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Module 2 - Case

JOB ANALYSIS; STAFFING; EEO; DIVERSITY

Assignment Overview

Read The King Company Background and Staffing at the King Company to review information that is needed for this Case 2 assignment.

Case Assignment

Address the following questions in an essay format which includes an introduction and conclusion (not a Q & A format):

· How can The King Company reduce labor costs and still save as many jobs as possible?

· How might up-to-date job analysis information aid King in determining how to reduce labor costs?

· Discuss the short-term and long-term implications of downsizing. Be sure to also discuss possible EEO issues that may occur in downsizing.

Introduce information from at least 2 sources from the Trident Online Library to help strengthen and validate your discussion.

When possible, provide private-sector employer examples of HRM programs, systems, processes, and/or procedures as you address the assignment requirements. Provide names of the employers. Use different employer examples in this course than what has been used previously in your other papers and courses.

Paper length: 3–4 pages (not counting the cover and reference pages).

Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:

· Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?

· Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?

· Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized and well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?

· Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?

· Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page?

· Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?

Module 2 - SLP

JOB ANALYSIS; STAFFING; EEO; DIVERSITY

Read The King Company Background to review information on the company.

Assignment

When business improves for The King Company, the company plans to build a facility in Detroit, MI. Research and explain the following in an essay format which includes an introduction and conclusion (not a Q & A format):

· The demographic characteristics of the Detroit labor market. Would the company find the diversity and the skill levels needed to build its technology component? Discuss. If not, where is the closest location to Detroit you would recommend and why?

References:

U.S. Department of Labor ( https://www.dol.gov ).

U.S. Census Bureau ( http://censtats.census.gov/pub/Profiles.shtml ).

Note: These are both national databases. Also check with the state department of labor and other sources for information.

For this SLP assignment utilize at least 2 sources from the Trident Online Library to help strengthen and validate your discussion.

Make reasonable, cost-effective assumptions in your paper, if needed. State your assumptions in the beginning of your discussion.

Paper length: 2 to 3 pages (not counting the cover and reference pages).

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:

· Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized, and well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?

· Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read, understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?

· Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page?

· Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?

Required Sources

Alanis Business Academy (2012). Human resource management: Human resource planning. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_aiqSRL-j8.

Gregg Learning. (2017, June 30). HR Basics: Selection [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RTeEPyktKY .

Human resource management. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://rachel.golearn.us/modules/en-oya/business-101/webpages/Chapter14/1-human-resource-management-hiring-and-staffing.html

Jusko, J. (2011). Cutting costs without cutting people. Industry Week, 260(4), 30-n/a. Retrieved from ProQuest in the Trident Online Library.

Marshall, P. (2010, April). Taking action on diversity. The Canadian Manager, 35(1), 17-18,3. Retrieved from ProQuest in the Trident Online Library.

SCRIBD (2018). Job Analysis and Human Resource Planning. Download slide presentation from https://www.scribd.com/presentation/16149160/Job-Analysis-HR-Planning

Discussion

The 2018 Diversity Inc. top 50 companies for diversity. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.diversityinc.com/st/DI_Top_50 .

SLP

U.S. Department of Labor ( https://www.dol.gov ).

U.S. Census Bureau ( http://censtats.census.gov/pub/Profiles.shtml ).

Optional Sources

Fox, A. (2011, May). Mixing it up. HR Magazine, 56(5), 22-27. Retrieve from ProQuest in the Trident online library.

Job analysis background research [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from https://uwf.edu/search/index.html?q=job+analysis+background+research

Management Study Guide. (2016). Approaches to job design. Retrieved from http://managementstudyguide.com/approaches-to-job-design.htm

Owens, D. (2011, May). Bank on diverse talent. HR Magazine, 56(5), 32-33. Retrieved from ProQuest in the Trident Online Library.

Perrett, B. (2013). Halving labor costs. Aviation Week & Space Technology, 175(31), 52. Retrieved from EBSCOhost in the Trident Online Library.