HRM Capstone Project - 10 Page Min.

Your capstone project should demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the competencies in the six areas of human resource management functions required for professional certification by HRCI.

Format Requirements:

· spaced; 12 point font;

· 1 inch margins; page length 9-10 pages (not exceeding by more than 10%);

· citations and references in proper APA 6th edition format,

· All sources are identified and cited properly in the text and the reference list.

Content and Format Requirements:

Ten-page (Minimum) paper demonstrating critical analysis of six journal articles from HR professional journals and referred management publications discussing implications to management and HR's role in organizations to help develop value and competitive advantage through human resources.

Organize the paper into three main sections using the following headings:

1. Introduction - Introduce the six HR functional areas listed below. Discuss the importance of each area for management and organizations

Introduction Portion Grading Criteria:

· Introduction - Introduce the six HR functional areas listed. Discuss the overall importance of each area for management and organizations

2. Analysis - Present a critical evaluation of each of the six HR functional areas. Discuss the main points of the related article and its implications to the specific HR function, management, and the HR profession. Use subheadings for each HR functional area analyzing the related articles

Six HR functional areas

1. Business Management & Strategy

· Business management, strategy, corporate social responsibility and ethics. Locate and synthesize an article, from a peer refereed journal publication, this topic Discuss the recent trends, challenges, critical issues and best practices in this area Discuss the implications at the local, national, and international level as they apply

2. Workforce Planning and Employment

· Organizational design and workforce planning Locate and synthesize an article, from a peer refereed journal publication, this topic Discuss the recent trends, challenges, critical issues and best practices in this area Discuss the implications at the local, national, and international level as they apply

3. Human Resource Development

· Training and human resource development Locate and synthesize an article, from a peer refereed journal publication, this topic Discuss the recent trends, challenges, critical issues and best practices in this area Discuss the implications at the local, national, and international level as they apply

4. Compensation and Benefits

· Compensation and benefits Locate and synthesize an article, from a peer refereed journal publication this topic Discuss the recent trends, challenges, critical issues and best practices in this area Discuss the implications at the local, national, and international level as they apply

5. Employee and Labor Relations

· Employment laws and key legislation affecting employee rights and employment practices Locate and synthesize an article, from a peer refereed journal publication this topic Discuss the recent trends, challenges, critical issues and best practices in this area Discuss the implications at the local, national, and international level as they apply

6. Risk Management

· Risk management, health and workplace safety, employee and labor relations Locate and synthesize an article, from a peer refereed journal publication, this topic Discuss the recent trends, challenges, critical issues and best practices in this area Discuss the implications at the local, national, and international level as they apply

3. Conclusion - Summarize the main points of your analysis and provide justification, rationale, and supportive arguments to discuss implications to HR management. Make recommendations clearly and substantively.

Conclusion Portion Grading Scale

· Conclusion – Human Capital Management SYNTHESIZING the content of ALL of the articles – as all of these issues combine Discuss how HR and strategic managers can effectively determine the human capital needs, requirements and relationships in the dynamic 21st century

· Conclusion – Ethical and Legal Considerations SYNTHESIZING the content of ALL of the articles – as all of these issues combine Discuss how HR and strategic managers can/should effectively navigate the complexities of compensation management to ensure equity to both individuals and the organization

· Conclusion – Achieving a Sustainable Competitive Advantage SYNTHESIZING the content of ALL of the articles – as all of these issues combine Using all that you have learned, make some recommendations to HR and strategic managers such that organization(s) can achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in today’s complex global environment

References Page - Include three or more outside resources.

Format Requirements: Follow APA formatting.

Overall Grading Criteria’s:

· Synthesis and Insight - all of the relevant points are from the student/writer's own perspective - not merely quoted information from other/outside sources – and synthesize and integrate the findings.

· Clarity of Message - Demonstrates mastery of subject matter, ability to apply HR concepts to specific HRM situations.

· Organization of Content - Paper is well organized; paragraphs flow smoothly and the entire content is appropriate, logical, and effectively conveys the intended point(s)

· Source Quality - All information is gathered from sources that are reliable, relevant, and verifiable.

· Authoritative Evidence - Compelling critical and authoritative evidence is provided to support claims and perspectives.

· Citations - All sources are incorporated and attributed in APA format in the body (citations).

· Reference Page - All sources are incorporated and attributed in APA format in the reference page.

· Wording and Construction - Word choice is appropriate for the assignment and graduate-level capstone writing; precise, vivid vocabulary; variety of sentence types; consistent and appropriate point of view and tone

· Writing Mechanics - Standard grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout without detracting from comprehension or the writer’s credibility.