Discussion 1

Reaction Paper

This reaction paper should be NO MORE than a total of 1 page, single-line spaced. 

1. Personnel management and HRM are different ways of looking at the job duties of human resources. Explain the differences been HRM and personnel management.
2. Explain the concept of Ulrich's five main areas of HR: (a) strategic partner, (B) change agent, (c) administrative expert and functional expert, (d) human capital developer, and (e) employee advocate.
3. Human resource management involves seven main areas: (1) staffing, (2) workplace policies, (3) benefits and compensation, (4) retention, (5) training, (6) employment laws, and (7) employee protection. Of the areas under HRM, select an area that is closely related to your current or future position. And explain the area by using your personal experiences, observation, or researched case study in an organization. 
4. Explain the professional and personal skills needed to be successful in HRM (such as, organization, strategic mindset, multitasking, and ethics).

Submit this reaction paper into the "LO 1 Activity" submission folder (or click Activities on the top >> Assignments >> LO 1 Activity). Name your file as LO1_Activity_LastNameAndFirstNameInitial. Make sure you submit to the right place! The final posttest will help you compile all activity artifacts into one coherent piece.