The paper must be at least 3,000 words in length, but not exceed 4,500 words not counting tables, figures, and any (optional) Appendices; it must correctly cite and use at least 10 ACADEMIC references, NOT counting the textbook. Please do not use SHRM or other commercially available sources for this assignment. ALL cited sources must appear both within the body of the text (in text citations) and in the References list. NOTE: for an "A" grade, the paper must use articles from at least 2 peer reviewed journals or "scholarly" books.
Choose a topic of importance to the human resource development field. Some suggested topics might be:
• Performance Management
• Employee Selection
• Recruiting Strategies
• Employee Engagement
• Reductions in Force
• Performance Reviews
Choose and organization you know. For example a current or former employer, a friend's or relative's employer or at a minimum an organization from which you can gain true insight into the HRD issues.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, 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 assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.