BUS 321 Final Assessment
Instructions
BUS 321 Final Assessment Instructions
In a Google Doc, answer each of these scenario-based questions thoroughly. Start each response with the heading of the scenario # you are responding to. Be specific, answer all parts of the question, and use examples. Please note that “quality over quantity” is’key.
Scenario Question #1:
Sydney, the owner and manager of an organization, which employs 10 other workers, has hired you on as the HR Manager so that she may then focus on the other aspects of her business.
During the first couple of weeks of learning about the “ins and outs” of the organization, the economy, and the forecasted growth in the organizations market niche, you realize you need to begin the process of searching for new talent to have a pool to select from for upcoming open positions.
Explain the process, including steps you will need to take to achieve this goal. Be very thorough in your response based upon what you have learned in Module #1. What would the initial steps be to start planning for these changes? What additional information would you need to create an action plan for these changes? What type of testing might you utilize if the position was a sales position? Delivery position? Computer position? And why for each?
Scenario Question #2:
You are the new HR manager for an advertising firm, which has five separate offices, but all in the same city. After several weeks on the job, you realize there is no formal training program for the receptionist positions. Use the training development model discussed in Module #2 to develop a working outline for a formal training program.
The training plan should address learning objectives, delivery modes, budget, delivery style, timeline, communication and measurement.
Scenario Question #3:
You are currently in the process of reviewing your company’s compensation plan. What steps will you take to be sure it is as competitive as it needs to be. Be specific. After going through the review steps, what changes will you suggest be made so the compensation plan also has a positive impact on retention? Keep in mind that your company has several offices which are geographically dispersed along the East Coast and there have been several employees who have complained about work/life balance.
In addition to the suggestions to the compensation plan, you also realize there is no performance management system to speak of for the organization. How will you proceed with steps to rectify this situation and be sure all employees are made aware? Be specific.
Scenario Question #4:
As you are heading back from your lunch break on day, you receive an email from your human resources (HR) manager about the need to hire a new project manager, and there is a $500 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins the company. Immediately, you email your friend Derrick, because you know he would be great for the job. Derrick is eventually hired for the position, and a few months later a new email goes out asking for friend recommendations for a new position. You and Derrick both recommend someone, and eventually that person gets hired.
Over the next year, hiring notices are not advertised externally as the organization has had good luck with this hiring practice. There are evident pros to this practice. What are they? What are some cons to this practice? What modifications/changes might you suggest to HR and the other hiring managers to rectify any cons? Be specific.
Also, visit the EEOC website http://www.eeoc.gov and explain the methods an employee can use in filing a complaint with the EEOC. If an employer is found to have discriminated, what are some “remedies” listed on the EEOC website; List a minimum of three.
Submit your Work:
Your completed final assessment documents should be submitted through the Final Assessment link of your competency.
Please note, that you can upload multiple files to the Final Assignment link.
Make sure the files are converted to a doc, docx, ppt, pptx file. (you can share Google Doc and MS OneDrive documents from the “Choose Existing Activities” button)
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