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2. AMP 434 Week 1 Discussion 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com This course contains a number of resources to aid in student learning and success. Familiarize yourself with the following: 1. AMP-434 Course Overview 2. HRM Webliography 3. Scenario Generator After examining these resources, do the following:

3. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 1 Discussion 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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,

4. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 2 Discussion 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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

5. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 2 Discussion 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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

6. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 2 Strategic HRM Plan Benchmark Assessment For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Details: Write a high-level strategic human resource management plan (3-4 pages). The purpose of this assignment is to simulate the thought process managers use to connect unit goals with organizational strategy. The students are not expected

7. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 3 Discussion 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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,

8. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 3 Discussion 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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 question

9. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 4 Discussion 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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.

10. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 4 Discussion 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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

11. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 4 Staffing and Compensation Plan Benchmark Assessment For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Details: Develop a high level staffing and compensation plan (4-5 pages). The plan should contain an introduction and conclusion that make relevant connections to course objectives. The body of the plan is an annotated presentation of the concepts listed in your Scenario Generator Report.

12. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 5 Discussion 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Access the GRAND CANYONU 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.

13. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 5 Discussion 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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.)

14. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 6 Assignment Performance Management Cycle Plan For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Details: Develop a high level performance management cycle plan (4-5 pages). The plan should contain an introduction and conclusion that makes relevant connections to course objectives. The body of the plan is an annotated presentation of the concepts listed in your Scenario Generator Report.

15. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 6 Discussion 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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.

16. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 6 Discussion 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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.

17. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 7 Assignment Reflective Summary of Strategic HRM Details: For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Details: Write a reflective summary (750-1,000 words). Consider your Scenario Generator Report and the previous three assignments. Assume the role of a unit manager who is evaluating the last year and looking ahead to the next year. Do the following: Include an introduction and conclusion that make relevant connections to course objectives.

18. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 7 Discussion 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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. Department of

19. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 7 Discussion 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Do you think there is a difference between diversity management and affirmative action? Please provide an explanation for your response

20. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 8 Discussion 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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

21. AMP 434Competitive Success/tutorialrank.com AMP 434 Week 8 Discussion 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com 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, moving from transactional to strategic HRM, the knowledge economy, outsourcing pros and cons, managing four different generations

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