Trident MGT491 all discussion (module 1-6)
Module 1 https://tlc.trident.edu/d2l/img/lp/pixel.gifSubscribe Congratulations on arriving in the Capstone of Human Resource Management course. You are nearly complete with your program. This is quite an achievement and should be celebrated. For the next several weeks will be addressing different HRM topics. Please note in order to achieve full credit postings will require participation as follows: one initial substantive post that includes proper citation and reference material; two postings to other learners which may include the instructor within the duration of the module. For the module one discussion thread please complete the following: 1. Please locate a credible professional or academic resource external from the course that addresses either strategic or the traditional functional approach to human resource management. Please then compare this resource to that of your course reading. Please substantiate your findings through the use of proper citation of resources. AND 2. This provide an example of how either of the strategic or traditional functional approach to human management has been successfully implemented within an organization. This example will be used for further discussion throughout the forum. · It is important to cite your sources that you use, reference, quote, or paraphrase. Please include a Reference or Work Cited section containing the full properly formatted citation. This discussion board is designed for you to respond to the above question/topic by Thursday of the 1st week of the module. To receive a passing grade each post should be a minimum of 200 words in length, demonstrating thought and integration of key concepts. Your response should be supported with relevant background sources, which must be properly cited & referenced. During the second week you should respond to at least one other student with a post of similar length and quality as your initial post. Module 2 Organizational restructuring has become more and more commonplace over last 20 years. With the economic cycles and the advent of increased and ever advancing technology the ebbs and flows of business growth are on a shorter wavelength than previously documented. As we move through this module please consider how this shortened cycle impacts organizations and how they must assimilate and adapt. For this discussion thread please complete the following: 1. Please review the Frost and McNamara articles in the course materials. Locate and additional credible academic or professional resource that will strengthen and substantiate your critique of these two articles. It is important that you cite the resources accordingly. AND 2. Providing an example from your experience of either effective business growth or effective organizational restructuring which included downsizing (rightsizing, or reduction in force). · It is important to cite your sources that you use, reference, quote, or paraphrase. Please include a Reference or Work Cited section containing the full properly formatted citation. This discussion board is designed for you to respond to the above question/topic by Thursday of the 1stweek of the module. To receive a passing grade each post should be a minimum of 200 words in length, demonstrating thought and integration of key concepts. Your response should be supported with relevant background sources, which must be properly cited & referenced. During the second week you should respond to at least one other student with a post of similar length and quality as your initial post. Module 3 Work environments are ever changing. With the advent of consistent technological advances, the need for onsite workers has been diminished in many organizations. Flexible work schedules, virtual teams, remote work sites, and the like all impact organizational effectiveness. The concept of alternative working conditions should ideally increase productivity for the organization while improving effectiveness and quality of work for the employees. Please the following for this discussion thread: 1. Locate two credible academic or professional resources external to the organization. The first article should be addressing work life balance programs within organizations and their effectiveness. The second article should address the concept of work life balance as individuals and families. Constructively critique the concepts addressed in these articles as to their effectiveness and potential for improving overall organizational productivity and employee effectiveness. AND 2. Provide an example of successful work life balance for the individual and the organization. This example can be used for further discussion in moving from concept to practical application. · It is important to cite your sources that you use, reference, quote, or paraphrase. Please include a Reference or Work Cited section containing the full properly formatted citation. This discussion board is designed for you to respond to the above question/topic by Thursday of the 1stweek of the module. To receive a passing grade each post should be a minimum of 200 words in length, demonstrating thought and integration of key concepts. Your response should be supported with relevant background sources, which must be properly cited & referenced. During the second week you should respond to at least one other student with a post of similar length and quality as your initial post. Module 4 As we become ever more global in operations and organizations. We are increasingly having to address the needs of HRM on an international, national, and regional level within the organization. Please the following for this discussion thread: 1. Locate a credible scholarly or professional resource that addresses the needs of HRM in a multinational organization. Provide a summary analysis of this article regarding the concepts that this organization is using and its effectiveness. Please substantiate your perspectives through the use of internal and external resources of the course materials. OR 2. Locate two credible scholarly or professional resources that address the issues of international human resource management. Provide a summary analysis of these articles. Please cite accordingly in order to sufficiently support the analysis. Please review these articles as you would as a human resource consultant. If you were to address this issue presenting to senior leadership in an organization, what would you say regarding this topic. Support your answers using these resources and those of the course material. · It is important to cite your sources that you use, reference, quote, or paraphrase. Please include a Reference or Work Cited section containing the full properly formatted citation. This discussion board is designed for you to respond to the above question/topic by Thursday of the 1stweek of the module. To receive a passing grade each post should be a minimum of 200 words in length, demonstrating thought and integration of key concepts. Your response should be supported with relevant background sources, which must be properly cited & referenced. During the second week you should respond to at least one other student with a post of similar length and quality as your initial post. Module 5 Human resource systems are constantly changing and being updated due to changes in organizations and technology. There are a mere aid of different systems available. Please keep this in mind as you move through this module. Please complete the following: Locate and identify two different human resource systems currently available on the market. Completely search regarding the systems and their effectiveness using credible sources. Critique these two systems as you would if you were advising senior management how to proceed. Please substantiate your critique utilizing your credible research resources. · It is important to cite your sources that you use, reference, quote, or paraphrase. Please include a Reference or Work Cited section containing the full properly formatted citation. This discussion board is designed for you to respond to the above question/topic by Thursday of the 1stweek of the module. To receive a passing grade each post should be a minimum of 200 words in length, demonstrating thought and integration of key concepts. Your response should be supported with relevant background sources, which must be properly cited & referenced. During the second week you should respond to at least one other student with a post of similar length and quality as your initial post. Module 6 Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and briefly discuss two important concepts that you feel are most applicable to your professional discipline.