issue anlysis

HRCU 600 HRM Issue Analysis Team Project

Length: 30 minute Team Presentation Due: Week 7 Value: 200 Points for 20% of the grade Post: Slides in designated discussion thread prior to scheduled presentation Online: Virtual presentations scheduled by the Instructor Blended: In-class presentations scheduled by the Instructor

Working in a 3 – 5 person team, research and prepare a 30 minute oral report that identifies a current people management issue, discusses best practices to address the issue, presents a case study of how a specific organization handled the issue, recommends implementation strategies for other organizations, and identifies three insights the team gained into effective people management. Each team must select a difference issue; and all team members participate in the oral presentation. A well-constructed presentation will cite and reference six or more sources and adhere to APA guidelines.

Examples of Possible HRM Issues Employee Engagement: How to engage employees to maximize productivity and commitment Generational Differences: How motivate employees from different generations Global Workforce: How to manage an international workforce Leader Development: How to identify and develop effective leaders Performance Management: How to align employee performance with business strategy Non-Financial Rewards: How to enhance productivity and morale with non-financial rewards Workforce Planning: How to have the right people with the right skills to achieve business strategy Virtual Workforce: How to manage and motivate employees working virtually Other: requires instructor approval

Presentation Guidelines

Your presentation must include all team members and address the following key points:

• Identify and describe the people management issue and its importance to HR and management

• Discuss best practices to address the HRM issue including defining key terms and presenting current theories and research that validates the effectiveness of recommended practices.

• Present a case study describing how a specific organization addressed this issue comparing identified best practices to the organization’s implementation.

• Recommend implementation strategies for other organizations discussing the responsibilities of Human Resources and line management.

• Identify and discuss three insights into effective people management your team gained from its research and analysis

Grading Rubric

Evaluation Criteria for HRM Issue Analysis

Project Elements Exemplary

Proficient Developing Emerging

Issue Identification

15 - 14 Interesting introduction that gains audience’s attention. Clearly and concisely describes the issue and its importance to HR and management

13 - 12 Fairly interesting introduction that somewhat gains audience’s attention. Fairly clearly describes the issue and its importance to HR and management

11 - 10 Somewhat clear introduction of the people management issue; may not address its importance to HR and management

9 - 0 Confusing introduction. Limited if any introduction or description of the issue and its importance to HR and management

Best Practices 35 - 32 Clearly and concisely describes best practices; defines key terms, and presents expert theories and research to validate effectiveness of the best practices.

31 - 28 Fairly clearly describes best practices; defines most key terms, and presents expert theories and research to validate effectiveness of the best practices.

27 - 24 Describes best practices; defines some key terms but may not presents expert theories and/or research to validate effectiveness of the best practices.

23 – 0 Limited if any description of best practices based on reliable research.

Case Study 35 - 32 Presents a case study clearly describing how a specific organization addressed this issue. Compares identified best practices to the organization’s implementation fully identifying changes, deviations or gaps in implementation.

31 – 28 Presents a case study fairly clearly describing how a specific organization addressed this issue. Compares identified best practices to the organization’s implementation mostly identifying changes, deviations or gaps in implementation.

27 - 24 Somewhat presents a case study of how an organization addressed this issue but may not compare identified best practices to the organization’s implementation. Discussion of changes or gaps in implementation may be superficial

23 - 0 Limited if any presentation of a case study and/or comparison to best practices.

Recommendation 35 - 32 Clearly and concisely recommends strategies to effectively implement the best practices to address the issue in other organizations. Fully discusses the responsibilities of HR and Line Management

31 – 28 Fairly clearly recommends strategies to implement the best practices to address the HRM issue in other organizations. Mostly discusses the responsibilities of HR and Line Management

27 - 24 Somewhat recommends strategies to implement the best practices other organizations although somewhat superficial. Somewhat discusses the responsibilities of HR and Line Management

23 - 0 Limited if any recommendations made to implement the best practices other organizations; Limited if any discussion of responsibilities of HR and Line Management

Insights 35 - 32 Clearly and concisely identifies and discusses 3 significant insights into effective people management gained from the team’s research and analysis of the HRM issue.

31 – 28 Fairly clearly identifies and discusses 3 insights into effective people management gained from the team’s research and analysis of the HRM issue; 1 insight may not be aligned with research and/or be significant.

27 - 24 Somewhat identifies 2 - 3 insights into people management gained from the team’s analysis; 1 - 2 insights may not be aligned with research or is superficial

23 – 0 Limited if any identification of insights into people management gained from the team’s research and analysis of the HRM issue

APA and Sources

10 Well researched presentation that cites and references 6 or more reliable sources. Accurately adheres to APA standards; reference page and citations match.

9 - 8 Fairly well researched presentation that cites and references 6 reliable sources. Accurately adheres to APA standards with minor (1 – 3) errors; reference page and citations match.

7 Presentation cites and references 5 - 6 sources although 1 or 2 may lack credibility. Adheres to APA standards with numerous (4 – 10) errors; reference page and citations may not match

6 - 0 Limited if any evidence of reliable research; most sources lack credibility. Limited if any adherence to APA standards.

Presentation Clarity

35 - 32 Comprehensive presentation that

31 - 28 Fairly comprehensive presentation that

27 - 24 Presentation may not include all team

23 - 0 Presentation may not include all team

includes all team members; and is clear, informative; visually interesting, and the required length. Uses good grammar and spelling, and is focused.

includes all team members; and is fairly clear, informative and visually interesting. May by 5% too long or short and/or have minor (1 – 3) grammar and/or spelling errors on one or more slides..

members and is somewhat clear and informative but may lack interest or focus. May by 10% too long or short and/or include several (4 – 10) grammar and/or spelling errors.

members, and is unclear, confusing and/or difficult to understand or read. May by 15% too long or short and/or include numerous (11+) grammar and/or spelling errors.