Assignment 4

Final Knowledge Gained and Further Development Activity

In this final paper, students will draw upon knowledge gained in both this capstone class, but also other classes they have taken in their degree program. Students will select two of the following concepts that represent key concepts related to the key knowledge areas in HR For the selected concept, students will describe, in at least 275 words, the concept selected, knowledge about it with scholarly support for the statements. Provide at least two scholarly sources for your information. Include a title page and a reference page for the paper. Use topic heading to identify the segments of the paper.

1.  Title Page

2.  Introduction and Purpose of Paper

3.  Concept Selected

        A.  Academic definitions of the key terms

        B.  The value that is added to the organization through the concept

        C.  Examples of the concept in practice

        D.  Risks of not utilizing the concept

        E.  Your personal evaluation of your own competencies in the concept area

        F.  How you will continue to develop your competencies in the area and how you will apply the concept in your own organization

4.  Concluding Comments on Knowledge of the HR function

5.  Reference Page

 Choose from the following:

1.  HR Competencies for the 21^st   Century
2.  The Strategic Role of Human Resources
3.  HR Metrics that Matter
4.  The HR So That Statement
5.  Differentiation of Rewards and  Segmentation of Current or  Potential    Employees
6.  Employment Brand
7.  Employee Engagement