essay

OBHR 3330

Introduction to Human Resources

Opinion Paper – Guidelines and Questions

Paper Format:

1. Cover page – name, course & section, date and title

2. Table of contents

3. Executive summary

4. Question answers (approximately 1 page per answer)

5. References (8 sources is best)

Notes: Please no report covers, or plastic sheet covers

Write the executive summary last

Use 10pt – 12pt type

Support all your thoughts and conclusions

Single-spaced

Questions:

1. As discussed in class this semester, employment laws are loosening, and more employers are open to hiring people with a criminal past. Do you believe this is a good strategy? Yes or No and Why?

2. What criteria do you feel would be appropriate to for the candidate with a criminal past to meet? What criteria would automatically disqualify a candidate from being hired? Explain why you selected the criteria you selected.

3. Do you feel hiring an applicant with a criminal past is a risk to an organization? Yes or No and Why? What are a couple of the possible risks?

4. If you hired an applicant with a criminal past, do you feel the employee would be more dedicated and loyal to the company? Yes or No and Why?