MGT 434 Grand Canyon All Week Discussions

MGT 434 Grand Canyon All Week Discussions

MGT434

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1

This course contains a number of resources to aid in student learning and success. Familiarize yourself with the following:

1- MGT-434 Course Overview

2- HRM Webliography

3- Scenario Generator

After examining these resources, do the following:

1- From the Scenario Generator, create your Scenario Generator Report.

2- Attach your Scenario Generator Report to Module 1 DQ 1.

3- Describe how the HRM Webliography might be useful in your current work situation, or in a position you hope to hold in the future.

4- Ask any questions you might have about course assignments and/or using the Scenario Generator.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2

Strategic human resource management (HRM) has been defined as a consistent pattern of planned human resources activities and deployments intended to enable an organization to meet its goals. Further, strategic HRM, also consists of many components including aligning the utilization of human resources with the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization, as well as branding, competitive advantage, organizational development, diversity management, organizational structure, and evidence-based HRM.

Using resources other than your textbook identify an organization that successfully implemented strategic HRM initiatives. Present the initiatives and discuss the business strategies achieved as a result of the initiatives.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1

Identify an organizational-level goal that would be incorporated into an annual business strategy (e.g., financial performance, service, productivity, competitive advantage, innovation.) Develop three organizational development strategies relating to HRM you would utilize as a manager to support this goal. Create the goals utilizing SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely) criteria, specifically identifying how the goal will be measured using evidence-based HRM.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

Access the Scenario Generator. Create a scenario for Project 1: Strategic HRM Proposal. The characteristics of this scenario should differ from the characteristics in your Scenario Generator Report. Briefly compare and contrast these characteristics with the characteristics in your Scenario Generator Report. How would organizational strategy differ between the two scenarios?

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1

Pre-employment testing can be an effective tool in the selection of qualified candidates. Testing can include, but is not limited to the following areas: personality, talent assessment, job task proficiency and productivity, physical ability, drug testing, lie-detector analysis, background checks, cognitive assessment, emotional intelligence, credit checks, computer literacy, basic skills, and English proficiency. Select three types of pre-employment testing and discuss the purpose, effectiveness in the selection process, legal parameters for use of the testing, costs associated with administration of the testing, and recommendation for the use of the testing.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2

Successful interviews are carefully planned and executed events. Discuss the purpose and successful application of different types of interview environments (traditional, panel or committee, group, telephone, etc.) and questions (behavioral, situational, open-ended, case studies, etc.). Include a discussion of how to avoid the use of illegal interview questions.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1

The purpose of this discussion question is to share with your classmates the nature of your Scenario Generator Report, and for you to have the opportunity to compare ideas and understanding with your colleagues.

Attach a copy of your Scenario Generator Report.

Summarize the general characteristics of your organization.

In subsequent posts for Module 4, compare the characteristics of your organization with that of your classmates.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2

Organizations can avoid investing in training and development activities because it is difficult to quantify the ROI (return on investment). As a manager who has identified a need for training and development in your organization, develop a training and development proposal to be presented to the leadership team. Include a brief overview of different delivery methods for training and development, expected outcomes, and potential return on investment. Include a citation for your research.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1

Access the GCU Library. Locate a current and reliable source of information on the performance management cycle. Discuss the components of the performance management cycle and the frequency each component is conducted over the course of an annual performance management cycle.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2

Assume the role as the chair of the Recognition and Rewards Committee for an organization of 50 employees. Prepare a recommendation from your committee on how to allocate the $5,000 annual budget to maximize employee engagement and motivation. (Hint: Don’t forget that non-monetary means of recognition and rewards can be just as effective as monetary means.)

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1

Discuss the components and purpose of types of leaves-of-absence, including FMLA, military, personal, and sabbaticals. If the leave type is mandated by law, discuss the employer responsibilities and benefits to the employee.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2

Managers share responsibility for employee performance and have an active role to play in the performance management cycle. Terminology that is often used to describe the actions of a manager in the performance management cycle include coaching, counseling, corrective action, progressive disciplinary plan, and termination. Define each of these terms, the circumstances under which they are utilized, and their intended purpose. You may also include a description of the terms and processes used by your organization.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

Effective managers can successfully locate and apply relevant human resources laws and regulations. The United States Department of Labor website is an excellent source of reliable information.

Access the search box of the U.S. Dept. of Labor website located at .dol.gov/”>www.dol.gov.

Choose three laws from the list below to research:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA)

Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)

Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (see whistleblower protection provisions)

For each of your three chosen laws, provide a bulleted list of five or six relevant facts that you believe have significance for line managers.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2

Do you think there is a difference between diversity management and affirmative action? Please provide an explanation for your response.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1

Effective managers stay abreast of current HR topics.

Some relevant issues facing today’s managers include: global HRM, labor relations, social media, whistleblower rules, e-HRM/self-service the knowledge economy, outsourcing pros and cons, managing four different generations in the workforce, increasing age of the workforce, employee privacy, the glass ceiling, implications of baby boomer retirements, immigration, social responsibility, elder care, executive pay, and alternative work arrangements.

Select three topics from the list above (or choose other current topics that are not included). Research each topic. For each of your three chosen topics, provide a bulleted list of four or five relevant points that you believe have significance for line managers.

 

MGT 434 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 2

Three topics that I chose are: Social media, employee privacy and alternate work arrangements. I have listed at least four bulleted points that will help understand the topics selected.

Social Media

Can be a good marketing tool for an organization if monitored and used for business purposes

Has caused an increased rate of employee misuse

Mobile phones make it hard to enforce social media while at work

Can help employers or labor unions communicate information to employees

Employee Privacy

Businesses are trying to minimize legal exposure by restricting employee privacy

Businesses limit employee privacy in an effort to increase employee productivity

Businesses try to avoid proprietary information to be shared with competitors or other businesses

63% of employees view online social networking on a daily basis

Alternate work arrangements

Working Families Flexibility Act of 2012 allowed employees to request flexible work arrangements

Work schedules can include more hours with less days worked

Flexibility can increase employee morale, have less turnover, and increase productivity with employees

Employees with flexible schedules are more satisfied and therefore desire to stay longer at their place of employment