Assignment 2
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HRMN300 Assignment 2 – Fall 2021
INSTRUCTIONS:
· Please submit your assignment as an attachment in your assignments folder.
· Your assignment cannot be accepted via messages or email.
· You must submit to the assignment link by the due date stated in the syllabus for credit. A missing assignment will be assigned a 0.
· Respond to all three questions below on a new, blank word processing document (such as MS Word).
· Indicate which question you are answering by Question Numbers – Q1, Q2 etc.
· Develop each answer to the fullest extent possible, discussing the nuances of each topic and presenting your arguments logically.
· In addition, include citations from the class content resources in weeks 1-6 to support your arguments.
· Each answer should be robust and developed in-depth.
· You are expected to demonstrate critical thinking skills as well as an understanding of the issues identified. Some questions may also require personal reflection and practical application Your responses will be evaluated for content as well as grammar and punctuation.
· All writing must be your original work. PLEASE do not copy or quote anything. Sources are just that, a reference. Once you locate the information, read and interpret the data. What does it mean to you? Type your own thoughts and own words. Then, include in-text citations to support your ideas. This is not a research paper.
FORMAT:
· Include a Cover Page with Name, Date, and Title of Assignment.
· Do not include the original question, only the question number.
· Each response should be written in complete sentences, double-spaced and spell-checked. Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins on all sides. Include page numbers according to APA formatting guidelines.
· In addition, you will want to include citations in APA format at the end of each answer. Include a minimum of 3 references for each answer. References must be from class materials.
Question 1:
Training and development are not always mutually exclusive, though they do have a different focus. Though training programs tend to be focused on improving employee performance in a current job, they may also be preparing employees for future assignments/jobs. In your own words, describe and provide at least one example of each of the following:
a) the difference between employee development and training programs;
b) how training programs can be used to support employee development;
c) how training and development support career planning.
Question 2:
A) Imagine that you are a manager preparing for your first performance feedback session with your employee. You want the session to be effective for the employee, so he/she will have the motivation and knowledge to improve performance. You also want to provide a valid, accurate evaluation of the employee’s performance.
· What are the steps that you would take to prepare for the session?
· What sources of data would you consider?
· Finally, outline how you would conduct the feedback and evaluation.
B) Assume the role of the employee. How would you need to prepare for your performance evaluation meeting? How would you prepare yourself to respond to any negative or constructive feedback?
Question 3:
A) Define and discuss in detail the two types of sexual harassment found in the workplace. Your answer should include the actions employers can take to create a legal defense and the actions a person subject to this type of treatment or who witnesses these actions can take.
B) Evaluate the sexual harassment policies of your organization and the role of the human resource manager. How were these policies communicated? How were employees trained? Discuss three ideas to improve effectiveness in reducing cases of sexual harassment.
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Rubric:
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Criteria
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Grade A
5 points
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Grade B
4.25 points
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Grade C
3.75 points
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Grade D
3.25 points
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Grade F-
0 points
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Content: Quality and relevance of answers to the question.
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Each part of each essay question is answered. Answers include no errors and are appropriate to the question and include substantive reflection and analysis. In-text citations from class resources are used to support each answer.
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Each part of each essay question is answered, but answers may include information not relevant to the question and/or incomplete analysis and reflection. There may be some minor errors. In-text citations from class resources are used to support most answers.
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Answers to some parts of essay questions may be incomplete or contain several errors. Irrelevant details may be included and/or reflection and analysis is weak. In-text citations from class resources are used to support some answers.
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Answers to most of the essay questions are incomplete and/or contain multiple errors. Reflection and analysis are absent for most answers. In-text citations not included, or do not include class resources.
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Answers to all essay questions are not answered or contain may errors.
In-text citations are not included.
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Content: Thoroughness of answers.
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Each part of each essay question includes enough detail to support assertions and conclusions.
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Most of the needed details for each part of each essay question are included, but some may be missing.
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Some answers to essay questions may be brief and not include relevant details needed to answer each part of each question.
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Most answers to essay questions are very brief and do not include relevant details needed to answer each part of each question.
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None of the relevant details were included for any of the answers to essay questions
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Organization and logic of answers.
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Essay answers have a clear sense of order and organization. Each answer starts with an introductory sentence and ends with a concluding statement. Answers are clear and logical. It is very easy to follow the writer's development of an argument. Transitions between ideas are clear and smooth.
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Essay answers are clear. Points are presented in a logical progression. It is easy to follow the writer's development of an argument. Transitions between ideas are clear and smooth.
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There may be some minor problems with organization or logic, but reader can generally follow the writer's development of an argument.
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There are several problems with organization or logic. Needs work on creating transitions between ideas.
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Organization of ideas is weak. Sentences may be rambling, and ideas may be repeated. Transitions between ideas are very difficult and confusing to follow.
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Writing Mechanics and use of language.
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Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: Conventions of written English, including, but not limited to capitalization and punctuation and spelling. No errors found. No jargon used.
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Adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: Conventions of written English, including capitalization and punctuation and spelling. One to three errors found.
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Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: Conventions of written English, including capitalization and punctuation and spelling. Over three errors found.
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Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: Conventions of written English, including capitalization and punctuation and spelling. Over ten errors found.
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Completely missing or incorrect.
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APA Guidelines for in-text citations and References
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The paper correctly cites in-text and lists at least three resources on the References page. If additional sources are used, they are included correctly.
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The majority of in-text citations and references are properly cited; formatting is inconsistent/inaccurate in a few cases.
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References are cited but incorrectly under APA style. The student has either used another format or incorrectly applied the APA style guidelines.
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Inconsistent or missing in-text citations; fails to attribute an author's word through APA citations.
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Completely missing or incorrect.
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Overall Score
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Grade A
22.5 or more
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Grade B
20 or more
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Grade C
17.5 or more
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Grade D
15 or more
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Grade F
0 or more
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