ASSIGNMENT 7
ASSIGNMENT FOR UNIT 7.
PLEASE ALL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED ACCORDINGLY AND MUST FOLLOW THE APA 7 FORMAT WITH IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND REFERENCES AT LEAST 4 INCLUSIVE OF COURSE READING. ALSO MUST HAVE AN INTRODUCTION STATING THE ISSUES WITH DEFINITIONS WHERE APPLICABLE AND THE BODY THE SOLUTIONS AND A CONCLUSION AND WHERE APPLICABLE A RECOMMENDATION ATTACHED ARE THE RUBICS FOR THE SOLUTIONS.
BUS 5910 UNIT 7
Introduction
This unit’s activities have us returning to the human resources frame of reference (from unit 2) only with a more challenging task in front of us. Moving beyond the topics of motivation and commitment of unit 2, we will now explore how to recruit and select leaders. In both case studies, the challenges are apparent: There are special considerations and requirements for each leadership role and no one candidate fulfills or matches the requirements exactly or completely. The challenge is to make the best selection.
1. DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT (3 PAGES)
Please discuss the Corporate Human Resource Management in an International Setting case study, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of each of the three candidates for plant manager and share the reasoning behind how you made your selection.
Case Study
Fischer, A.K. (2012). Corporate Human Resource Management in an International Setting. Journal of Business Case Studies, 8(6), 621-626.
READINGS FOR THE UNIT
Senyucel, Z. (2009). Managing Human Resources in the 21st Century. Bookboon.com.
· Chapters 7 - 9
2. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT (4 PAGES)
In this paper, please discuss the Now What Do I Do With Brad and Kerry case study. In doing so, please address the following areas:
1. Identify the problem: Define the problem in human resource terms.
2. Diagnose the cause(s): What human resource situation(s) created the problem?
3. Prescribe possible alternatives: The case study provides an extensive narrative on proposed approaches to the problem. This discussion begins on page 61 of the case. Review and evaluate these solutions by highlighting the pros and cons for each.
4. Recommend a plan of action (decision/implementation): Choose which employee should be promoted.
5. In addition, each case study response should also state why this case is important and relevant to a study of business.
6. The paper: (A) Supported its observations with research (at least three references) and logic; (B) Discussed what limitations exist with the case study information provided; and (C) Identified what other material or information important to the analysis.
Submit a 4 page case paper, (independent of reference page) double-spaced. Paper and all citations should be in APA format.
Read the General Guidelines for Case Studies and the Case Study Rubric before beginning this assignment.
Case Study
Mento, A.J., Cougnet, J.E., De Vader, C.L. (2012). Now What Do I Do with Brad and Kerry? Journal of Business Case Studies, 8(1), 51-66.
READINGS FOR THE UNIT
Senyucel, Z. (2009). Managing Human Resources in the 21st Century. Bookboon.com.
· Chapters 7 – 9