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HRM635 Acquiring Developing and Leveraging Human Capital

Week 2 Assignment  

Benchmark - Acquiring Employees

During this course, you will develop materials that support the human resource process from acquiring, developing, and leveraging on employee strengths. This project is broken into four separate assignments due in Topics 2, 3, 5, and 7. While you are only required to submit each assignment in its respective topic, you will submit a reflection assignment that provides a brief overview of the learning outcomes from your assignment feedback.

In this assignment, you are conducting a needs assessment and developing two job descriptions for your current organization or a preapproved organization that you have access to interact with, in order to complete this assignment. If you are not currently in an organization, please inform your instructor of the organization you will use to complete this project. They must approve your selection prior to beginning your assignment and you must have the ability to observe employees and functions within that organization.

Needs Assessment

Observe and assess the state of your current organization, or another pre-selected organization. A needs assessment is necessary to identify areas for potential growth, both at the employee and organizational level. If you are not in a position to look holistically at your organization, you can focus on a department or team within the organization. Use the "Needs Assessment Matrix" resource to complete your needs assessment. You are required to analyze required functions, department or employment needs, jobs or tasks, and current trainings in order to complete your matrix and prepare for the next part of this assignment.

Job Descriptions

Once your needs assessment is complete, you are required to select an existing position in your organization and develop a one-page detailed job description for that position that is informed by the findings of the needs assessment. It is recommended that you take the time to conduct a job analysis and observe current employees in the selected positions to accurately depict the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics that must be incorporated into the job description. If you are unable to observe, do your best to accurately depict the specific functions of the job. Incorporate any new job roles you feel should be added to the position based on your findings. Make sure the job description is based on the needs and available resources of the organization, and that it adheres to all applicable labor laws.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

HRM635 Acquiring Developing and Leveraging Human Capital

Week 3 Assignment  

Selection Process

Once you have a clear understanding of what your organization needs, it is time to consider the interview process. This assignment is a continuation of the acquiring, developing, and leveraging employee process you have already been working on during this course. The interview process is an important step in hiring the right person for your organization. For this assignment, develop an interview strategy you would consider using to interview and select the right candidate for your organization. You are required to use the job descriptions you developed in the previous assignment. As you are developing your interview strategy, think about testing options that would benefit the interview process. The following must be included in your interview strategy (750-1,000 words):

A detailed description of the time, place, format, interview type, and employees involved in the actual interview process.

At least one testing option to be included in the selection process. Explain why this testing option is best suited for the selection process.

A minimum of four situational and four behavioral interview questions that you would use to interview for both jobs. (Reminder: Use both of the job descriptions from your previous assignment.)

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

HRM635 Acquiring Developing and Leveraging Human Capital

Week 5 Assignment

Benchmark Assignment - Training and Development

Training and development prompts a change within an organization. The goal of training is to identify areas for improvement and develop materials and opportunities to educate employees in order to support growth.

For this assignment, you are required to develop a small training exercise. Review your needs assessment and previous observations conducted on your work environment to help identify one area for improvement that would benefit a part of your organization. This training exercise does not need to be implemented, but should include at least one deliverable that you could use during the training exercise. As you are reviewing your organization, consider employee engagement, systems, procedures, communication, and the culture within the organization. These are suggestions for possible areas that could benefit from a training exercise. The training must include the following:

What goal is the organization trying to accomplish?

What processes or procedures will change after the training?

Describe the strategies or actions involved in the training exercise to meet established goals. What is the expected performance or applications after the training? How will the strategies drive successful business results and improve employee performance?

How will the organization provide support to the employees receiving training? To new employees? Does this support consider strengths and weaknesses within the organization?

You are required to develop a written description (1,000 words) including one visual for your training exercise. Be sure to take time to analyze your work surroundings and identify a need for further training and development.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

HRM635 Acquiring Developing and Leveraging Human Capital

Week 6 Assignment  

CLC - Performance Appraisal at Telespazio: Aligning Strategic Goals to People Development - Case Study

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

Read the Performance Appraisal at Telespazio: Aligning Strategic Goals to People Development case study located in Topic Materials. In your teams, discuss the assessment of employees within the Telespazio organization. Develop a written description (750-1,000 words) discussing current evaluation methods, how the organization uses the appraisal assessments to identify employee roles, the current appraisal systems, performance ratings, and Telespazio's practices for performing appraisal interviews. As a group, decide what changes or strategies could be implemented to Telespazio's current performance appraisal practices. Include an appraisal tool that would benefit the company and an effective method for performing an appraisal interview. Describe the benefits of using both the appraisal tool and appraisal interview in the performance appraisal practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

HRM635 Acquiring Developing and Leveraging Human Capital

Week 7 Assignment  

Leveraging Human Capital

Throughout this course, you analyzed your current work environment to identify their acquiring, developing, and training practices. Employees are the biggest asset and contribute to the culture and overall performance of the organization. The final part of this project requires you to determine how to leverage on the human capital within your organization. Use the research you have complied throughout this course to determine how to appropriately develop and motivate your employees.

Develop a final written proposal (1,250-1,500 words), discussing performance indicators, rewards and incentives, and a plan for motivating employees. Your proposal must include the following:

An evaluation of the current employee status. Describe tasks and performance indicators that contribute to the overall performance on the job.

Develop strategies to encourage employees. How will you reward them for their performance and support them during difficulty?

Describe strategies to leverage on employee assets. How will you identify their strengths and use them to better the performance and skills of individual employees?

Describe a vision for the overall culture you aspire to develop in your organization.

How will you integrate rewards and incentives to remain competitive in your market and appeal to your employees?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

HRM635 Acquiring Developing and Leveraging Human Capital

Week 8 Assignment  

Final Project Reflection

For this assignment, review the feedback you received from your instructor on each submission developed during this course. Develop a synopsis of your outcomes for acquiring, developing, training, and leveraging on human capital within your organization. You are not required to submit each assignment again, but you are required to evaluate your assignment, the feedback you received, and develop a synopsis of your take-away from the process. Integrate any plans for preparing for a position as an HR specialist or manager within an organization.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.