Case Study

HRCapstoneChecklistforPapers.docx

University of the Incarnate Word HRES 4380 – Capstone in Human Resources

Requirements for Formal Papers / Case Studies

|_| Examine the specific HR issue/topic regarding Wal-Mart

|_| Provide an analysis and recommendations within each of the formal papers / case studies

|_| Review key requirements.

Cover page

Page numbering (top right corner)

12-point font Times New Roman

1 inch margins

½ in indent at beginning of each paragraph

Double-spacing

Reference page

Minimum 3 pages

Remember ALL the words in bold font text below MUST appear in your paper as bold font text words.

|_| Introduction

· Introduce and explain Topic being covered as it applies to Wal-Mar t

· Central facts

· Assumptions

· Missing facts

· Ethical issues

· Connection with assigned reading materials

|_| Analysis / Evaluation of topic and Wal-Mart

· Name the Stakeholders and what are their stakes Threats, opportunities, or challenges

· Economic and ethical responsibilities

· Major tensions

· Ethical principles, concepts, ideas

|_| Recommendations for topic and Walmart

· Make recommendations

· Explain Alternatives to recommendations

· Advantages and disadvantages of alternatives

· Key learning outcomes or conclusions

· What you learned and how this information could be applied in your current organization or situation

|_| Be sure to include:

Reference page -

Sources on reference page should be listed in alphabetic order by author’s last name in APA format

Required to have a minimum of one reference (in-text citation) per page to a scholarly journal, or material from a prior HR course.