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Course Project Overview

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Human Resource Plan

Objectives

The Human Resource (HR) plan is a comprehensive document that links business strategy and workforce strategy toward the goal of aligning the human resource function with the strategic objectives of the company. The plan consists of an HR approach to identify, analyze, and connect the organization's stakeholders with competencies, competitive advantages, processes, and methodologies concerning the goal of optimizing overall business performance. It selects a strategical framework and then identifies critical functions and their deliverables toward the achievement of that strategy. The ultimate objective is to synthesize all previous HR coursework into a formalized plan that shows how HR can foster the performance of an organization's goals.

Guidelines

· Download the HRM601 Project Template from the Files section of the Course Menu. All teams must use this template.

· At least 10 authoritative, outside references are required (anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable). These should be listed on the last page titled References. The textbook can count for one of these references. Resources from the Files section of the Course Menu may also be used. Use the Keller Online Library to assist you with finding other sources.

· Appropriate citations are required.

· All DeVry/Keller University policies are in effect, including the plagiarism policy.

· An accompanying presentation will also occur with your project.

· Any questions about this project should be discussed in the Course Q & A Forum.

Milestones

· Teams will complete graded drafts of each module  weekly, except the HRIS section, which is only provided in the Final Paper. The content of the paper will run about 25–35 pages (guideline). Strive for concise prose; edit for brevity.

· Each draft will have a primary author.

· Teams will also complete a graded Team Charter by the end of Week 1.

· In Week 8, teams will make a final oral presentation of the Course Project and submit the Final Paper along with peer reviews.

Week	Module Drafts	Team Points
1	Team Charter	25 Points
2	Company Background and HR Strategy Drafts	25 Points
3	Staffing Strategy Draft	25 Points
4	Total Rewards Strategy Draft	25 Points
5	Training/Learning Strategy Draft	25 Points
6	Performance Management Draft	25 Points
7	No draft due (work on HRIS and final synthesis)	0 Points
8	Final Paper	435 Points
8	Final Presentation	200 Points
8	Peer Review	75 Points

Week 1: Team Charter

In this section, you will begin your Course Project, which is to develop a human resources plan for a fictitious business chosen by your team.

The first order of business is to join a team, select a team leader and section manager, and create a Team Charter.

Please note: All members will work together on all weekly submission drafts and the Course Project Final Paper.

Week 2: Company Background and HR Strategy Drafts

Download the HRM601 Project Template from the Files section of the Course Menu. You will see that each section of your paper is provided and explained there.

For your Week 2 draft, you should complete Parts I and II (the Company Background and HR Strategy). The total of these two sections should be about five pages. Include at least two references this week.

Week 3: Staffing Strategy Draft

Complete Part III of the Project Template section for this week's draft. This section will be about three to five pages. Include at least two outside references this week, in addition to those used last week.

Week 4: Total Rewards Strategy

Complete Part IV of the Project Template section for this week's draft. This section will be about three to five pages. Include at least two outside references this week, in addition to those used in the last two weeks.

Week 5: Training/Learning Strategy Draft

Complete Part V of the Project Template section for this week's draft. This section will be about four to six pages. Include at least two outside references this week, in addition to those used in the last three weeks.

Week 6: Performance Management Draft

Complete Part VI of the Project Template section for this week's draft. This section will be about three to five pages. Include at least two outside references this week, in addition to those used in the last two weeks.

Week 7: HRIS, Final Project Synthesis, and Presentation Preparation

Complete Part VII of the Project Template section, and begin the Project Synthesis. There is no draft due this week. The HRIS section will be about two to four pages. Include at least two outside references this week to information about your two compared HRIS vendors or software packages. These will not be scholarly resources but links to actual company websites about the software or package used.

Work together as a team on synthesizing the project.

Prepare your presentation PowerPoint, and practice the Team Presentation. Each team member must have a role in the presentation.

Week 8: Course Project Final Paper, Final Presentation, and Peer Review

Submit your Course Project Final Paper and deliver the presentation according to your professor's timelines provided in course announcements. See the grading rubric in the Files section of the Course Menu for grading point allocations for drafts, the Final Project, and the Final Presentation. Each student must also fill out and submit a peer review document, providing feedback for all team members (excluding yourself).

Format Requirements

Use all the templates! (See the Files section of the Course Menu.)

The following are the best practices in preparing this paper.

Teams must use the template in the Files section of the Course Menu for their papers. Use APA sixth edition formatting and style for citations and references. Font should be 12 point and Times New Roman or similar.

Teams must use the PowerPoint template in the Files section of the Course Menu for their presentations. Presentations will be no more than 25 minutes each with a 5-minute question and answer session. All team members must appear for and participate in the presentation. Tips for the presentations follow.

· Include a catchy introduction.

· Provide a quality background to the company.

· Explain the HR Strategy and persuade the company to adopt it.

· Describe the staffing strategy in terms that make listeners get motivated and excited.

· Provide insightful information about the new total rewards plan.

· Link Performance Management to all elements of the HR strategy and company performance.

· Explain the HRIS vendor solution to the one area you discussed in your paper.

· Have no more than one slide per plan topic.

· Use the PowerPoint template and keep it clean and neat.

· Everyone must present.

· Speak clearly and with a smile and excitement. (Even if handling via remote conference call; listeners can hear the smile in your voice!)

Teams must use the Team Charter Template and the Peer Review Template in the Files section of the Course Menu.

Failure to use required templates may result in unnecessary loss of valuable points.